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03-17-2018, 07:41 AM

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Villanova Wildcats Preview and Predictions 03-17-2018

16th March 2018 by Gracenote
Villanova looked every bit the part of a No. 1 seed in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats aim for an encore performance Saturday when they take on ninth-seeded Alabama in the Round of 32 at Pittsburgh.

The Wildcats topped No. 16 Radford 87-61 on Thursday as the team shot nearly 60 percent from the floor and over 51 percent from 3-point range. That sets up a key game for Villanova, which has lost in the second round in four of its last seven NCAA Tournament appearances, including last year to Wisconsin. "When you are consistently a high seed, that means two things," coach Jay Wright told reporters. "It means your players have consistently played well for quite a while. It also means the expectations you face are always going to be very high." Alabama snuck past No. 8 seed Virginia Tech in its NCAA opener as talented freshman Collin Sexton registered 21 of his 24 points in the second half.

TV: 12:10 p.m. ET, CBS

ABOUT ALABAMA (20-15): The Crimson Tide overcame 17 turnovers and nine missed foul shots while shooting 60 percent from the floor in Thursday's 86-83 triumph over the Hokies. John Petty helped Sexton by draining 6-of-8 from 3-point range - he's 11-of-17 from behind the arc over the last two games - while Donta Hall was 5-of-5 from the field in Thursday's win. Sexton averages 19.2 points overall and has surpassed that average in five straight games with all of those performances coming against teams that are seeded eighth or better in the NCAA Tournament.

ABOUT VILLANOVA (31-4): Eight players for Villanova scored between seven and 16 points in the opening-round win, led by Jalen Brunson (16), who shot 7-of-9 from the floor and is shooting 60.3 percent over the last five outings. Mikal Bridges added 13 points and has made at least three 3-pointers in nine straight games, shooting at least 50 percent from beyond the arc in seven of those contests. One minor concern for the Wildcats is the scoring production from versatile guard Donte DiVincenzo, who had seven points against Radford and is 9-of-28 from the field over the last four outings.

TIP-INS

1. Alabama has not reached the Sweet 16 since advancing all the way to the Elite Eight in 2004.

2. Villanova's top seven scorers all have drained at least 26 from 3-point range.

3. The winner of this game will face either No. 5 West Virginia or No. 13 Marshall.

PREDICTION: Villanova 70, Alabama 66

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03-17-2018, 07:41 AM

Rhode Island Rams vs. Duke Blue Devils Preview and Predictions 03-17-2018

16th March 2018 by Gracenote
Rhode Island pulled off one of the more thrilling victories in the first full day of action in the NCAA Tournament and they have a chance for their first Sweet 16 berth in 20 years. To get there, the seventh-seeded Rams will need to find a way to slow down No. 2 seed Duke and standout freshman Marvin Bagley III when the teams meet in the second round of the Midwest Region on Saturday in Pittsburgh.

The Rams squeaked past Oklahoma 83-78 in overtime on Thursday behind E.C. Matthews (16 points), Jared Terrell (13, five assists) and clutch defense to win a tournament game for the second straight season under coach Dan Hurley. "Our program is built around defense and making our opponent uncomfortable," Hurley - whose brother, Bobby, starred at Duke under coach Mike Krzyzewski - told reporters after the victory. "You win championships, you advance in this tournament, you build programs around being a good-to-great defensive team and by being one of the hardest-playing teams in the country." Not many teams have made Bagley feel uncomfortable and the likely one-and-done forward had no issue slicing up Iona on Thursday, recording 22 points on 10-of-14 shooting to lead the Blue Devils to an 89-67 rout. Three others scored at least 16 points for Duke, which shot 53.7 percent from the floor while opening the tourney with a win for the fourth straight time.

TV: 2:40 p.m. ET, CBS

ABOUT RHODE ISLAND (26-7): Fatts Russell came off the bench to shine opposite fellow freshman Trae Young, the Sooners star who led the nation in scoring and assists, while finishing with 15 points in 21 minutes. "I told him when I recruited him: The only point guard I saw better than him at the Peach Jam last year was Trae Young, and he told me I was wrong about that and he was going to prove me wrong today," Hurley said of Russell. "And he put on a show." Cyril Langevine posted his fifth double-double of the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds while Terrell - who averaged 13.5 points and three steals in two tourney games last season - played 39 turnover-free minutes.

ABOUT DUKE (27-7): Bagley has often shared the freshman spotlight with fellow forward Wendell Carter Jr., who had nine points and eight boards but has been bothered by a sore Achilles since the ACC Tournament. Guard Trevon Duval, another of the Blue Devils' heralded freshmen, chipped in 19 points and eight assists as he wrestles with an ankle ailment, but any number of maladies can be rendered moot when Bagley dominates the way he did. "I woke up and felt a little anxious," Bagley told the media. "I was just anxious to play. When the first game came on, I was watching it a little bit until we left the hotel. From there it was time to lock in."

TIP-INS

1. Rhode Island shot 12-of-20 from the free-throw line in the first round, while Duke was just 4-of-8.

2. Blue Devils G Grayson Allen had 16 points and nine assists Thursday and is averaging 20.7 points over his last six NCAA Tournament games.

3. Duke has won each of the previous four meetings, including twice in the tournament in 1978 and 1988, and a 75-65 win in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off tournament last season despite 22 points by Terrell.

PREDICTION: Duke 82, Rhode Island 76

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03-17-2018, 07:41 AM

Buffalo Bulls vs. Kentucky Wildcats Preview and Predictions 03-17-2018

16th March 2018 by Gracenote
Two days after recording its biggest win in program history, No. 13 seed Buffalo looks to upset another perennial power Saturday when the Bulls face No. 5 seed Kentucky in the second round of the NCAA Tournament South Regional in Boise, Idaho. Buffalo stunned fourth-seeded Arizona 89-68 on Thursday while Kentucky advanced with a 78-73 victory over 12th-seeded Davidson.

Buffalo hardly looked overwhelmed against national player of the year candidate freshman Deandre Ayton and Arizona, which had a huge size advantage but was outrebounded by one and failed to contain the Bulls' perimeter game. Senior guard Wes Clark scored a team-high 25 points to lead the Bulls, who made 15-of-30 three-point shots and shot 54.8 percent overall. "We got a lot of blue-collar guys, guys who come to work every day," forward Nick Perkins told reporters. "Not that we're the most skilled guys or guys who are first in the NBA draft or stuff like that. We just got guys who come to work every day and are consistent in what they do." The Bulls will look for a repeat performance against Kentucky, which defeated Tennessee in the SEC Tournament championship game and scored 36 points in the paint against Davidson.

TV: 5:15 p.m. ET, CBS

ABOUT BUFFALO (27-8): Perkins has averaged 19.3 points off the bench over his last 11 games for the Bulls, who rank sixth in the country in scoring at 84.9 points per game. The Mid-American Conference regular season and tournament champions are riding a seven-game winning streak and boast a veteran trio of proven scorers in Clark (15.0 points per game), Jeremy Harris (15.6) and CJ Massinburg (16.9) to go along with Perkins (16.9). The three guards combined for 67 points in the win over Arizona and helped limit the Wildcats to 2-of-18 shooting from beyond the arc.

ABOUT KENTUCKY (25-10): Point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 19 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and five steals in the win over Davidson and has 27 assists against seven turnovers in his last four games. The Wildcats were held without a 3-pointer for the first time since 1988 and instead focused on the interior, where forward Kevin Knox took control with 25 points and six rebounds while shooting 9-of-11 from the foul line. Freshman forward PJ Washington averages 10.6 points on 51.2 percent shooting for the Wildcats, who have held their last four opponents to under 40 percent shooting from the field.

TIP-INS

1. The winner advances to face either No. 1 Virginia/No. 16 UMBC or No. 18 Creighton/No. 9 Kansas State in the Sweet 16.

2. Clark faced Kentucky four times as player at Missouri from 2013-16, losing all four meetings by an average of 26 points.

3. Kentucky is 232-5 under coach John Calipari when leading by at least 10 points at any time in the game.

PREDICTION: Kentucky 86, Buffalo 75

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03-17-2018, 07:41 AM

Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs. Tennessee Volunteers Preview and Predictions 03-17-2018

16th March 2018 by Gracenote
Third-seeded Tennessee hopes for another workmanlike effort when it takes on No. 11 seed Loyola Chicago on Saturday in the second round of the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament in Dallas. The Volunteers rolled to a 73-47 victory over Wright State in the first round for their seventh victory in eight contests and will try to put an end to Loyola's 11-game winning streak after the Ramblers posted a buzzer-beating 64-62 triumph over Miami (Fla.) in the opening round.

Tennessee had a big edge on the boards while holding Wright State to 31.7 percent shooting in its first-round victory and will try to reach the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2014, when it lost to Michigan by two points. The Volunteers allow 65.8 points per game while Loyola shoots 50.6 percent overall - and almost 40 percent from 3-point range - as it attempts to make its first Sweet Sixteen appearance since 1985. Loyola, which defeated Florida early in the season, has won 18 of 19 games after forcing 16 turnovers in the first-round triumph over Miami in which Donte Ingram drained a 3-pointer at the buzzer. The Ramblers, who won the Missouri Valley Conference, possess five players who average double digits in points and need one victory to break the school record set by 1962-63 team that won the NCAA title.

TV: 6:10 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT LOYOLA CHICAGO (29-5): The Ramblers are a well-balanced offensive unit led by junior guard Clayton Custer (13.4 points), who is shooting 52.2 percent overall and 45.1 from beyond the arc. Ingram finished with 13 points against Miami and averages 11.7 per game along with a team-high 6.5 rebounds, while junior guard Marques Townes (11.1 points) has totaled just 11 points in his last two contests. Senior forward Aundre Jackson (10.9 points) scored 12 in the victory over Miami and is shooting 57.3 percent from the floor.

ABOUT TENNESSEE (26-8): Junior forward Admiral Schofield has led the way of late, averaging 19.7 points over the last seven games, and is second on the team in scoring (13.9 points) while topping the Volunteers at 6.5 rebounds per contest. Sophomore forward Grant Williams is the go-to player inside and averages a team-best 15.3 points along with 6.1 rebounds after scoring 14 and grabbing nine boards against Wright State. Sophomore guard Lamonte Turner (10.9 points), who is the top threat from long range with 68 3-pointers, collected 19 points and nine assists in the first-round win.

TIP-INS

1. Tennessee sophomore G Jordan Bowden averages 9.2 points but has totaled only 29 in his last six contests.

2. Loyola freshman C Cameron Krutwig averages 10.5 points and has shot 60.3 percent from the field.

3. Saturday marks the first meeting between the schools, and the winner will advance to face either Nevada or Cincinnati.

PREDICTION: Tennessee 77, Loyola Chicago 71

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03-17-2018, 07:41 AM

Seton Hall Pirates vs. Kansas Jayhawks Preview and Predictions 03-17-2018

16th March 2018 by Gracenote
Top-seeded Kansas was forced to fight through a difficult first-round game and hopes to use that experience to get off to a better start when it takes on No. 8 seed Seton Hall on Saturday in the Midwest Region quarterfinal at Wichita, Kan. The Jayhawks trailed by as much as 10 in the first half Thursday and grinded out a 76-60 victory over Pennsylvania to survive and advance.

"There's always that pressure like, 'You can't lose to a 16 seed," Kansas senior guard Devonte' Graham told reporters after scoring 29 points. "So instead of just going out and playing loose, you're going out and playing not to lose to the 16 seed. I feel we came out the first 10 minutes doing that. ... Coach always says that's the hardest game. You can't win two without winning the first one." The Jayhawks have won nine of their last 10 and things will get more difficult against the experienced Pirates, who outlasted North Carolina State 94-83 in the first round Thursday. Seton Hall matches Kansas with four players averaging at least 13 points and its seniors have won 84 games, including their first in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday after losing in the previous two opening rounds. "Our main focus was staying focused," Pirates senior guard Khadeen Carrington told reporters. "I know that sounds funny, but the last two years we came here, the guys were kind of drained mentally. We couldn't get over the hump. Guys came in real focused, real businesslike, and we're not done yet."

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, TBS

ABOUT SETON HALL (22-11): Carrington led the way with 26 points in the victory over N.C State and is averaging 23 over the last six games to push his season mark to 15.2 - third on the team. Senior forward Desi Rodriguez added 20 on Thursday and leads the team in scoring overall (17.9) while sophomore Myles Powell (15.5) added 19 points and nine rebounds in the first round. Senior center Angel Delgado, who averages 13.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 50.1 percent shooting, will be key inside for the Pirates.

ABOUT KANSAS (28-7): The Jayhawks hope to get more out of sophomore center Udoka Azubuike (13.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 77.4 percent field goal shooting) in the second round after the 7-foot Nigerian missed the Big 12 Tournament with a knee injury and played only three minutes on Thursday. His presence inside opens up the outside for Graham (17.6 points, 7.4 assists) and senior guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (15.0), who have combined to make 209 from 3-point range. Sophomore guard Malik Newman averaged 24 points in the Big 12 Tournament but had just 10 versus Penn.

TIP-INS

1. Carrington is eighth on the program's all-time scoring list (1,818) and Rodriguez is tied for 12th (1,651).

2. Kansas, which has made 29 straight NCAA Tournament appearances, is 5-0 all-time in the event at Wichita.

3. The teams have split two previous meetings with the last in 2001 at the Maui Invitational when the Jayhawks earned an 80-62 victory.

PREDICTION: Kansas 80, Seton Hall 68

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03-17-2018, 07:42 AM

Ohio St Buckeyes vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Preview and Predictions 03-17-2018

16th March 2018 by Gracenote
Gonzaga and Ohio State passed their tough tests Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Now they go head-to-head Saturday night in Boise, Idaho, with a West Regional Sweet 16 berth on the line.

Against UNC Greensboro, the fourth-seeded Bulldogs squandered a 12-point second-half lead and trailed 64-62 with 1:48 remaining. But guard Josh Perkins knotted things up with a long jumper and then redshirt freshman Zach Norvell Jr. drilled a go-ahead 3-pointer with 20.8 seconds left to secure Gonzaga's 10th straight first-round NCAA tourney win and its 15th straight victory overall. In the following game Thursday at Taco Bell Arena, the fifth-seeded Buckeyes also saw a double-digit lead (13 points) slip away in the second half against a formidable South Dakota State squad. But after the Jackrabbits had pulled even at 70 with 1:53 remaining, Ohio State senior guard Kam Williams scored the game's next seven points, starting with a go-ahead 3-pointer, to help secure the Buckeyes' first Big Dance victory since 2015.

TV: 7:45 p.m. ET, CBS

ABOUT OHIO STATE (25-8): The Buckeyes continue to impress under first-year coach Chris Holtmann as they seek their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2013. Williams, fellow guard C.J. Jackson and forward Keita Bates-Diop, the Big Ten Player of the Year, combined for 66 of the team's 81 points against South Dakota State, and added 26 rebounds, eight assists and four steals as Ohio State grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, leading to 19 second-chance points. After his 24-point, 12-rebound showing Saturday in his NCAA tourney debut, the 6-7 Bates-Diop is averaging 19.5 points and 8.9 boards overall, and the Buckeyes are 12-1 when the junior notches a double-double.

ABOUT GONZAGA (31-4): The Bulldogs also benefited from an individual double-double Thursday as senior forward Johnathan Williams notched his fourth straight with 19 points and 13 rebounds on 8-of-12 shooting. Perkins (16 points) and Norvell (15) also scored in double figures against UNC Greensboro, helping Gonzaga overcome poor shooting outings from 3-point range (5-of-23) and the free-throw stripe (13-of-25). The Bulldogs' 68 points matched their lowest total in a game this season, and they rank 12th nationally with 84.0 points per outing with six players averaging at least 9.4, led by Williams (13.7), forward Killian Tillie (13.1) and Perkins (12.5).

TIP-INS

1. This will be the third meeting between the programs, and the second came earlier this season when Gonzaga cruised to an 86-59 win at the PK80 Invitational in Portland on Nov. 23.

2. Williams (21) and Perkins (20) both topped 20 points in the November win as the Bulldogs shot 58.5 percent, including making 12-of-25 3-pointers, while the Buckeyes shot a season-low 34.5 percent in absorbing their most lopsided loss of the year.

3. The only other meeting in the series came in the second round of the 2012 NCAA Tournament in Pittsburgh, where second-seeded Ohio State beat seventh-seeded Gonzaga 73-67.

PREDICTION: Gonzaga 80, Ohio State 74

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03-17-2018, 07:42 AM

Florida Gators vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Preview and Predictions 03-17-2018

16th March 2018 by Gracenote
Sixth-seeded Florida will need another strong defensive performance in the NCAA Tournament when it faces third-seeded Texas Tech on Saturday in the second round of the East Region in Dallas. The Red Raiders will have plenty of offense, a tough defense and a home atmosphere as they play just five hours from their campus.

The Gators scored 25 points off 18 turnovers - including five quick miscues to start the second half - en route to a 77-62 first-round triumph over St. Bonaventure on Thursday. "That's what got us going," senior guard Chris Chiozza told reporters. "We got some stops early in the second half and we got out running and got some easy baskets in transition, and we just kind of built momentum from there and was able to maintain it for most of the second half." Chiozza and junior guard KeVaughn Allen were credited for slowing the Bonnies' talented guards and will have another test against Texas Tech senior guard Keenan Evans and company. The Red Raiders have scored at least 70 points in 13 of their last 15 games after rallying past Stephen F. Austin 70-60 in their Tournament opener.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT FLORIDA (21-12): Junior guard Jalen Hudson leads four Gators in double figures with 15.3 points while graduate transfer Egor Koulechov adds 13.8 and a team-high 6.5 rebounds. Chiozza (11.1 points) recorded 11 assists on Thursday to push his season average to 6.2 and leads the team with 1.9 steals. Allen also averages 11.1 points for the Gators, who ranked seventh nationally as of Thursday with 9.8 turnovers lost.

ABOUT TEXAS TECH (25-9): Evans leads the Red Raiders with 17.7 points and 3.2 assists, and has scored at least 20 in three of his last four games. Freshmen Jarrett Culver (11.5 points) and Zhaire Smith (11.1) and senior Niem Stevenson (7.5) add to the team's balanced attack. The Red Raiders (plus-4.4 rebound margin) have eight players averaging at least three rebounds and force 15.1 turnovers.

TIP-INS

1. Texas Tech is 12-1 this season when Evans scores at least 20 points.

2. Chiozza (205) became the second Florida player with more than 200 assists in a season on Thursday, joining Nick Calathes (221 in 2007-08 and 231 in 2008-09).

3. Texas Tech is trying to reach the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2005. Florida has won two national championships while making seven trips to the Elite Eight in that span.

PREDICTION: Texas Tech 71, Florida 66

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03-17-2018, 07:42 AM

Houston Cougars vs. Michigan Wolverines Preview and Predictions 03-17-2018

16th March 2018 by Gracenote
Third-seeded Michigan looks to shut down No. 6 seed Houston in the second round of the West Regional on Saturday in Wichita, Kan. The Wolverines allowed the third-fewest points in their NCAA Tournament history in the 61-47 win over No. 14 seed Montana on Thursday and hope to reach 30 wins for the first time since 2012-13 by putting the defensive clamps on the Cougars, who have scored at least 80 points in five of their last nine outings.

"I'm happy we got the first one down," Michigan forward Moritz Wagner told reporters Thursday. "The show goes on, and Houston is a really good team... so it's going to be a heck of a challenge." Houston rode Rob Gray's hot hand to a thrilling 67-65 win against 11th-seeded San Diego State on Thursday to earn their first NCAA Tournament victory in 34 years. Gray exploded for a career-high 39 points against the Aztecs, including the go-ahead layup with 1.1 seconds remaining in the game, and hopes to lead the Cougars to their first Sweet 16 appearance since the days of Phi Slamma Jamma in 1983-84. "I just wanted to come through for us," Gray told reporters. "I was thinking to myself, 'I'm a senior, I've never been in March Madness and this is what I live for.'"

TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, TBS

ABOUT HOUSTON (27-7): Gray went 4-of-6 from 3-point range en route to his career high in points and pulled down eight rebounds to finish as the lone Houston player in double figures against San Diego State. Devin Davis flirted with a double-double as he added nine points and nine rebounds while Corey Davis Jr. also scored nine points in the win against the Aztecs. "It means a lot to our program, especially sitting next to Coach (Kelvin) Sampson," Davis said. He's a big part of why I'm here and Rob's a big part too and we survived to play another day."

ABOUT MICHIGAN (29-7): Charles Matthews, who has been battling consistency issues for the last two months, led the way with 20 points and matched his career high with 11 rebounds in the win against Montana to notch his fourth double-double of the season. Muhammad-Ali Abdur Rahkman overcame a sluggish start to finish with 11 points, five rebounds and two steals as the Wolverines held the Grizzlies to 32.1 percent shooting. Wagner, who leads the team in scoring (14.3 per game), was limited to five points on 2-of-6 shooting while Jaaron Simmons tallied six points deputizing for Zavier Simpson, who was plagued by foul trouble in the first half.

TIP-INS

1. Michigan has won 10 straight games overall.

2. Gray has scored at least 30 points in three of his last five games.

3. The Wolverines have advanced to the Sweet 16 in three of their previous four tournament appearances.

PREDICTION: Michigan 74, Houston 69

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03-17-2018, 07:42 AM

Penn St. Nittany Lions vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Preview and Predictions 03-17-2018

16th March 2018 by Gracenote
Notre Dame hosts Penn State in the second round of the NIT on Saturday afternoon. The top-seeded Fighting Irish easily dispatched eighth-seeded Hampton in their first-round game Tuesday, while the No. 4 seed Nittany Lions edged fifth-seeded Temple 63-57 in their tournament opener Wednesday.

Notre Dame won its NIT opener without much push back, dominating the first three quarters to take a 23-point lead into the final frame and cruise to an 84-63 victory. Starters Martinas Geben, T.J. Gibbs and Bonzie Colson combined for 49 points and 24 rebounds and the Fighting Irish defense held Hampton to 30 percent shooting. Penn State guard Shep Garner hit two threes in the final 2:54 - his only baskets of the game - as the Nittany Lions rallied with an 11-0 run late in the fourth quarter for the comeback win over Temple. Junior guard Josh Reaves added 19 points, including a career-high four 3-pointers, and 11 rebounds for his second career double-double as Penn State won for the third time in four games.

TV: Noon ET, ESPN

ABOUT PENN STATE (22-13): Penn State wins with its defense, which averages 66.6 points against, and the Nittany Lions now have 13 wins this season where they held an opponent to fewer than 60 points. But Penn State can score as well with 70 or more points on 25 occasions this season, the most in program history. Sophomore guard Tony Carr led the Big Ten in scoring at 19.9 points per game in the regular season, while four other players (Lamar Stevens, Mike Watkins, Garner and Reaves) averaged in double-digit scoring.

ABOUT NOTRE DAME (21-14): Notre Dame's season can be broken down like this: With Colson in the lineup, and without him. When the Preseason ACC Player of the Year is on the court, the Irish are 15-5; without him, they're 6-9. The good news for Notre Dame fans is that Colson and his 19.9 points and 10.2 rebounds per game will be on the court against Penn State.

TIP-INS

1. This is the fifth meeting and only the second this century. It is Penn State's first game at Notre Dame.

2. The Fighting Irish average the least amount of personal fouls committed per game in the country (12.9).

3. The Nittany Lions went 20-of-30 from the free-throw line against Temple.

PREDICTION: Notre Dame 72, Penn State 67

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03-17-2018, 07:44 AM

Handicapped by Rick Needham at Aqueduct

RACE #8 - AQUEDUCT - 4:41 PM EASTERN POST
The Correction Stakes
6.0 FURLONGS DIRT FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD STAKES $100,000.00 PURSE

#5 QUEZON
#7 MY MISS CHIEF
#6 STARTWITHSILVER
#1 NISHA

Well folks. this race was Inaugurated in 1940 at Jamaica Race Course following that track's closure, the race was moved to its current location at Aqueduct Racetrack. The race was named in honor of Correction, a filly owned by John Morris and his son, Alfred and trained by U. S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee, Wyndham Walden. Here in the 78th renewal of this stakes event, #5 SPICE LADY has hit the board in each of her last five outings, including back-to-back "POWER RUN WINS" in her last two starts. Jockey Joseph Rocco was in her irons for both of those wins, and is back this afternoon here in Ozone Park for his 3rd ride, gunning for a "Hat Trick Win!" #7 MY MISS CHIEF, a 10-1 BOMB, the pace profile leader in this stakes field, has hit the board in four straight, winning twice, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in her 2nd race back.

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03-17-2018, 07:45 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Fair Grounds - Race #6 - Post: 3:35pm - Maiden Special - 8.3 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $41,000 Class Rating: 89

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#1 SWEET OATS (ML=7/2)
#3 STROMBOLIAN (ML=6/1)

SWEET OATS - I sense a pace scenario where the pace will fall back, setting up a perfect situation for her late kick. Have to make this filly a contender; she comes off a good race on February 25th. The most recent speed rating of 81 is the top last race figure in the field. STROMBOLIAN - This horse broke from the outside at Fair Grounds last time out, racing 1 1/16 miles, but is getting a low post in this race, which should help her chances today. Brisset moves this filly to the dirt today. Look for improvement from the most recent race on the grass.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 MOONLIT GARDEN (ML=8/5), #5 NAPLES LEGACY (ML=6/1), #6 I'VE GOT GRACE (ML=6/1),

MOONLIT GARDEN - You always figure that this horse has a shot to cross the finish line in first, but she just misses most of the time. Finished third in her most recent performance with a common fig. When I look at today's Equibase class figure, it would take an improved performance to prove victorious after that in this field. NAPLES LEGACY - 6/1 is not enough of a reward to take on most any thoroughbred that has run poorly in back to back efforts. I'VE GOT GRACE - Hasn't been getting close at all of late. Unlikely that the speed figure she garnered on Aug 18th will be good enough in this affair.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #1 SWEET OATS on the win end if we get at least 5/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,3]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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03-17-2018, 07:45 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Golden Gate Fields

Golden Gate Fields - Race 3

$1 Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $2 Rolling Double $1 Superfecta (.10 min) / $1 Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5)

Maiden Claiming $12,500 • 1 1/16 Miles • All-Weather • Age 3 • CR: 71 • Purse: $9,000 • Post: 1:21P
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500.
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Odds

Race Type: Paceless Race. There is no true early speed in this race. * KEY ANGLES * SHINE ON ME: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. BELL OF RAINIER: Horse has run a Good R ace within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. SHAHALIE SHARI: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at th e distance/surface.
3
SHINE ON ME
2/1

9/2
5
PERFECTUS
9/5

7/1
6
BELL OF RAINIER
5/2

7/1
4
SHAHALIE SHARI
10/1

7/1

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Post

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Class

Good
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4
SHAHALIE SHARI
4

10/1
Alternator/Stalker
69

50

67.4

45.9

37.4
5
PERFECTUS
5

9/5
Alternator/Stalker
0

0

63.9

63.9

58.4
6
BELL OF RAINIER
6

5/2
Alternator/Stalker
68

50

39.6

52.9

46.9
3
SHINE ON ME
3

2/1
Alternator/Trailer
68

64

63.4

55.4

47.9
1
CALL ME STORMY
1

10/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

54.0

54.0

49.5
2
BUG OUT
2

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

49.3

49.3

40.8

Can'tPickAWinner

03-17-2018, 07:46 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Sam Houston Race Park

Sam Houston Race Park - Race 4

WPS / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Daily Double (Races 4-5) Pick 3 (Races 4-5-6)

Claiming $15,000 • 1 Mile • Turf • Ages 4 and up • CR: 82 • Purse: $9,000 • Post: 7:24P
(PLUS UP TO $1,350 ATB) FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $15,000 (CONDITION ELIGIBILITY PREFERRED).
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds

Race Type: Lone Trailer. DA STREEKIN MO is the Lone Trailer of the race, but has been deemed a non-contender due to a low Platinum Figure or other overall low ratings. * KEY ANGLES * SINGING EAGLE: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days . CIVITAVECCHIO (ARG): Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. RUNAWAY WILSON: Today is a route and this is the horse's third start after a layoff, after two sprint prep races. LEROY HERMAN: Horse has a TrackMa ster "+" designation or an "L" designation. BIG STORM COMING: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50.
9
SINGING EAGLE
2/1

5/1
4
CIVITAVECCHIO (ARG)
20/1

6/1
10
RUNAWAY WILSON
6/1

8/1
7
LEROY HERMAN
20/1

9/1
6
BIG STORM COMING
5/2

9/1

P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
4
CIVITAVECCHIO (ARG)
4

20/1
Front-runner
86

79

101.3

76.3

71.3
7
LEROY HERMAN
7

20/1
Front-runner
78

77

100.5

74.9

61.9
9
SINGING EAGLE
9

2/1
Front-runner
84

79

95.2

77.4

72.9
10
RUNAWAY WILSON
10

6/1
Alternator/Stalker
81

77

70.2

70.2

61.2
6
BIG STORM COMING
6

5/2
Alternator/Stalker
73

71

56.7

74.0

63.0
8
LASS CHANNEL
8

30/1
Alternator/Stalker
83

81

44.3

73.3

57.8
1
DA STREEKIN MO
1

4/1
Trailer
71

70

54.3

63.9

50.4
2
J P NEW WAY
2

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
82

82

76.8

55.9

45.4
3
MONSTER
3

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
83

79

70.6

65.2

54.2
5
ONLY A PACEMAKER
5

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
70

68

60.7

45.5

30.5

Can'tPickAWinner

03-17-2018, 07:46 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Mahoning Valley Race Course - Race #3 - Post: 1:10pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,500 Class Rating: 63

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 JAZZ SESSION (ML=3/1)

JAZZ SESSION - Look for this filly to run much better right here. Last event at Penn National finishing fourth in the slop is no indication of her true talent. Filly took a little vacation, but has been racing into shape. Off the board finish in the last race at Penn National was better than it looked on paper. She improved position down the lane and never gave up.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 GRAPEFRUIT WINE (ML=5/2), #6 FORGOTTEN HERITAGE (ML=7/2), #5 MARIA'S SUPERSAVER (ML=5/1),

GRAPEFRUIT WINE - I usually try to beat these types of morning-line choices off the extended layoff. This entrant hasn't shown very much in the last couple affairs. FORGOTTEN HERITAGE - The Brain tells me to keep away from ponies in short distance events that haven't finished in the money in short distance contests of late. This filly garnered a speed rating in her last race which likely isn't good enough today. MARIA'S SUPERSAVER - This animal hasn't been around in either of her last two outings.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #4 JAZZ SESSION on the win end if we get at least 1/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
4 with 3

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

Can'tPickAWinner

03-17-2018, 07:47 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Parx Racing

Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 1 - Claiming - 8.3f on the Dirt. Purse: $22000 Class Rating: 62

FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT ONE MILE OR OVER SINCE FEBRUARY 17 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 6 CHESSEN 20/1

# 7 MYMOMSABLOND 2/1

# 1 PRETTY VENEZUELA 5/1

CHESSEN has a formidable shot to take this outing particularly if the morning line of 20/1 holds. She looks decent in this spot and I expect will be on the lead or close at the midpoint. Has posted reliable Speed Figures in dirt route races in the past. Ranked high in earnings per start at the distance/surface in this lot. MYMOMSABLOND - She has been racing soundly lately while recording sharp speed figures. Recently Velazquez has provided gamblers with a very good winning percentage with horses running in dirt route races. PRETTY VENEZUELA - Looks formidable against this field and will probably be one of the front-runners. Might best this group of horses here, showing solid numbers of late.

Can'tPickAWinner

03-17-2018, 07:47 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Rillito Park

Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 1 - Maiden - 250y on the Dirt. Purse: $1900 Class Rating: 53

QUARTER HORSE 250Y, FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND OLDER. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 1 IMA T REX 5/1

# 5 SHES JESS A PHANTOM 7/2

# 6 DOESEEDOE 5/2

I have to consider IMA T REX here. Has solid Equibase Class Figures relative to this group - worth a look. Displays formidable Equibase Speed Figures on average overall when put alongside the rest of this group. His chances to prove victorious are much better today facing this softer group. SHES JESS A PHANTOM - Has been running solidly lately and will probably be on the lead early on. Will make a good showing versus this lot. DOESEEDOE - Trainers don't bring ponies back this soon just for fun. Tapia should be able to get this gelding to break out quickly in this race.

Can'tPickAWinner

03-17-2018, 06:50 PM

Saturday's NCAA Tournament second round betting preview: West Region

Gonzaga shot 58.5 percent, including making 12-of-25 3-pointers, while the Buckeyes shot a season-low 34.5 percent while cruising to an 86-59 win at the PK80 Invitational in November.

(5) Ohio State Buckeyes vs (4) Gonzaga Bulldogs (-9.5, 149.5)

Game to be played at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho.

Gonzaga and Ohio State passed their tough tests Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Now they go head-to-head Saturday night in Boise, Idaho, with a West Regional Sweet 16 berth on the line.

Against UNC Greensboro, the fourth-seeded Bulldogs squandered a 12-point second-half lead and trailed 64-62 with 1:48 remaining. But guard Josh Perkins knotted things up with a long jumper and then redshirt-freshman Zach Norvell Jr. drilled a go-ahead 3-pointer with 20.8 seconds left to secure Gonzaga’s 10th straight first-round NCAA tourney win and its 15th straight victory overall. In the following game Thursday at Taco Bell Arena, the fifth-seeded Buckeyes also saw a double-digit lead (13 points) slip away in the second half against a formidable South Dakota State squad. But after the Jackrabbits had pulled even at 70 with 1:53 remaining, Ohio State senior guard Kam Williams scored the game’s next seven points, starting with a go-ahead 3-pointer, to help secure the Buckeyes’ first Big Dance victory since 2015.

TV: 7:45 p.m. ET, CBS

LINE HISTORY: Gonzaga opened as 2.5-point chalk which wasn't high enough for bettors and has been bet up to 3. The total hit the board at 144 and money coming in on the under saw that line drop to 143 at most shops. Check out the complete line history here.

BETTING STATS:

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ABOUT OHIO STATE: The Buckeyes continue to impress under first-year coach Chris Holtmann as they seek their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2013. Williams, fellow guard C.J. Jackson and forward Keita Bates-Diop, the Big Ten Player of the Year, combined for 66 of the team’s 81 points against South Dakota State, and added 26 rebounds, eight assists and four steals as Ohio State grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, leading to 19 second-chance points. After his 24-point, 12-rebound showing Saturday in his NCAA tourney debut, the 6-7 Bates-Diop is averaging 19.5 points and 8.9 boards overall, and the Buckeyes are 12-1 when the junior notches a double-double.

ABOUT GONZAGA: The Bulldogs also benefitted from an individual double-double Thursday as senior forward Johnathan Williams notched his fourth straight with 19 points and 13 rebounds on 8-of-12 shooting. Perkins (16 points) and Norvell (15) also scored in double figures against UNC Greensboro, helping Gonzaga overcome poor shooting outings from 3-point range (5-of-23) and the free-throw stripe (13-of-25). The Bulldogs’ 68 points matched their lowest total in a game this season, and they rank 12th nationally with 84.0 points per outing with six players averaging at least 9.4, led by Williams (13.7), forward Killian Tillie (13.1) and Perkins (12.5).

MATCHUP CHART:

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TRENDS:

* Buckeyes are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 NCAA Tournament games.
* Under is 8-2 in Buckeyes last 10 neutral site games.
* Under is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 NCAA Tournament games.

CONSENSUS: Consensus data is showing 74 percent of bettors taking the favorties from Gonzaga, while 51 percent of totals wagers are on the Over.

(6) Houston Cougars vs (3) Michigan Wolverines (-3, 134)

Game to be played at Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas.

Third-seeded Michigan looks to shut down No. 6 seed Houston in the second round of the West Regional on Thursday in Wichita. The Wolverines allowed the third-fewest points in their NCAA Tournament history in the 61-47 win over No. 14 seed Montana on Thursday and hope to reach 30 wins for the first time since 2012-13 by putting the defensive clamps on the Cougars, who have scored at least 80 points in five of their last nine outings.

"I'm happy we got the first one down," Michigan forward Moritz Wagner told reporters. "The show goes on and Houston is a really good team… so it's going to be a heck of a challenge." Houston rode Rob Gray's hot hand to a thrilling 67-65 win against 11th-seeded San Diego State on Thursday to earn their first NCAA Tournament victory in 34 years. Gray exploded for a career-high 39 points against the Aztecs, including the go-ahead layup with 1.1 seconds remaining in the game, and hopes to lead the Cougars to their first Sweet 16 appearance since the days of Phi Slamma Jamma in 1983-84."I just wanted to come through for us," Gray told reporters. "I was thinking to myself, I'm a senior, I've never been in March Madness and this is what I live for."

TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, TBS

LINE HISTORY: Michigan opened as 3-point favorites and that number has yet to move. The total hit betting boards at 134 and like the spread remains at the opening number.

BETTING STATS:

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ABOUT HOUSTON: Gray went 4-of-6 from 3-point range en route to his career high in points and pulled down eight rebounds to finish as the lone Cougar in double figures against San Diego State. Devin Davis flirted with a double-double as he added nine points and nine rebounds while Corey Davis Jr. also scored nine points in the win against the Aztecs. "It means a lot to our program especially sitting next to Coach (Kelvin) Sampson," Davis said. He's a big part of why I'm here and Rob's a big part too and we survived to play another day."

ABOUT MICHIGAN: Charles Matthews, who has been battling consistency issues for the last two months, led the way with 20 points and matched his career high with 11 rebounds in the win against Montana to notch his fourth double-double of the season. Muhammad-Ali Abdur Rahkman overcame a sluggish start to finish with 11 points, five rebounds and two steals as the Wolverines held the Grizzlies to 32.1 percent shooting. Wagner, who leads the team in scoring (14.3), was limited to five points on 2-of-6 shooting while Jaaron Simmons tallied six points deputizing for Zavier Simpson, who was plagued by foul trouble in the first half.

MATCHUP CHART:

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TRENDS:

* Cougars are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
* Wolverines are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game.
* Over is 5-1 in Cougars last 6 games following a ATS loss.
* Over is 6-1-1 in Wolverines last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

CONSENSUS: Covers consensus data is showing 69 percent of bettors taking the favorites from Michigan, while 51 percent of totals wagers are on the Over.

Can'tPickAWinner

03-17-2018, 06:51 PM

Saturday's NCAA Tournament second round betting preview: South Region

The Ramblers won the Missouri Valley Conference have five players averaging in double figures scoring and need one victory to set a program record - passing the 1962-63 team that won an NCAA title.

(13) Buffalo Bulls vs (5) Kentucky Wildcats (-6, 158)

Game to be played at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho.

Two days after recording its biggest win in program history, No. 13 seed Buffalo looks to upset another perennial power Saturday when the Bulls face No. 5 seed Kentucky in the second round of the NCAA Tournament South Region in Boise, Idaho. Buffalo stunned fourth-seeded Arizona 89-68 on Thursday while Kentucky advanced with a 78-73 victory over Davidson.

Buffalo hardly looked overwhelmed against national player of the year candidate freshman Deandre Ayton and Arizona, which had a huge size advantage but was outrebounded by one and failed to contain the Bulls’ perimeter game. Senior guard Wes Clark scored a team-high 25 points to lead the Bulls, who made 15-of-30 three-point shots and shot 54.8 percent overall. “We got a lot of blue collar guys, guys who come to work every day,” forward Nick Perkins told reporters. “Not that we’re the most skilled guys or guys who are first in the NBA draft or stuff like that. We just got guys who come to work every day and are consistent in what they do.” The Bulls will look for a repeat performance against Kentucky, which defeated Tennessee in the SEC Tournament championship game and scored 36 points in the paint against Davidson.

TV: 5:15 p.m. ET, CBS

LINE HISTORY: Villanova opened as 6-point chalk and that number has held firm. The total hit betting boards at 188 and like the spread remains at the opening number. Check out the complete line history here.

BETTING STATS:

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ABOUT BUFFALO: Perkins has averaged 19.3 points off the bench over his last 11 games for the Bulls, who rank sixth in the country in scoring at 84.9 points per game. The Mid-American Conference regular season and tournament champions are riding a seven-game winning streak and boast a veteran trio of proven scorers in Clark, Jeremy Harris and CJ Massinburg. The three guards combined for 67 points in the win over Arizona and helped limit the Wildcats to 2-of-18 shooting from beyond the arc.

ABOUT KENTUCKY: Point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 19 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and five steals in the win over Davidson and has 20 assists against seven turnovers in his last four games. The Wildcats were held without a 3-pointer for the first time since 1988 and instead focused on the interior, where forward Kevin Knox took control with 25 points and six rebounds while shooting 9-of-11 from the foul line. Freshman forward PJ Washington averages 10.6 points on 51.2 percent shooting for the Wildcats, who have held their last four opponents to under 40 percent shooting from the field.

MATCHUP CHART:

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TRENDS:

* Bulls are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
* Wildcats are 2-0-2 ATS in their last 4 NCAA Tournament games.
* Over is 9-0 in Wildcats last 9 non-conference games.

CONSENSUS: Consensus data is showing 52 percent of bettors taking the favorties from Kentucky, while 56 percent of totals wagers are on the Over.

(11) Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs (3) Tennessee Volunteers (-5.5, 130)

Game to be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

Third-seeded Tennessee hopes for another workmanlike effort when it takes on No. 11 seed Loyola Chicago on Friday night in the quarterfinals of the South Regional in Dallas. The Volunteers rolled to a 73-47 victory over Wright State in the first round for their seventh victory in eight contests and will try to put an end to Loyola’s 11-game win streak after the Ramblers’ buzzer-beating victory over Miami (Fla.) in the first round.

Tennessee had a big edge on the boards while holding Wright State to 31.7 percent shooting from the field in its first-round victory and will try to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2014 when it lost to Michigan by two points. The Volunteers allow 65.8 points per game and Loyola shoots 50.6 percent from the field along with almost 40 percent from behind the 3-point arc overall as the Ramblers try to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1985. Loyola, which owns a victory over Florida early in the season, has won 18 of 19 games after forcing 16 turnovers in the 64-62 victory over Miami (Fla.) in the first round as Dontre Ingram drained a 3-pointer to win it at the buzzer. The Ramblers, which won the Missouri Valley Conference, boast five players averaging in double figures scoring and need one victory to set a program record - passing the 1962-63 team that won an NCAA title.

TV: 6:10 p.m. ET, TNT

LINE HISTORY: Tennessee opened as 6-point chalk and has been bet down slightly to 5.5. The total hit betting boards at 129.5 and money coming in on the over has pushed that number up to an even 130. Check out the complete line history here.

BETTING STATS:

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ABOUT LOYOLA CHICAGO: The Ramblers are a well-balanced offensive unit as junior guard Clayton Custer leads the way (13.4 points) while draining 52.2 percent from the field and 45.1 from behind the 3-point arc. Ingram finished with 13 points against Miami and scores 11.7 per game along with a team-high 6.5 rebounds while junior guard Marques Townes (11.1) managed just 11 total points in the last two games. Senior forward Aundre Jackson (10.9 points) scored 12 in the victory over Miami and his shooting 57.3 percent from the floor.

ABOUT TENNESSEE: Junior forward Admiral Schofield has led the way of late, averaging 19.7 points over the last seven games, and is second on the team in scoring (13.9) while topping the Volunteers at 6.5 rebounds per contest. Sophomore forward Grant Williams is the go-to-player inside and averages a team-best 15.3 points along with 6.1 rebounds after scoring 14 and grabbing nine boards against Wright State. Sophomore guard Lamonte Turner (10.9 points) is the top threat from long range with 68 3-pointers and collected 19 points and nine assists in the first round win.

MATCHUP CHART:

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TRENDS:

* Ramblers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games.
* Under is 6-0 in Ramblers last 6 overall.
* Under is 6-1 in Volunteers last 7 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game.

CONSENSUS: Consensus data is showing 58 percent of bettors taking the favorites from Tennessee, while 53 percent of totals wagers are on the Over.

Can'tPickAWinner

03-17-2018, 06:52 PM

NCAA Tournament's biggest betting mismatches: Second round
Monty Andrews

When Rob Gray and Houston face Michigan, it could come down to which team gets to the foul line more - and if that's the case, the Wolverines have a significant edge.

South Region

(11) Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs. (3) Tennessee Volunteers (-6, 130)

Ramblers' rigid 2-point defense vs. Vols' struggles inside the arc

Are you one of the ramblin' men - or women - who had Loyola-Chicago knocked off the Miami Hurricanes to reach the second round of March Madness? The No. 11 Ramblers were certainly a trendy pick among bracket pickers and bettors alike - but things don't get any easier Saturday as they face the third-seeded Volunteers in second-round action in Dallas. It won't be easy for the Ramblers to execute a second straight upset win, but they have a shot - if they can keep the Vols inside the 3-point line.

Loyola-Chicago did plenty of things right in securing its first trip to the NCAA Tournament in more than three decades - and near the top of the list is being successful at limiting opponents' success on 2-point attempts. The Ramblers held foes to a 46.6-percent rate on 2-point shots, ranking inside the top 50 in the nation. And while they weren't at their best in that regard Thursday - allowing the Hurricanes to go 21-of-40 from inside the arc - they should have better luck against a less offensively gifted Tennessee team.

The Volunteers make their offensive bones from two spots on the court - the free-throw line (75.9 percent, 39th in the nation) and 3-point territory (38.1 percent, 46th). And while the 3s didn't fall in their first-round rout of Wright State (5-for-18), the foul shots did (14-for-16). But Tennessee shot just 47.2 percent from 2-point range in the regular season, good for 283rd in the country. And if that trend continues this weekend, the Volunteers could find themselves as the Ramblers' next victim.

West Region

(6) Houston Cougars vs. (3) Michigan Wolverines (-3, 134)

"Houston, we have a foul problem" vs. Wolverines' elite discipline

Two teams looking for better performances following uninspired first-half showings meet in Wichita on Saturday when the Houston Cougars and Michigan Wolverines face off for a spot in the Sweet 16. The sixth-seeded Cougars escaped with a two-point victory over a game San Diego State team, while the No. 3 Wolverines slogged their way to a 61-47 win against Montana. This one could come down to which team gets to the foul line more - and if that's the case, the Wolverines have a significant edge.

The Cougars come in armed with one of the most formidable defenses in Division I - and that 64.9 points-per-game average against would have been even lower had Houston showed better discipline during the season. Houston averaged a whopping 21.1 personal fouls per game, more than all but 16 other teams. That includes 20 foul-outs, making the Cougars one of only 38 teams to have 20 or more DQs. As a result, Houston allowed an average of 15.8 made foul shots on 22.2 attempts - well outside the top 250.

The Wolverines had no such foul problems during the season - in fact, they were one of the best-behaved teams in the country. Michigan incurred just 15.6 personal fouls per game, ranking 26th in the country; they also had just six disqualifications in 36 games. That discipline showed up in the free throw stats, as Michigan allowed an average of 11.5 made free throws on 16 attempts. That's a major advantage compared to Houston, and could end up being what pushes the Wolverines into the third round.

East Region

(9) Alabama Crimson Tide vs. (1) Villanova Wildcats (-11, 148)

Crimson Tide's free-throw problems vs. Wildcats' dead-eye shooting

The good news for Collin Sexton: He'll have at least one more game in which to show NBA scouts what he can do on the basketball court. The bad news: There's a good chance it'll be his last opportunity, with oddsmakers having made the Alabama Crimson Tide considerable underdogs Saturday against Villanova in second-round action in Dallas. The No. 9 Crimson Tide squeaked out a win over Virginia Tech but will have their hands full with a Wildcats team that does just about everything well.

Alabama's deficiencies start at the free-throw line, where Avery Johnson's crew has been dismal for the majority of the season. The Crimson Tide finished outside the top 300 in the country during the regular season at 67.2 percent and were even less efficient in their tournament opener, missing nine of 27 attempts in a three-point triumph over the Hokies. Four of the team's top six scorers during the season show 70 percent or worse, while Sexton led the way at 77.8 percent.

The Crimson Tide can't hope to keep up with the Wildcats from the foul line. Villanova was sensational from just about everywhere - boasting an incredible 60 percent adjusted field-goal rate while ranking third in actual field-goal percentage (50.7) - and that includes the free-throw stripe, where it connected on 77.2 percent of its attempts, good for 20th overall. The Wildcats extended that hot shooting in their tournament opener vs. Radford (11-of-14), and should have a decided edge in that department vs. Alabama.

Midwest Region

(7) Rhode Island Rams vs. (2) Duke Blue Devils (-9.5, 149.5)

Rams' top-flight TO margin vs. Blue Devils' lack of ball pressure

Duke looked every bit the championship contender in its tournament-opening 89-67 victory over Iona - and is expected to do the same in Round 2 as it faces Rhode Island in Midwest Region action Saturday in Pittsburgh. The Blue Devils will be at or close to a double-digit fave when this one tips off - but the Rams, who defeated Oklahoma in a thrilling first-round encounter, could find a way to keep this one close if they can take advantage of an edge in the turnover department.

For Rhode Island, one of the keys to victory in Thursday's opener was to capitalize on the inevitable turnover barrage Trae Young would provide. And while Young torched the Rams for 28 points, he also had six of Oklahoma's 14 turnovers - and as expected, the Rams dominated the turnover battle by committing just six of their own. Rhode Island's plus-5.2 average turnover margin ranked second in the nation this season, and is a major reason why the Rams are among the final 32 teams standing.

The Blue Devils are a difficult assignment for anyone, but they do have their weaknesses - and turnover margin is one of them. Despite being one of the top teams in the nation yet again, Duke boasted a modest plus-0.7 average turnover ratio in 2017-18 and produced a turnover on just 14.5 percent of opponent possessions - ranking outside the top 275 in Division I. Rhode Island might not be able to run with the Blue Devils, but stealing a few extra possessions could make things interesting.

Can'tPickAWinner

03-17-2018, 06:52 PM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Saturday, March 17

Rhode Island @ Duke

Game 523-524
March 17, 2018 @ 2:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Rhode Island
66.735
Duke
73.318
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Duke
by 6 1/2
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Duke
by 10
150
Dunkel Pick:
Rhode Island
(+10); Under

Alabama @ Villanova

Game 525-526
March 17, 2018 @ 12:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Alabama
67..894
Villanova
75.674
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Villanova
by 8
143
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Villanova
by 11 1/2
148 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Alabama
(+11 1/2); Under

Seton Hall @ Kansas

Game 527-528
March 17, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seton Hall
68.737
Kansas
74.352
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas
by 5 1/2
158
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas
by 4
153 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas
(-4); Over

Houston @ Michigan

Game 529-530
March 17, 2018 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
70.612
Michigan
76.231
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Michigan
by 5 1/2
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Michigan
by 3
133 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Michigan
(-3); Over

Loyola-Chicago @ Tennessee

Game 531-532
March 17, 2018 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Loyola-Chicago
67.892
Tennessee
70.756
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tennessee
by 3
125
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tennessee
by 6
130 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Loyola-Chicago
(+6); Under

Florida @ Texas Tech

Game 533-534
March 17, 2018 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida
72.354
Texas Tech
71.298
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 1
128
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas Tech
by 2
134 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(+2); Under

Ohio State @ Gonzaga

Game 535-536
March 17, 2018 @ 7:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ohio State
67.563
Gonzaga
73.102
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Gonzaga
by 5 1/2
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Gonzaga
by 2 1/2
142 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Gonzaga
(-2 1/2); Over

Buffalo @ Kentucky

Game 537-538
March 17, 2018 @ 5:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
65.258
Kentucky
73.412
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kentucky
by 8
160
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kentucky
by 5 1/2
155 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kentucky
(-5 1/2); Over

Penn State @ Notre Dame

Game 539-540
March 17, 2018 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Penn State
65.734
Notre Dame
67.297
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Notre Dame
by 1 1/2
134
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Notre Dame
by 5 1/2
140 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Penn State
(+5 1/2); Under

Portland St @ San Diego

Game 547-548
March 17, 2018 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland St
52.575
San Diego
54.980
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 2 1/2
151
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
by 6
157
Dunkel Pick:
Portland St
(+6); Under

Can'tPickAWinner

03-17-2018, 06:52 PM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Saturday, March 17

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RHODE ISLAND (26 - 7) vs. DUKE (27 - 7) - 3/17/2018, 3:00 AM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games this season.
DUKE is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
DUKE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
DUKE is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
DUKE is 215-159 ATS (+40.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 1-0 against the spread versus RHODE ISLAND over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 1-0 straight up against RHODE ISLAND over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ALABAMA (20 - 15) vs. VILLANOVA (31 - 4) - 3/17/2018, 12:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
VILLANOVA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games this season.
VILLANOVA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
VILLANOVA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
VILLANOVA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
VILLANOVA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
VILLANOVA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
VILLANOVA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
VILLANOVA is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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SETON HALL (22 - 11) vs. KANSAS (28 - 7) - 3/17/2018, 7:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SETON HALL is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after allowing 80 points or more this season.
KANSAS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SETON HALL is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

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

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HOUSTON (27 - 7) vs. MICHIGAN (29 - 7) - 3/17/2018, 9:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games this season.
MICHIGAN is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
MICHIGAN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
MICHIGAN is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.

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

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LOYOLA-IL (29 - 5) vs. TENNESSEE (26 - 8) - 3/17/2018, 3:00 AM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
LOYOLA-IL is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games this season.
LOYOLA-IL is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
LOYOLA-IL is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOYOLA-IL is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 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.

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FLORIDA (21 - 12) vs. TEXAS TECH (25 - 9) - 3/17/2018, 8:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 133-99 ATS (+24.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 78-50 ATS (+23.0 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 29-49 ATS (-24.9 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 29-49 ATS (-24.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 107-140 ATS (-47.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 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.

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OHIO ST (25 - 8) vs. GONZAGA (31 - 4) - 3/17/2018, 7:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GONZAGA is 153-112 ATS (+29.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.

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

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BUFFALO (27 - 8) vs. KENTUCKY (25 - 10) - 3/17/2018, 5:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 90-60 ATS (+24.0 Units) in March games since 1997.
BUFFALO is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BUFFALO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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PENN ST (22 - 13) at NOTRE DAME (21 - 14) - 3/17/2018, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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PORTLAND ST (20 - 13) at SAN DIEGO (19 - 13) - 3/17/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND ST is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 37-63 ATS (-32.3 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1997.

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

Can'tPickAWinner

03-17-2018, 06:53 PM

NCAAB

Saturday, March 17

Last eight years, #1-seeds who covered their 1st round game are 9-7 vs spread in 2nd round, but since 2010, Villanova is 1-4 SU in this round, losing as a #1-seed two of last three years. Wildcats beat SEC’s Tennessee by 9 back in December; Villanova won its last six games; they’re 14-0 outside the Big East (NC sked #59)- they won very easily Thursday. Alabama won three of its last four games after a 5-game skid; they’re #348 experience team, 9-4 outside SEC (#84 NC sked). Tide played only two guys more than 29:00 in Thursday’s 86-83 win over Virginia Tech.

Rhode Island played four starters 34:00+ in OT win over Oklahoma; since 1987, second round underdogs who won their previous game in OT are 12-20 vs spread. URI starts four seniors; they’re 5-6 vs top 100 teams- they lost by 15 to Virginia in only ACC game this year. Duke won eight of its last ten games; since 2010, Blue Devils won five of last six 2nd round games (4-2 vs spread); they got very little resistance in 89-67 win over Iona Thursday. Last three years, ACC teams are 26-13-1 vs spread when playing teams from the Atlantic 14.

Kentucky is least experienced team in country, starting four freshman, one soph; Wildcats won eight of last nine games- they’re 11-2 outside the SEC (NC sked #46), 20-10 vs top 100 teams. Kentucky won six of last seven 2nd round games, but they’re 0-3 vs spread in last three. Buffalo is #149 experience team- they lost by 16 to SEC’s Texas A&M. Bulls won 20 of their last 23 games, are 1-5 vs top 100 teams this season, losing by 6-14-11-7-16 points. SEC teams covered six of last eight games vs MAC squads. Buffalo played three guys 33:00+ in Thursday’s game.

Loyola won its last 11 games and 18 of last 19; they played only two guys more than 29:00 in their upset win over Miami- they outscored ‘canes 9-2 over last 2:46 of game. Ramblers are #132 experience team that plays slow (#314) pace. Tennessee crushed Wright St Thursday; Vols won 7 of last 8 games, are #270 experience team Barnes was 5-5 in 2nd round games at Texas, but lost last three; his last Sweet 16 was 2008. Last three years, SEC teams are 8-5 vs spread when playing MVC opponents; last four years, #3-seeds are 6-10 vs spread in this round.

Kansas won nine of its last ten games; over last 11 years, Jayhawks are 8-3 SU in this round, 6-5 vs spread. Kansas was down 21-11 early vs Penn, but they won fairly easily, played three starters 32:00+. Seton Hall is #55 experience team is 5-6 in its last 11 games; three of their last five games were decided either by 1 point or in OT. Pirates are #57 experience team- they beat Texas Tech of Big X by 1o in Brooklyn last fall- only two of their guys played more than 29:00 vs NC State. Last three years, Big East underdogs are 3-4 against spread when facing a Big X team.

Gonzaga made 12-25 on arc, crushed Ohio State 86-59 at PK80 tourney in Oregon in November; it was 44-31 at half. Zags won last three 2nd round games, after being 0-5 in this round from 2010-14. Gonzaga won its last 15 games overall; they outscored UNCG 6-0 over final 1:21 Thursday to advance. Four Zags played 33:00+. Buckeyes split their last six games; Holtmann was 1-2 in this round while coaching Butler. OSU outscored South Dakota St 11-3 over final 1:40 to advance 81-73. Ohio State is 3-3 vs spread as an underdog. Zags are 9-4 vs top 100 teams.

Texas Tech won three of last four games; they were down 7 Thursday with 10:23 left, but won by 10 for first NCAA win since ’05. Tech played only two guys more than 27:00. Red Raiders are 12-1 outside Big X (NC sked #310). Florida had stress-free win over Bonnies; Gators are 9-4 outside SEC (NC sked #54)- they’ve been in Sweet 16 last five years. Last nine years, favorites are 9-4 vs spread when #’s 3-6 seeds meet in 2nd round; they’ve been only two of those the last three years. Last three years, SEC underdogs are 16-9 vs spread when facing a Big X opponent.

Houston won 11 of last 13 games- they’re #48 experience team that is 11-2 outside AAC (#250 NC sked), 11-4 vs top 100 teams- they’ve got #8 eFG% defense in country. Cougars used couple of guys 36:00+ in 69-67 win over San Diego St- Gray scored 39 of their 67 points. Michigan won ugly 61-47 game Thursday; they’re 13-3 outside Big 14 (#299 NC sked). Wolverines played three guys 32:00+ Thursday; they won/covered three of last four 2nd round games. Last nine years, favorites are 9-4 vs spread when #’s 3-6 seeds meet in 2nd round.

Other tournaments
Notre Dame won five of last seven games; they’re healthy now with Colson/Farrell back in lineup. Irish are 0-2 vs Big 14 teams this season, losing by 18 at Michigan State, by 3 in OT to Indiana on a neutral floor. Irish start three seniors; they waxed Hampton by 21 in first NIT game- only one of their guys played 30:00+. Penn State outscored Temple 20-5 on foul line in 63-57 home win over the Owls Wednesday. Lions lost by 7 at NC State, beat hapless Pitt in their two games vs ACC opponents this season.

Portland State is 3-0 vs WCC teams this year, beating Portland by 5, LMU by 9, Santa Clara by 3; Vikings won five of their last seven games- they haven’t played in nine days. PSU is 4-9 this year vs teams ranked in top 150. San Diego fired its coach for off-court reasons couple weeks ago; they won first tourney game Monday by 16 over Hartford, making 12-26 on arc. Toreros are #125 experience team, starting four juniors and a senior- they beat Northern Arizona by 28 in their only Big Sky game this season.

Can'tPickAWinner

03-17-2018, 06:53 PM

NCAAB

Saturday, March 17

Trend Report

PENN STATE @ NOTRE DAME
Penn State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Penn State is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Notre Dame's last 6 games
Notre Dame is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

ALABAMA @ VILLANOVA
Alabama is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Alabama's last 21 games
Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Villanova's last 16 games

RHODE ISLAND @ DUKE
Rhode Island is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Rhode Island's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Duke's last 9 games
Duke is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games

BUFFALO @ KENTUCKY
Buffalo is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Buffalo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Kentucky is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Kentucky is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

LOYOLA-CHICAGO @ TENNESSEE
Loyola-Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Loyola-Chicago's last 5 games
Tennessee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tennessee's last 8 games

SETON HALL @ KANSAS
Seton Hall is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Seton Hall's last 11 games
Kansas is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Kansas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

OHIO STATE @ GONZAGA
Ohio State is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio State's last 5 games
Gonzaga is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Gonzaga's last 6 games

FLORIDA @ TEXAS TECH
Florida is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas Tech's last 7 games
Texas Tech is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

HOUSTON @ MICHIGAN
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Houston is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Michigan is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games

PORTLAND STATE @ SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland State's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland State's last 5 games
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Portland State
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

Can'tPickAWinner

03-17-2018, 06:55 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Saturday, March 17

Atlanta @ Milwaukee

Game 501-502
March 17, 2018 @ 6:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
107.599
Milwaukee
115.100
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 7 1/2
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 11
214 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+11); Over

Indiana @ Washington

Game 503-504
March 17, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
00.000
Washington
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana

Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
( );

Houston @ New Orleans

Game 505-506
March 17, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
129.082
New Orleans
117.624
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 11 1/2
232
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 6 1/2
227
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-6 1/2); Over

Dallas @ Brooklyn

Game 507-508
March 17, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
116.656
Brooklyn
115.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 1
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brooklyn
by 2 1/2
213
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+2 1/2); Over

Charlotte @ New York

Game 509-510
March 17, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
113.800
New York
111.775
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 2
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 6 1/2
221
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+6 1/2); Over

Denver @ Memphis

Game 511-512
March 17, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
00.000
Memphis
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver

Dunkel Pick:
Denver
( );

Cleveland @ Chicago

Game 513-514
March 17, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
00.000
Chicago
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland

Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
( );

Minnesota @ San Antonio

Game 515-516
March 17, 2018 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
117.312
San Antonio
122.785
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 5 1/2
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 4
211 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(-4); Over

Sacramento @ Utah

Game 517-518
March 17, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
116.000
Utah
127.652
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 11 1/2
195
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 14 1/2
200 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento
(+14 1/2); Under

Golden State @ Phoenix

Game 519-520
March 17, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
00.000
Phoenix
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State

Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
( );

Detroit @ Portland

Game 521-522
March 17, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
111.966
Portland
127.961
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 16
204
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 8
209
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(-8); Under

Can'tPickAWinner

03-17-2018, 06:55 PM

NBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, March 17

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ATLANTA (20 - 49) at MILWAUKEE (36 - 32) - 3/17/2018, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 67-84 ATS (-25.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games in the second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 152-191 ATS (-58.1 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 86-117 ATS (-42.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-3 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 5-4 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (40 - 29) at WASHINGTON (39 - 30) - 3/17/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-4 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-4 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (54 - 14) at NEW ORLEANS (39 - 29) - 3/17/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games in the second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 116-86 ATS (+21.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
HOUSTON is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 5-5 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 7-3 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (22 - 47) at BROOKLYN (21 - 48) - 3/17/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 39-29 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 407-331 ATS (+42.9 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 501-419 ATS (+40.1 Units) in road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 184-138 ATS (+32.2 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
DALLAS is 205-164 ATS (+24.6 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
DALLAS is 59-36 ATS (+19.4 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.
BROOKLYN is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 3-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-1 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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CHARLOTTE (30 - 39) at NEW YORK (24 - 45) - 3/17/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 28-37 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 7-23 ATS (-18.3 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-3 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 5-4 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (38 - 31) at MEMPHIS (18 - 50) - 3/17/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 5-5 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 6-4 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (39 - 29) at CHICAGO (24 - 44) - 3/17/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 9-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-4 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (40 - 29) at SAN ANTONIO (39 - 30) - 3/17/2018, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 366-429 ATS (-105.9 Units) in the second half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 1038-910 ATS (+37.0 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 828-706 ATS (+51.4 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 529-443 ATS (+41.7 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 189-147 ATS (+27.3 Units) in March games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 184-141 ATS (+28.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-4 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 8-1 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (23 - 47) at UTAH (39 - 30) - 3/17/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
UTAH is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
UTAH is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 5-4 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 6-3 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (52 - 17) at PHOENIX (19 - 51) - 3/17/2018, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 9-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (30 - 38) at PORTLAND (42 - 26) - 3/17/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 30-43 ATS (-17.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
PORTLAND is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in March games this season.
PORTLAND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-0 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-0 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

Can'tPickAWinner

03-17-2018, 06:56 PM

NBA

Saturday, March 17

Trend Report

ATLANTA @ MILWAUKEE
Atlanta is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Atlanta is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Milwaukee's last 21 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 12 games at home

INDIANA @ WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana

HOUSTON @ NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 20-1 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New Orleans's last 8 games at home
New Orleans is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games

DALLAS @ BROOKLYN
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 5 games at home
Brooklyn is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Dallas

CHARLOTTE @ NEW YORK
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Charlotte's last 10 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New York's last 10 games when playing at home against Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 6 games at home

CLEVELAND @ CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Cleveland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Chicago is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Cleveland
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland

DENVER @ MEMPHIS
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Denver's last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing Denver
Memphis is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Denver

MINNESOTA @ SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Minnesota's last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

SACRAMENTO @ UTAH
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Utah is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

GOLDEN STATE @ PHOENIX
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Phoenix's last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Phoenix's last 10 games when playing Golden State

DETROIT @ PORTLAND
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games

Can'tPickAWinner

03-17-2018, 06:56 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Saturday, March 17

Indiana @ Washington

Game 503-504
March 17, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
117.141
Washington
123.096
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 6
204
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 3 1/2
209
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-3 1/2); Under

Denver @ Memphis

Game 511-512
March 17, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
119.763
Memphis
104.556
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 15
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 6
216
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(-6); Under

Cleveland @ Chicago

Game 513-514
March 17, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
117.967
Chicago
110.748
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 7
229
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 6
223
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-6); Over

Golden State @ Phoenix

Game 519-520
March 17, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
120.195
Phoenix
103.621
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 16 1/2
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 3
217
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-3); Under

Can'tPickAWinner

03-17-2018, 06:57 PM

NBA

Saturday, March 17

Bucks won their last three games with Atlanta; over is 5-5 in last ten series games. Hawks are 3-0 vs spread in their last three visits to Wisconsin. Atlanta lost its last five games; they’re 3-5 in last eight games as road underdogs- their last three games went over total. Milwaukee lost seven of its last ten games; they’re 0-7 vs spread in last seven games as home favorites. Bucks’ last three games went over total.

Wizards won four of last five games with Indiana; over is 7-3 in last ten series games. Pacers are 4-1 vs spread in last five games in this arena. Indiana won six of its last eight games; they’re 5-0 vs spread in last five games as road underdogs- their last nine games stayed under. Washington is 3-2 in its last five games; they’re 1-5 in last six games as home favorites. Four of their last five games went over.

Rockets won six of last eight games with New Orleans; under is 5-2 in last seven series games. Rockets are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Bourbon street. Houston won 20 its last 21 games; they covered eight of last nine road games. Rockets’ last five games stayed under total. Pelicans lost three of their last four games; they’re 1-3 in last four games as home underdogs. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Dallas won four of last five games with Brooklyn; they covered three of last four games in Kings County, three of which went over the total. Mavericks are 3-2 in their last five games; they’re 11-4 in last 15 games as road underdogs. Three of their last four games stayed under. Brooklyn lost seven of its last eight games; they’re 4-6 as home favorites this year. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Home side won nine of last ten Hornet-Knick games; Charlotte is 1-4 vs spread in last five trips to Manhattan. Five of last six series games went over. Hornets lost six of their last eight games; they’re 5-2 as road favorites this season. Seven of their last nine games went over. Knicks lost their last nine games (2-7 vs spread); they’re 1-7 in last eight tries as home underdogs. Six of their last nine games went over.

Nuggets won their last three games with the Grizzlies; they’re 2-2 vs spread in last four visits to Memphis. Last four series games stayed under the total. Denver won three of its last four games; they’re 4-8 as road favorites this year. Seven of their last ten games went over total. Memphis lost its last 19 games; their last win was in January. Grizzlies are 2-7 in last nine games as home underdogs. Under is 6-3 in their last nine games.

Cavaliers won their last three games with the Bulls; they’re 1-3 vs spread in last four visits to Chicago. Over is 5-3 in last eight series games. Cleveland lost three of its last four games; they are 3-11 in last 14 games as road favorites. Four of their last six games stayed under. Chicago is 4-3 in its last seven games; they’re 9-4 in last 13 games as home underdogs. Three of their last four home games stayed under.

Spurs won nine of last ten games with Minnesota; three of last four series games stayed under the total. Timberwolves are 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to the Alamo. Minnesota split their last eight games; they’re 4-8 in last dozen games as road underdogs. Over is 7-3 in their last 10 games. San Antonio lost five of its last eight games; they’re 3-6 in last nine games as home favorites. Spurs’ last six games stayed under the total.

Jazz won its last four games with Sacramento; road team won six of last seven series games. Kings are 2-1-1 vs spread in last four visits to Utah. Five of their last seven games stayed under the total. Sacramento is 5-4 in its last nine games; they’re 5-4 vs spread on road if they played night before. Six of their last eight games stayed under. Utah won its last eight games, covered its last six; they’re 3-6 in last nine games as home favorites. Eight of their last ten games went under the total.

Curry-Thompson-Durant are all for for the Warriors; they won last 10 games with Phoenix, are 2-2 vs spread in last four visits to the desert. Three of last four series games went over the total. Golden State lost three of its last four games; they’re 2-9 vs spread in last 11 road games. Seven of last eight Warrior games stayed under. Suns lost their last seven games; they’re 2-8 in last 10 games as home underdogs. Over is 5-5 in their last ten games.

Pistons won their last five games with Portland; they’re 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Oregon. Eight of last ten Detroit games went over the total. Pistons lost eight of their last ten games; they’re 2-10 in last dozen games as road underdogs. Under is 5-3 in their last eight games. Trailblazers won their last 11 games; they’re 6-0 vs spread in last six games as home favorites. Under is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Can'tPickAWinner

03-17-2018, 06:58 PM

NHL
Dunkel

Saturday, March 17

Chicago @ Buffalo

Game 1-2
March 17, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
00.000
Buffalo
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago

Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
( );

Edmonton @ Florida

Game 3-4
March 17, 2018 @ 2:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Edmonton
11.765
Florida
10.304
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Edmonton
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida
-165
6
Dunkel Pick:
Edmonton
(+145); Over

New Jersey @ Los Angeles

Game 5-6
March 17, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Jersey
12.948
Los Angeles
11.350
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Jersey
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
-150
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Jersey
(+130); Over

Philadelphia @ Carolina

Game 7-8
March 17, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
11.377
Carolina
9.934
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Carolina
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-105); Under

Boston @ Tampa Bay

Game 9-10
March 17, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
10.278
Tampa Bay
11.867
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-150
6
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-150); Under

Ottawa @ Columbus

Game 11-12
March 17, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ottawa
11.329
Columbus
12.763
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Columbus
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Columbus
-240
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Columbus
(-240); Under

Montreal @ Toronto

Game 13-14
March 17, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montreal
00.000
Toronto
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Montreal

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Montreal

Dunkel Pick:
Montreal
( );

NY Rangers @ St. Louis

Game 15-16
March 17, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Rangers
12.578
St. Louis
11.447
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Rangers
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-200
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Rangers
(+170); Over

Minnesota @ Arizona

Game 17-18
March 17, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
00.000
Arizona
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota

Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
( );

San Jose @ Vancouver

Game 19-20
March 17, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
10.342
Vancouver
11.844
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vancouver
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose
-200
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vancouver
(+170); Under

Can'tPickAWinner

03-17-2018, 06:58 PM

NHL
Long Sheet

Saturday, March 17

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CHICAGO (30-33-0-8, 68 pts.) at BUFFALO (22-36-0-12, 56 pts.) - 3/17/2018, 1:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-0-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.3 Units)

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EDMONTON (30-35-0-5, 65 pts.) at FLORIDA (35-26-0-7, 77 pts.) - 3/17/2018, 2:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 31-40 ATS (-15.3 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 8-16 ATS (-9.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 7-15 ATS (-9.9 Units) after a division game this season.
EDMONTON is 10-17 ATS (-10.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
EDMONTON is 13-25 ATS (-13.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
EDMONTON is 9-20 ATS (-12.9 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
FLORIDA is 13-3 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home games after a division game this season.
FLORIDA is 82-119 ATS (-64.4 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 189-177 ATS (-31.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 179-207 ATS (-68.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 3-2-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.8 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (36-26-0-8, 80 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (39-26-0-6, 84 pts.) - 3/17/2018, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 21-10 ATS (+10.2 Units) in non-conference games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 37-34 ATS (+75.2 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 16-11 ATS (+28.3 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
NEW JERSEY is 6-1 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LOS ANGELES is 37-41 ATS (-34.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 42-53 ATS (-39.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 109-113 ATS (-54.1 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 12-21 ATS (-13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 3-2 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 3-2-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES 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)

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PHILADELPHIA (35-25-0-11, 81 pts.) at CAROLINA (30-29-0-11, 71 pts.) - 3/17/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 50-60 ATS (-24.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 30-40 ATS (-28.4 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 12-20 ATS (-16.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 64-94 ATS (+159.9 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
CAROLINA is 19-33 ATS (-18.8 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 1-6 ATS (-7.1 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
CAROLINA is 13-18 ATS (-11.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 13-19 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-4 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 7-4-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)

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BOSTON (44-17-0-8, 96 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (48-18-0-4, 100 pts.) - 3/17/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 49-22 ATS (+15.6 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 28-10 ATS (+12.2 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
TAMPA BAY is 222-228 ATS (+527.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
BOSTON is 45-25 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 29-15 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 60-48 ATS (+112.6 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 10-12 ATS (-12.9 Units) after a division game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-3 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 7-3-0 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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OTTAWA (26-33-0-11, 63 pts.) at COLUMBUS (38-28-0-5, 81 pts.) - 3/17/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 16-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 22-7 ATS (+14.4 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 49-49 ATS (+109.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 50-46 ATS (+109.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 26-25 ATS (+61.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 5-3 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 5-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)

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MONTREAL (26-33-0-12, 64 pts.) at TORONTO (42-22-0-7, 91 pts.) - 3/17/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 8-2 (+5.7 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 8-2-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.5 Units)

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NY RANGERS (32-32-0-7, 71 pts.) at ST LOUIS (37-28-0-5, 79 pts.) - 3/17/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 2-11 ATS (+15.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
ST LOUIS is 24-9 ATS (+13.3 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 33-13 ATS (+13.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 35-22 ATS (+8.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 3-2 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 3-2-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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MINNESOTA (40-24-0-7, 87 pts.) at ARIZONA (23-36-0-11, 57 pts.) - 3/17/2018, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-4 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 4-4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)

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SAN JOSE (39-23-0-9, 87 pts.) at VANCOUVER (25-37-0-9, 59 pts.) - 3/17/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 10-17 ATS (-13.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 6-13 ATS (-12.1 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 158-114 ATS (+28.5 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 18-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
VANCOUVER is 8-19 ATS (+33.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
VANCOUVER is 22-54 ATS (+79.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 1-10 ATS (+12.3 Units) in home games in March games over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 132-133 ATS (-75.6 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 4-17 ATS (+27.6 Units) after a division game this season.
VANCOUVER is 9-26 ATS (+38.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 102-128 ATS (-53.4 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
SAN JOSE is 11-3 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 11-3-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.2 Units)

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03-17-2018, 06:59 PM

NHL

Saturday, March 17

Trend Report

CHICAGO @ BUFFALO
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games
Buffalo is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games at home

EDMONTON @ FLORIDA
Edmonton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
Edmonton is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Florida is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Florida is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games

NEW JERSEY @ LOS ANGELES
New Jersey is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
New Jersey is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Los Angeles's last 18 games when playing New Jersey
Los Angeles is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

PHILADELPHIA @ CAROLINA
Philadelphia is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing Carolina
Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Carolina's last 14 games at home

OTTAWA @ COLUMBUS
Ottawa is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Ottawa is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Columbus is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Columbus is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

BOSTON @ TAMPA BAY
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games

MONTREAL @ TORONTO
Montreal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Montreal is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

NY RANGERS @ ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Rangers's last 5 games
NY Rangers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of St. Louis's last 11 games

MINNESOTA @ ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Arizona is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games

SAN JOSE @ VANCOUVER
San Jose is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
San Jose is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Vancouver
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Vancouver's last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 5 games