Members post your personal plays in the various sports forums @ IWS and our betting trackers!
NFL
http://www.investwithsports.com/newf...3-NFL-Football
College Football
http://www.investwithsports.com/newf...-NCAA-Football
Baseball
http://www.investwithsports.com/newf...57-ML-Baseball
College Basketball
http://www.investwithsports.com/newf...CAA-Basketball
NBA
http://www.investwithsports.com/newf...NBA-Basketball
NHL
http://www.investwithsports.com/newf...?58-NHL-Hockey
Texas Tech vs Villanova 3/25/18 - Elite 8 Picks & Predictions
Posted on 27 March 2018 by David
Latest Odds : VILL -6.5 Total 144.5
The 3rd seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders will face the top-seeded Villanova Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament East Region final on Sunday with the winner moving on to the Final Four. Texas Tech defeated the 2nd seeded Purdue Boilermakers 78-65 on Friday to reach the Elite 8. An 11-0 run by the Red Raiders during the second half broke open a close game. Keenan Evans led the Red Raiders with 16 points, with 12 coming during the decisive second half.
Villanova punched its ticket to the Elite 8 with a 90-78 victory over 5th seeded West Virginia. The Wildcats rained down 3-pointers on the Mountaineers hitting 13 of 24 from long range. Jalen Brunson led the Wildcats with 27 points while Omari Spellman added 18 points and eight boards. The Wildcats have made 44 baskets from beyond the arc during the tournament. However, Villanova must take better care of the ball as the Wildcats turned the ball over 16 times.
Keenan Evans leads Texas Tech in scoring and assists averaging 17.8 points and 3.2 assists per game. Zhaire Smith is the third leading scoring and leading rebounder averaging 11.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. As a team, Texas Tech is shooting 46.3% from the field and 36.4% from 3-point territory. Texas Tech scores an average of 74.9 points per game, while allowing an average of 64.6.
Jalen Brunson leads Villanova in scoring and assists averaging 19.1 points and 4.7 assists per game. Five other players for Villanova are averaging double figures in scoring, while Omari Spellman is the team leader in rebounds averaging 7.9 per game. As a team, Villanova is shooting 50.3% from the field and 40.2% from 3-point territory. During the regular season, the Wildcats scored an average of 86.9 points per game, which is No. 1 in the nation, while allowing an average of 70.3.
Recent Betting Trends:
Texas Tech is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games versus Big East opponents
The OVER has cashed in 7 of the last 9 Red Raiders games
Villanova is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games played
The OVER has cashed in 21 of the last 29 Wildcats games
Free Betting Pick: Villanova Wildcats -6.5
Texas Tech has covered just 2 of its last 10 games played. Villanova has covered 6 of its last 7, and 9 of its last 11 in NCAA Tournament action. The WVU team was much tougher team to prepare for and think Villanova will have no problem against less talented Texas Tech. Final Score Prediction, Villanova Wildcats win and cover ATS 77-66.
Duke vs Kansas 3/25/18 - Elite 8 Picks & Predictions
Posted on 26 March 2018 by David
Latest Odds : Duke -3.5 Total 155.5
The 2nd seeded Duke Blue Devils will play the top seeded Kansas Jayhawks in the NCAA Tournament Midwest Region Final with the winner moving on to Final Four. Duke defeated 11th seeded Syracuse Friday night 69-65 to reach the Elite 8. Gary Trent Jr. and Grayson Allen sank four free throws late in the game to help the Blue Devils hold of a stubborn Orange squad. Freshman sensation Marvin Bagley III led Duke with 22 points.
Kansas punched its ticket to the Elite 8 with an 80-76 win over 5th seeded Clemson. Malik Newman led Kansas with 17 points. The Jayhawks led by 13 points at the half and at one time by as many as 20 but squandered much of that lead. However, Clemson could not get any closer to six points and Kansas moved on to the regional final.
Marvin Bagley III leads the Blue Devils in scoring and rebounding averaging 21.2 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. Grayson Allen is the second leading scorer for Duke averaging 15.6 points per game. The Trevon Duval leads the team in assists with an average of 5.6 per game. As a team, Duke is shooting 49.4% from the floor and 37.7% from 3-point territory. Duke scores an average of 84.9 points per game, which is sixth in the nation, while allowing an average of 69.3.
Devonte’ Graham is the leading scoring for the Jayhawks averaging 17.3 points per game. Graham leads Kansas in assists as well, with an average of 7.4 per game. Four other players average double figures in scoring. Udoka Azubuike leads the team in rebounding with an average of 7.0 per game. As a team, Kansas is shooting 49.5% from the field and 40.5% from 3-point territory. Kansas scores an average of 81.4 points per game, while allowing an average of 70.9
Recent Betting Trends:
Duke is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games played
The OVER has cashed in 12 of the last 14 non-conference games the Blue Devils have played
Kansas is 8-2-1 ATS in its last 11 games against an opponent with a .600 or higher winning record
The OVER has covered in 4 of the last 6 Jayhawks games
Free Betting Pick: Kansas Jayhawks +3.5
Duke has covered just 1 of its last 5 games against Kansas. Kansas has covered 5 of its last 7 against ACC opponents. The young Blue Devils against the veteran Kansas team - think you have to grab the points with the underdog Jayhawks in very close game. Final Score Prediction, Kansas Jayhawks win outright as underdog but grab the points just in case 79-77.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Villanova Wildcats Preview and Predictions 03-25-2018
24th March 2018 by Gracenote
Villanova appears determined to shoot its way to the Final Four, while Texas Tech is employing an alternative strategy. The top-seeded Wildcats can secure their second Final Four berth in three seasons Sunday when they take on the third-seeded Red Raiders in the East Regional final in Boston.
The Wildcats shot 13-of-24 from 3-point range in Friday's 12-point win over West Virginia, improving the team to 47.8 percent from the arc in their three tournament wins. "The deeper you go, the better the teams are going to be," star guard Jalen Brunson said. "For us, most importantly, nothing changes no matter who we play, where we play, what time we play. We play every game like it's our last." While the Wildcats have made 44 3-pointers through three tournament games, the Red Raiders only have made 15 and are shooting just 31.3 percent from long range in this event, but will that percentage rate be enough against Villanova? "They've been the No. 1 team the whole season and are great all-around," Texas Tech guard Keenan Evans said after Friday's 78-65 win over Purdue in the Sweet 16. "They have a great point guard and great bigs that can shoot the ball, so we will just have to get back in the film room and study up on them and get some rest."
TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, CBS
ABOUT TEXAS TECH (27-9): The Red Raiders rode a combined 45 points from Evans to first- and second-round wins, but the senior guard was limited to three field goals against Purdue, although he still scored 16 points to lead the team. Zach Smith added 14 points off the bench and is shooting 15-of-19 over the last four games, while freshman Zhaire Smith has registered double-digit points in all three Big Dance contests. Texas Tech, which is playing in the Elite Eight for the first time in school history, would love another big effort out of Justin Gray, who pitched in 12 points against Purdue, matching his second-highest total of the season.
ABOUT VILLANOVA (33-4): Brunson led the Wildcats with 27 points versus West Virginia, while freshman Omari Spellman registered 18 points and eight rebounds, not to mention three assists, three blocks and two steals. Brunson has made at least half his shots in six of the last seven games, while Mikal Bridges has done so in 11 of his last 12 games, and Bridges also carries a seven-game streak of draining at least 50 percent of his 3-pointers. Phil Booth, one of the stars from Villanova's national championship game victory two years ago, is just 2-of-11 from the field over the last two games and 5-of-20 over the last four contests.
TIP-INS
1. Villanova needs 10 3-pointers to tie the all-time Division I record for 3-pointers in a season. (VMI had 442 in 2006-07.)
2. Jarrett Culver leads Texas Tech with 54 3-pointers. By comparison, Booth has 52 3-pointers for Villanova and he is fifth on the Wildcats in made 3s.
3. The winner of this game will face the Midwest champion - either No. 1 seed Kansas or No. 2 seed Duke - in next week's Final Four.
PREDICTION: Villanova 82, Texas Tech 77
Duke Blue Devils vs. Kansas Jayhawks Preview and Predictions 03-25-2018
24th March 2018 by Gracenote
A wild NCAA Tournament gets back to normalcy on Sunday when two of college basketball's true blue bloods, Duke and Kansas, meet in the Midwest Regional final in Omaha, Neb. The No. 2 seeded Blue Devils and top-seeded Jayhawks have combined to win eight NCAA titles, including three of the last 10, and are two of the top four winningest programs in NCAA history.
After extending its record Big 12 regular-season title streak to 14, Kansas has advanced to the Elite Eight for the third straight year, jumping out to a 20-point lead early in the second half before holding off Clemson, 80-76, on Friday night. "I wanted to get back to this game so bad because I've been here the last two years, and hopefully we can get over the hump," said Big 12 Player of the Year Devonte' Graham referring to losses to eventual NCAA champion Villanova in 2016 (64-59) and Oregon (74-60 last year that denied the Jayhawks a 15th Final Four berth.) Duke will be trying to advance to the Final Four for the 17th time after grinding out a 69-65 victory over Syracuse and is back in the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015 when the Blue Devils went on to win their fifth NCAA championship. "I thought we were young for a lot of today," Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said after the Blue Devils shot just 39.3 percent, including 5-of-26 from 3-point range, and were outrebounded, 37-33, by the Orange. "We were so good in Pittsburgh (in the first two rounds), and hopefully what we did under pressure today will help us on Sunday against a great Kansas team."
TV: 5:05 p.m. ET, CBS
ABOUT DUKE (29-7): The Blue Devils are young, starting four freshmen, but don't feel too sorry for old Krzyzewski, who picked up his 1,100th career coaching victory and 94th career tournament win against Syracuse, both NCAA records. Two of the freshmen, 6-11 forward Marvin Bagley III (21.2 ppg, 11.1 rpg), who garnered ACC Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors, and 6-10 Wendell Carter Jr. (13.6 ppg, 9.3 rpg) are both both projected as top 10 draft picks, while guards Gary Trent Jr. (14.4 ppg) and Trevon Duval (10.0 ppg, 5.6 apg) are also considered potential first rounders. Senior guard Grayson Allen had 15 points and eight assists to lead Duke in Friday night's win but was just 3-of-14 from 3-point range and is also rated as a potential first round pick.
ABOUT KANSAS (30-7): The Jayhawks have made it this far despite the loss of five-star recruit Billy Preston to eligibility issues and 7-foot center Udoka Azubuike playing with a left knee brace to help support a MCL injury suffered in a March 6 practice that forced him to sit out the Big 12 Tournament and play just three minutes in a 76-60 opening-round win over Pennsylvania. The explosive Azubuike has averaged 12 points, nine rebounds and two blocks in the last two games while connecting on 11-of-14 shots despite limping noticeably at times, and his presence inside will be a key factor in trying to defend the imposing Duke front line of Bagley and Carter. The Jayhawks have the edge in the backcourt, however, led by Graham (17.3 ppg, 7.4 apg), senior Svi Mykhailiuk (14.8 ppg), sophomore Malik Newman (13.5 ppg, 4.9 rpg) and junior Lagerald Vick (12.1 ppg, 4.9 rpg), all excellent 3-point shooters who will test Duke's 2-3 zone.
TIP-INS
1. Newman, a transfer from Mississippi State regarded by some scouting services as the No. 1 shooting guard prospect in the nation as a prep senior, has scored 20 or more points in four of the last six games and is 23-of-39 (59 percent) behind the arc during that span.
2. Kansas (2,247) is second in all-time Division I victories while Duke is fourth (2,144).
3. Duke leads the series with Kansas, 7-4, but the Jayhawks have won three of the last four meetings. The Blue Devils defeated the Jayhawks, 72-65, in Indianapolis in 1991 to claim their first national championship.
PREDICTION: Kansas 73, Duke 69
BIG AL
Our complimentary selection for Sunday, Mar. 25 is:
Cleveland Indians (at 8-1) to win World Series.
Cappers Access
Vilanova
Kansas
Handicapped by Rick Needham at Aqueduct
RACE #8 - AQUEDUCT - 4:41 PM EASTERN POST
The Cicada Stakes
6.0 FURLONGS DIRT THREE YEAR OLD FILLIES STAKES $100,000.00 PURSE
#5 LEZENDARY
#4 STRATEGIC DREAMS
#7 SHAMROCK ROSE
#1 DANYELLI
The race is a prep race to the Triple Tiara of Thoroughbred Racing, including the Kentucky Oaks, the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes and Mother Goose Stakes.The race is named for the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame filly, Cicada. She was voted champion two-year-old filly in 1961, champion three-year-old filly in 1962, and champion handicap filly or mare in 1963. Here in the 26th renewal of this stakes event, #5 LEZENDARY has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in three of her four career starts to date, including a "POWER RUN WIN" to break her maiden in her last start. #4 STRATEGIC DREAMS, the morning line favorite, is the pace profile leader, and has posted a quartet of wins in her last five outings, with two of those "Circle Trips" also qualifying as "POWER RUN WINS."
F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Camarero
Camarero - Race 7
Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Daily Double 7-8
Claiming $8,000 • 1 Mile • Dirt • Ages 4 and up • CR: 92 • Purse: $6,500 • Post: 5:30P
FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 121 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE MARCH 7 ALLOWED 1 LBS. A RACE SINCE FEBRUARY 25 ALLOWED 3 LBS. A RACE SINCE JANUARY 25 ALLOWED 5 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $8,000.
Contenders
Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line
Accept
Odds
Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * SPRINGCOURT: Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. FENERBAHCE: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. GLENNEVAN: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. EL SENSOR: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. GRANDSON TAP: Horse's ave rage winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race).
9
SPRINGCOURT
2/1
6/1
4
FENERBAHCE
6/1
7/1
3
GLENNEVAN
7/2
7/1
5
EL SENSOR
3/1
7/1
10
GRANDSON TAP
5/1
7/1
P#
Horse (In Running Style Order)
Post
Morn
Line
Running Style
Good
Class
Good
Speed
Early Figure
Finish Figure
Platinum
Figure
5
EL SENSOR
5
3/1
Front-runner
93
87
91.5
84.4
75.4
10
GRANDSON TAP
10
5/1
Front-runner
95
84
91.0
82.0
75.5
4
FENERBAHCE
4
6/1
Front-runner
94
94
86.4
82.6
72.6
3
GLENNEVAN
3
7/2
Stalker
90
89
87.6
83.8
75.8
6
HALF LEADER
6
9/2
Alternator/Stalker
90
77
61.8
71.8
54.3
2
SMALL TOWN
2
5/2
Trailer
92
92
82.4
83.8
73.8
7
BURNING TIME
7
10/1
Trailer
95
89
79.3
81.2
67.7
9
SPRINGCOURT
9
2/1
Trailer
94
88
79.0
91.0
83.5
1
OLYMPIC BID
1
10/1
Trailer
90
88
67.8
82.2
71.7
8
MADRUGADOR
8
8/1
Alternator/Trailer
100
94
82.4
83.6
68.1
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
Bar
Fair Grounds - Race #1 - Post: 1:00pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $15,000 Class Rating: 76
Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar
#2 MS ADVISOR (ML=8/1)
#1 SHOW'EM THE HEAT (ML=4/1)
#7 HARAMBE (ML=8/1)
MS ADVISOR - I think Arndt is making a good move here. This filly can only benefit from the shorter distance. Was in a $5,000 Claiming race at Delta Downs last time out. That race had a class rating of 81 and she is moving down in this race. A certain strong challenger. SHOW'EM THE HEAT - I think this filly is ready to run a good one. She's had enough races since the layoff and should be fit. A pony coming back this soon after a sharp contest is a good signal. Horse has improved at least two speed rating points in last two races. I look for that to continue in this field. HARAMBE - This filly should give a strong account of herself in today's event.
Vulnerable Contenders: #3 VERY ELEGANT (ML=9/5), #6 CAN SHE SCOOT (ML=7/2), #8 PERFECT GIANT (ML=6/1),
VERY ELEGANT - Can't wager on this vulnerable equine in today's sprint of 6 furlongs. Hasn't even finished in the money in a short distance event recently. When any horse improves so much on a track listed as good, I have to be a little shy about her next out. CAN SHE SCOOT - When scrutinizing today's Equibase class figure, she will have to register a much better speed fig than last time out to compete in this dirt sprint. PERFECT GIANT - Unlikely that the speed figure she registered on March 3rd will be enough in this race.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #2 MS ADVISOR to win if you can get odds of 4/1 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,2,7]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,2,7] Total Cost: $6
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
Bar
Golden Gate Fields - Race #3 - Post: 1:19pm - Starter Allowance - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,500 Class Rating: 87
Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar
#6 SO HERES THE THING (ML=4/1)
#5 COWGIRLS PRAY (ML=15/1)
SO HERES THE THING - Taking this jockey/conditioner combination is a good choice. Have to make this filly a win candidate; she comes off a strong effort on Mar 9th. COWGIRLS PRAY - Searching through the past performances for this race, I noted right away this equine's last effort was more than meets the eye. Showed good speed, fell back, and then ran evenly. Personally, I wouldn't worry about where she finished in her last race (sixth). Should improve right here in this race, with some respectable odds.
Vulnerable Contenders: #2 BOLT UP (ML=1/1), #3 TIZFIT (ML=5/2), #4 COPY BEGONE (ML=6/1),
BOLT UP - This steed hasn't been on the track since February 24th. Not even any morning activity. TIZFIT - Doesn't look to be in a convenient circumstance this time. COPY BEGONE - Finished fifth last time out of the box. Would have to get better to be on the board in today's event.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #6 SO HERES THE THING on the win end if we get at least 8/5 odds
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [5,6]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Gulfstream Park
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 3 - Claiming - 6.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $21000 Class Rating: 84
FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE FEBRUARY 25 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $6,250
RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks
# 9 COLLEGE HOLLY 6/1
# 1 PRINCESS KNOLL 7/2
# 6 LOVING VALENTINA 6/1
I think COLLEGE HOLLY is a decent choice. Could provide positive dividends based on solid recent Speed Figures with an average of 78. With a solid 79 speed figure last time out, will surely be a factor in this contest. Is tough not to consider given the company run in lately. PRINCESS KNOLL - Looks very strong against this field and will probably be one of the early speedsters. Is worth serious consideration and may be a bet - strong Equibase Speed Figures (77 average) at today's distance and surface recently. LOVING VALENTINA - Looks decent to be up near the front end at the first call. Ran a solid last race.
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Sunland Park
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 9 - Stakes - 6.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $100000 Class Rating: 107
BILL THOMAS MEMORIAL S. - FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. FREE TO NOMINATE; $600 TO ENTER. $100,000 GUARANTEED .WEIGHTS; THREE YEAR OLDS 116LBS OLDER 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF $30,000 SINCE DECEMBER 1,2017 ALLOWED 2LBS. $20,000 SINCE SEPTEMBER 1,2017 ALLOWED 4LBS. HIGH WEIGHTS PREFERRED ACCORDING TO THE SCALE OF WEIGHTS. TOTAL EARNINGS IN 2017/2018 WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE
RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks
# 3 MT VEEDER 5/1
# 11 CONCORD FAST 4/1
# 6 BLAMEITONTHELAW 5/1
MT VEEDER has a competitive shot to take this race. Always seems to be close up at the finishing post. Juarez has a win percent of 27 over the last month. Juarez has recent ROI numbers which make this entrant a very good bet. CONCORD FAST - Earned a sound Equibase Speed Fig in the last race. Can run another good one in this race. Has posted reliable Equibase Speed Figures in dirt sprint races in the past. BLAMEITONTHELAW - He has very good class ratings, averaging 110, and has to be given a chance for this event. He has put up very good figures under today's conditions and will probably fare well versus this group.
F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Tampa Bay Downs
Tampa Bay Downs - Race 11
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta ($.50 minimum) / Superfecta ($.10 minimum) Super High 5
Stakes • 1 1/16 Miles • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 103 • Purse: $100,000 • Post: 5:25P
PLEASANT ACRES STALLIONS DISTAFF TURF S. - FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD, REGISTERED FLORIDA BRED.
Contenders
Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line
Accept
Odds
Race Type: Fast-paced Race. There are many horses that could vie for the early lead. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners. * KEY ANGLES * BONITA: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse ranks in the top thr ee in TrackMaster Power Rating. COMPELLED: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. MADAME UNO: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. SURPRISE WEDDING: Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
2
BONITA
8/1
5/1
10
COMPELLED
5/2
6/1
3
MADAME UNO
9/2
7/1
4
SURPRISE WEDDING
7/2
9/1
P#
Horse (In Running Style Order)
Post
Morn
Line
Running Style
Good
Class
Good
Speed
Early Figure
Finish Figure
Platinum
Figure
4
SURPRISE WEDDING
4
7/2
Front-runner
103
103
99.9
91.8
83.8
5
KATINKA
5
5/1
Front-runner
97
97
95.0
95.8
82.3
6
ROYAL JEWELY
6
15/1
Front-runner
102
101
86.6
91.2
79.2
1
COWGIRL TOUGH
1
12/1
Front-runner
97
93
78.0
88.2
76.2
7
GOT GLEE
7
30/1
Front-runner
83
81
75.9
84.6
67.1
3
MADAME UNO
3
9/2
Stalker
95
103
97.6
93.2
81.7
11
OUR CLOSURE
11
20/1
Stalker
88
87
92.9
82.5
61.0
10
COMPELLED
10
5/2
Stalker
105
104
83.0
93.6
88.6
2
BONITA
2
8/1
Trailer
106
93
61.6
93.2
87.7
8
STEELIN MAGNOLIAS
8
30/1
Trailer
83
82
55.0
73.9
57.4
9
JOSDESANIMAUX
9
15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
101
88
105.8
87.6
80.1
NCAAB
Dunkel
Sunday, March 25
Texas Tech @ Villanova
Game 719-720Dunkel Pick:
March 25, 2018 @ 2:20 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Texas Tech
73.650
Villanova
77.989
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Villanova
by 4 1/2
140
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Villanova
by 6 1/2
144 1/2
Texas Tech
(+6 1/2); Under
Duke @ Kansas
Game 721-722Dunkel Pick:
March 25, 2018 @ 5:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Duke
76.830
Kansas
75.289
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Duke
by 1 1/2
161
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Duke
by 3 1/2
155
Kansas
(+3 1/2); Over
NCAAB
Long Sheet
Sunday, March 25
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEXAS TECH (27 - 9) vs. VILLANOVA (33 - 4) - 3/25/2018, 2:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 136-181 ATS (-63.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) against Big East conference opponents since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
VILLANOVA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games this season.
VILLANOVA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
VILLANOVA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
VILLANOVA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
VILLANOVA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
VILLANOVA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
VILLANOVA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
VILLANOVA is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VILLANOVA is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DUKE (29 - 7) vs. KANSAS (30 - 7) - 3/25/2018, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games this season.
DUKE is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
DUKE is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
DUKE is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) after a conference game this season.
DUKE is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 1-0 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 1-0 straight up against DUKE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NCAAB
Sunday, March 25
Villanova won its last eight games; they played four starters 31:00+ in Friday’s win over West Virginia. Wildcats are 16-0 outside Big East this season; they won first three NCAA games by 26-23-12 points, making 44-92 (47.8%) behind the arc. Texas Tech won five of its last six games; they’re 15-1 outside Big X, losing by 10 to Seton Hall in Brooklyn, their only Big East game this season. Only one Red Raider played more than 27:00 in Friday’s win over Purdue. Over last 8+ years, underdogs are 21-12-1 vs spread in regional final games, 8-5 the last 13 times they were getting 6+ points.
Bill Self is only 2-5 in regional finals at Kansas; #1-seeds who are underdogs in regional finals are 2-7 SU, 3-6 vs spread. Kansas beat Duke 77-75 in NYC last season; Graham played whole 40:00 for Jayhawks, but Duke had a whole different team then. Jayhawks are 14-2 outside Big X this season (#71 NC sked); they played four starters 35:00+ when they held on to beat Clemson Friday- they led by 20 with 11:40 left, won by 4. Duke won its first three tourney games by 22-25-4 points; they played three starters 39:00+ in snails-pace 61-possessions win vs Syracuse Friday. Blue Devils are 15-1 outside the ACC this year- they lost to St John’s.
NCAAB
Sunday, March 25
Trend Report
TEXAS TECH @ VILLANOVA
Texas Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Texas Tech's last 9 games
Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Villanova is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
DUKE @ KANSAS
Duke is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Duke's last 5 games when playing Kansas
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas's last 5 games when playing Duke
NCAA Tournament Elite Eight betting preview and odds: Texas Tech vs. Villanova
The East Region wraps up Sunday afternoon with top seeded Villanova taking on Texas Tech. Villanova looks to advance to their second Final Four in three seasons, while Texas Tech is in the Elite Eight for the first time in school history.
(3) Texas Tech Red Raiders vs (1) Villanova Wildcats (-6.5, 144.5)
Villanova appears determined to shoot its way to the Final Four, while Texas Tech is employing an alternative strategy. The top-seeded Wildcats can secure their second Final Four berth in three seasons Sunday when they take on the third-seeded Red Raiders in the East Regional final in Boston.
The Wildcats shot 13-of-24 from 3-point range in Friday's 12-point win over West Virginia, improving the team to 47.8 percent from the arc in their three tournament wins. "The deeper you go, the better the teams are going to be," star guard Jalen Brunson said. "For us, most importantly, nothing changes no matter who we play, where we play, what time we play. We play every game like it's our last." While the Wildcats have made 44 3-pointers through three tournament games, the Red Raiders only have made 15 and are shooting just 31.3 percent from long range in this event, but will that percentage rate be enough against Villanova? "They've been the No. 1 team the whole season and are great all-around," Texas Tech guard Keenan Evans said after Friday's 78-65 win over Purdue in the Sweet 16. "They have a great point guard and great bigs that can shoot the ball, so we will just have to get back in the film room and study up on them and get some rest."
TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, CBS
LINE HISTORY: Villanova opened as 6.5-point favorites and heading into game day the line remained at the opening number. The total hit betting boards at 143 and was quickly up to 144.5.
BETTING STATS:
ABOUT TEXAS TECH: The Red Raiders rode a combined 45 points from Evans to first- and second-round wins, but the senior guard was limited to three field goals against Purdue, although he still scored 16 points to lead the team. Zach Smith added 14 points off the bench and is shooting 15-of-19 over the last four games, while freshman Zhaire Smith has registered double-digit points in all three Big Dance contests. Texas Tech, which is playing in the Elite Eight for the first time in school history, would love another big effort out of Justin Gray, who pitched in 12 points against Purdue, matching his second-highest total of the season.
ABOUT VILLANOVA: Brunson led the Wildcats with 27 points versus West Virginia, while freshman Omari Spellman registered 18 points and eight rebounds, not to mention three assists, three blocks and two steals. Brunson has made at least half his shots in six of the last seven games, while Mikal Bridges has done so in 11 of his last 12 games, and Bridges also carries a seven-game streak of draining at least 50 percent of his 3-pointers. Phil Booth, one of the stars from Villanova's national championship game victory two years ago, is just 2-of-11 from the field over the last two games and 5-of-20 over the last four contests.
MATCHUP CHART:
TRENDS:
* Texas Tech 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Big East.
* Wildcats are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 NCAA Tournament games.
* Wildcats are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
* Over is 12-3 in Wildcats last 15 games following a straight up win.
NCAA Tournament Elite Eight betting preview and odds: Duke vs. Kansas
The Midwest Region wraps up Sunday to decide the last member of the 2018 Final Four. No surprises here as two of college basketball's biggest brands and the regions top seeded teams do battle.
(2) Duke Blue Devils vs (1) Kansas Jayhawks (+3, 154.5)
A wild NCAA Tournament gets back to normalcy on Sunday when two of college basketball's true blue bloods, Duke and Kansas, meet in the Midwest Regional final in Omaha, Neb. The No. 2 seeded Blue Devils and top-seeded Jayhawks have combined to win eight NCAA titles, including three of the last 10, and are two of the top four winningest programs in NCAA history.
After extending its record Big 12 regular-season title streak to 14, Kansas has advanced to the Elite Eight for the third straight year, jumping out to a 20-point lead early in the second half before holding off Clemson, 80-76, on Friday night. "I wanted to get back to this game so bad because I've been here the last two years, and hopefully we can get over the hump," said Big 12 Player of the Year Devonte' Graham referring to losses to eventual NCAA champion Villanova in 2016 (64-59) and Oregon (74-60 last year that denied the Jayhawks a 15th Final Four berth.) Duke will be trying to advance to the Final Four for the 17th time after grinding out a 69-65 victory over Syracuse and is back in the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015 when the Blue Devils went on to win their fifth NCAA championship. "I thought we were young for a lot of today," Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said after the Blue Devils shot just 39.3 percent, including 5-of-26 from 3-point range, and were outrebounded, 37-33, by the Orange. "We were so good in Pittsburgh (in the first two rounds), and hopefully what we did under pressure today will help us on Sunday against a great Kansas team."
TV: 5:05 p.m. ET, CBS
LINE HISTORY: Duke opened as 4-point favorites and money coming in on the Jayhawks saw that line drop to Blue Devils -3 heading into game day. The total hit the board at 155.5 and has been bet down slightly to 154.5.
BETTING STATS:
ABOUT DUKE: The Blue Devils are young, starting four freshmen, but don't feel too sorry for old Krzyzewski, who picked up his 1,100th career coaching victory and 94th career tournament win against Syracuse, both NCAA records. Two of the freshmen, 6-11 forward Marvin Bagley III (21.2 ppg, 11.1 rpg), who garnered ACC Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors, and 6-10 Wendell Carter Jr. (13.6 ppg, 9.3 rpg) are both both projected as top 10 draft picks, while guards Gary Trent Jr. (14.4 ppg) and Trevon Duval (10.0 ppg, 5.6 apg) are also considered potential first rounders. Senior guard Grayson Allen had 15 points and eight assists to lead Duke in Friday night's win but was just 3-of-14 from 3-point range and is also rated as a potential first round pick.
ABOUT KANSAS: The Jayhawks have made it this far despite the loss of five-star recruit Billy Preston to eligibility issues and 7-foot center Udoka Azubuike playing with a left knee brace to help support a MCL injury suffered in a March 6 practice that forced him to sit out the Big 12 Tournament and play just three minutes in a 76-60 opening-round win over Pennsylvania. The explosive Azubuike has averaged 12 points, nine rebounds and two blocks in the last two games while connecting on 11-of-14 shots despite limping noticeably at times, and his presence inside will be a key factor in trying to defend the imposing Duke front line of Bagley and Carter. The Jayhawks have the edge in the backcourt, however, led by Graham (17.3 ppg, 7.4 apg), senior Svi Mykhailiuk (14.8 ppg), sophomore Malik Newman (13.5 ppg, 4.9 rpg) and junior Lagerald Vick (12.1 ppg, 4.9 rpg), all excellent 3-point shooters who will test Duke's 2-3 zone.
MATCHUP CHART:
TRENDS:
* Jayhawks are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
* Over is 12-2 in Blue Devils last 14 non-conference games.
* Over is 6-1 in Jayhawks last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
* Blue Devils are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
CONSENSUS: Consensus data is showing 54 percent of bettors taking the underdog from Kansas Jayhawks, while 60 percent of totals wagers are on the Over.
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
