11-18-12

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CBB OKLAHOMA ST at NC STATE

Play Against - Favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points (NC STATE) good foul drawing team - attempting >=25 free throws/game, excellent defensive team - shooting pct defense of <=35% on the season
46-18 since 1997. ( 71.9% 26.2 units )

CBB ST JOHNS at BAYLOR

Play Against - Any team (ST JOHNS) excellent defensive team (<=40%) against a good defensive team (40-42.5%), good ball handling team (<=14.5 TO's) against a poor pressure defensive team (<=14.5 TO's)
309-370 over the last 5 seasons. ( 45.5% 25.8 units )

CBB W MICHIGAN at S FLORIDA

Play On - Road underdogs of 6 or more points vs. the first half line (W MICHIGAN) excellent ball handling team - committing <=12 turnovers/game, after 2 straight games forcing opponent to commit 11 or less turnovers
46-18 since 1997. ( 71.9% 26.2 units )

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NBA GOLDEN STATE at OKLAHOMA CITY

Play Against - Favorites of 10 or more points (OKLAHOMA CITY) tired team - playing 6 or more games in 10 days, first half of the season
41-15 over the last 5 seasons. ( 73.2% 24.5 units )
0-1 this year. ( 0.0% -1.1 units )

NBA CLEVELAND at PHILADELPHIA

Play On - Favorites vs. the money line (PHILADELPHIA) an average team (+/- 3 PPG differential) against a terrible team (<=-7 PPG differential)
232-55 over the last 5 seasons. ( 80.8% 85.0 units )
6-2 this year. ( 75.0% 0.4 units )

NBA CLEVELAND at PHILADELPHIA

Play On - Favorites of 2 to 5.5 points vs. the first half line (PHILADELPHIA) after being beaten by the spread by 30 or more points total in their last three games, with a winning percentage of between 45-55% on the season
93-48 since 1997. ( 66.0% 40.2 units )

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PAUL LEINER

100* Over 192.5 Nets/Kings

100* Over 55 Saints/Raiders

50* Texans -16

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NFLPredictions
Kevin

8-1 last 2 weeks in the NFL

2 UNIT 6-Point Teaser = DOLPHINS +7.5 and BRONCOS -1.5 (-120)
(Note: I'm risking 2.40 units to win 2.00 units)


--Notes: I bet this at Bookmaker.eu (you click on the dropdown menu that says "straight" and select teaser). At 5dimes.eu teasers can be found along the left hand side and because of how 5dimes has this shaded you will need to most likely click 6.5 point teaser "ties win" and not "ties reduce". If you don't understand just email me with any questions.


Because this is a Thursday night game I will give out the Miami write up right now, and then the Broncos write up with the other write ups tomorrow or Friday. The Dolphins enter Thursday's game with a 4-5 record and 2-3 record on the road. They've lost two straight after winning three straight, with their latest a brutal 37-3 loss to the Titans. Their last game wasn't who the Dolphins have been this year, as neither their offense or defense showed up. The Dolphins had allowed 24 or fewer points against in all 8 games before Sunday. Buffalo enters the game 3-6 and 1-2 at home. They've lost 3 straight and 5 of their last 6 games. Although they covered the spread in New England, the Bills have been playing poor football, allowing 21+ points against in 5 of their last 6 and 35+ points against in 4 of those games. Offensively the Bills rank higher than the Dolphins, but Buffalo is 31st in the league defensively allowing 410 yards against per game and last in the NFL allowing 31.7 points against per game (11 more papg than Miami is allowing). The Dolphins are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs divisional opponents and beat the Bills both times they met last season. The Dolphins are also 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games overall and 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 road games. Buffalo is just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs divisional opponents. Over the last few years the Dolphins are 6-2 ATS in these two teams last 8 meetings. Thursday should be a close game, and the Dolphins have a good shot at pulling off an upset. Take them in the first leg of the teaser getting 7.5.


2 UNIT = Arizona Cardinals @ Atlanta Falcons - FALCONS -9.5 (-101)
(Note: I'm risking 2.02 units to win 2.00 units)


2 UNIT = Cleveland Browns @ Dallas Cowboys - BROWNS +8 (-110)
(Note: I'm risking 2.20 units to win 2.00 units)


2 UNIT = Jacksonville Jaguars @ Houston Texans - TEXANS -15 (+100)
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 2.00 units)


2 UNIT = New Orleans Saints @ Oakland Raiders - SAINTS -4.5 (-106)
(Note: I'm risking 2.12 units to win 2.00 units)

2 UNIT = Arizona Cardinals @ Atlanta Falcons - FALCONS -9.5 (-101)
(Note: I'm risking 2.02 units to win 2.00 units)
The Arizona Cardinals are coming off a bye, but had lost 5 straight games heading into their bye week. They are 4-5 overall and just1-3 on the road. Over their last 5 games the Cardinals have scored just 53 points(10.6 points per game). The Falcons are 8-1 and coming off their first loss of the season, a 31-27 loss in New Orleans. Atlanta is perfect at home, with wins over Denver, Carolina, Oakland and Dallas. They are 6-3 ATS overall and 2-2 ATS at home. Although the Cardinals have a much higher ranked defensive in yards against, they are side by side allowing 19.2 and 19.3 points against per game. Their offenses are on different levels though, as the Falcons are ranked 6th overall and are scoring 27.4 points per game. The Cardinals are ranked 31st overall and are scoring just 16 points per game. QB John Skelton will get another start for the Cardinals and he is 33rd in the league with a 65.8 QB Rating, as he has thrown just 2 TDs and 5 INTs. Falcons QB Matt Ryan has been one of the most effective in the league completing 68.4% of his passes with 20 TDs , 7 INTs, and a 102.6 QB Rating. Note that the Cardinals are just 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 road games, and 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Falcons rebound from a loss well going 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games following a straight up loss. They are also 12-4-1 ATS in their last 17 vs a team with a losing record. Head to head the Falcons are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings. Arizona struggles on the road going 3-9 over the past two seasons away from home, and they have a very tough task this week. Given that they can't put together much offensively I don't see the Cardinals keeping this one close. The play is on Atlanta here.

2 UNIT = Cleveland Browns @ Dallas Cowboys - BROWNS +8 (-110)
(Note: I'm risking 2.20 units to win 2.00 units)
Cleveland goes into Dallas after a bye week looking to improve on their 2-7 record. Dallas is coming off a big win in Philadelphia and improved to 4-5 on the year. They are just 1-2 at home this season, while the Browns are winless on the road. All of a sudden it seems as if the Cowboys are getting a bunch of respect even though they were 1-4 over their last 5 games heading into Philadelphia, and knocked off a team that had won 3 games all season by a combined 4 points. The Cowboys rank much higher defensively than the Browns, but are giving up less than 1 point fewer per game. The Cowboys also rank a lot higher offensively but are averaging just 20.9 ppg compared to the Browns at 18.8 ppg. Advantage at the QB spot clearly goes to Tony Romo, although he has thrown just 12 TDs compared to 13 INTs this season. We are making this play because of the position the Cowboys are in. This is a good spot for a let down game after they went into Philadelphia and beat one of their division rvials, and now come home to host a 2-7 AFC team. Dallas also has a Thursday Thanksgiving home game just 4 days after this one against the Redskins that will be in the back of their minds. Cleveland also had an extra week of prep time with the bye week. Note that Dallas is just 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games overall, 3-7 ATS in their last 10 vs a team with a losing record, and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 home games. The Browns are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 road games, and 8-2-1 ATS in their lat 11 games following a straight up loss. Yes the Cowboys are the better team and are at home, but they haven't had much of a home field advantage and this is a tough spot for them. I like the Browns to come into Dallas Sunday and keep it close.

2 UNIT = Jacksonville Jaguars @ Houston Texans - TEXANS -15 (+100)
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 2.00 units)
I will rarely play any spread over 2 touchdowns, but I think we have a good spot to take Houston this week. The Texans enter this game 8-1 (4-1 at home) while the Jaguars are 1-8 on the year (1-3 on the road). Jacksonville has lost 6 straight games in which they have scored more than 15 points just once. Included in those games was last week's Thursday Night'er where they lost 27-10 at home, and looked absolutely awful. The Houston Texans beat Chicago last Sunday night 13-6 as 1 point underdogs, and have now won three straight. Houston has the league's 2nd ranked defense, and they are avering jsut 15.9 points against per game. Jacksonville's D is ranked 27th and are allowing 27.3 points against per game. Houston is ranked 14th offensively, but they are near the top of the league scoring 27.8 ppg. The Jaguars are 32nd in the NFL offensively and are scoring a league worse 14.1 ppg. Their only hope on offense is Maurice Jones-Drew, but he will miss his 4th straight game on Sunday. Note that the Jags are just 7-19-1 ATS in their last 27 games vs a team with a winning record. The Texans are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 home games, and 19-7-2 in their last 29 games overall. Take note that 4 of Houston's 8 victories have come by at least 15 points, while 5 of Jacksonville's 8 losses have been by atleast 15 points. These two teams met in Jacksonville in Week 2 with the Texans winning by 20 points. I think Jacksonville will be lucky to score 10 points on Sunday, and the Texans will cover this big spread.

2 UNIT = New Orleans Saints @ Oakland Raiders - SAINTS -4.5 (-106)
(Note: I'm risking 2.12 units to win 2.00 units)
I'm big on New Orleans right now and for good reasons. The Saints have won their last two games over Atlanta and Philadelphia, and have won 4 of 5 overall to improve to 4-5 on the season. The Raiders have dropped two straight, including last week's 55-20 loss in Baltimore. Oakland is just 3-6 this year and 2-2 at home, with two of their three victories coming against Kansas City and Jacksonville (both 1 win teams). This one looks to be a high scoring game, as New Orleans' defense is ranked 32nd while the Raiders are ranked 23rd defensively. The Saints are allowing less points against per game at 28.4 compared to the Raiders who are giving up a league worst 31.6 papg. New Orleans' offense is ranked 4th and are averaging 27.7 ppg, while the Raiders are 12th and averaging 21.2 ppg. QB Drew Brees has thrown 25 TDs and 9 INTs this season for a 97.3 QB Rating, while Carson Palmer has thrown 15 TDs, 9 INTs and has a 86.8 QB Rating. Although Drew Brees prefers playing in a dome, he should be fine in a warm weather outdoor stadium. The saints are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 overall, and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs a team with a losing record. The Raiders are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall, and 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 home games. The Saints have a ton of momentum heading into this one after knocking off the 8-0 Falcons last week, and they still have playoffs on their minds. The Raiders always play tough at home, but this team doesn't have enough to keep up with the Saints. I like New Orleans to win by a touchdown.
Let's keep it going, Kevin

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GamingToday’s Consensus Picks November 18, 2012 6:00 AM by GT Staff

NFL Football

Philadelphia Eagles +3½

Detroit Lions +3½

Arizona Cardinals +10

Carolina Panthers +1½

Indianapolis Colts +9½

Jacksonville Jaguars +15

Oakland Raiders +5

Denver Broncos -8

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Best Weekend wagers with Weekend Warrior November 18, 2012 6:00 AM by GT Staff

NCAA Basketball

Gonzaga -32

Connecticut -10

Louisville -23½

NFL Football

Cleveland Browns +7½

Pittsburgh Steelers +3

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NCAA Basketball Play of the Day November 18, 2012 6:00 AM by GT Staff

South Dakota +32 at Gonzaga

The Zags are looking awesome early and hardly ever lose at home. South Dakota won’t enjoy the trip to Spokane.

GONZAGA

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Andy Iskoe

Sunday, Nov. 18

Eagles (+1½) at Redskins (NT):- Rookie QB Nick Foles is expected to get his first start as Michael Vick was concussed in Philly’s loss to Dallas. Both teams have struggled on defense but Washington has a huge edge on offense in the rushing game. The Redskins are fresher, healthier and facing an Eagles team that is just 1-7-1 ATS. REDSKINS.

Packers -3½ at Lions (51½): The Packers still have some injury concerns on offense but QB Aaron Rodgers is not among them. They have overcome a sluggish start to the season and over the past month have looked like the team that went 15-1 last season. PACKERS.

Cards +10 at Falcons (45): The Cardinals have been competitive defensively, but it’s been the lack of offense that’s led to the 5 straight losses, averaging under 11 points per game in this stretch. Atlanta has won all 4 of its home games, but the largest margin of victory has been by just 6 points. CARDINALS.

Bucs -1½ at Panthers (48): Carolina is just 2-7 but 5 of the losses have been by a TD or less. Their defense has played much better over the past month, holding 4 of the last 5 foes to less than 100 rushing yards while also holding 4 of the 5 foes to below 230 passing yards. Yet they’ve gone from a 3-point road favorite to a home underdog in just two months? PANTHERS.

Browns +7½ at Cowboys (43½): At 4-5 the Cowboys enter a favorable part of their schedule, which features 5 of the next 6 games at home. Dallas has more talent and will face a challenged Cleveland offense that has topped 17 points just 3 times. The defense has kept the Browns competitive by forcing turnovers, a facet of the game that has plagued the Dallas offense. UNDER.

Jets +3 at Rams (38):St. Louis is 3-1 both SU and ATS at home. However, this will be the first time they’ve been favored in any game this season. Still, they are playing hard for first year coach Jeff Fisher whereas the level of intensity for the Jets has to be questioned. RAMS.

Colts +9½ at Patriots (53½): New England coach Bill Belichick has had success devising game plans against rookie QB’s and gets the chance to so against Indy’s Andrew Luck. The Pats’ 3 losses have been by a combined 4 points. The Colts have won 4 in a row, but all have been against losing teams with a combined record of 11-26. PATRIOTS.

Jaguars +16 at Texans (42½): Houston is a perfect 3-0 laying doubles with all 3 games at home. Jacksonville’s impotent offense has failed to rush for 70 yards in 6 straight games. Five of their 8 losses have been by at least 17 points although each of those came at home. Their three road losses were by 3, 3, and 9 points. JAGUARS.

Bengals +3½ at Chiefs (44): Kansas City played at Pittsburgh on Monday night and 6 of their 7 losses had been by double digits. The Bengals have the edge at QB and at 4-5 still are capable of making a run and repeat last season’s playoff appearance. They’ve already won twice on the road this season. BENGALS.

Saints -4½ at Raiders (54½): New Orleans has won 4 of 5 to get back into position to make a run at a Wild Card. Their defense is a concern but they made strides in recent weeks. The Raiders’ defense will be challenged by a Saints’ offense that is gaining over 300 passing yards per game. OVER.

Chargers +7½ at Broncos (49½): In their earlier meeting the Broncos overcame a 24-0 halftime deficit to win 35-24. The Chargers are a mess but they still have plenty of talent. They will be motivated to make amends for blowing that earlier lead and can certainly keep this close. CHARGERS.

Ravens +3½ at Steelers (46): Both offenses have shown an inclination to play at an up tempo pace. With both defenses less than 100 percent healthy there could be plenty of big plays and lots of points scored as a result. OVER.

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NFL

Jets +3 at Rams: Make or break game for St. Louis off a tie at San Francisco. Jets in disarray. RAMS.

Colts +9½ at Patriots: New England has this bad habit of blowing double digit leads. Andrew Luck getting better each week. COLTS.

Bengals -3½ at Chiefs: KC off Monday niter with Steelers. Bengals can gain a game against either Pittsburgh or Baltimore. BENGALS.

Chargers +7 at Broncos: Peyton and Denver put the final stake in San Diego’s heart and the Norv era. BRONCOS.

Packers -3½ at Lions: Have to wonder if a coaching change is needed in Detroit. GB off a bye and ready to pounce. PACKERS.

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Denny the Dog

Sunday, Nov. 18

Eagles +1½ at Skins: It’s against my nature to back a team that’s lost five in a row and four straight ATS. I truly feel sorry for Reid, especially after what happened to his son. But I just can’t back this team right now. Reid has a chance to start Nick Foles now that Vick has suffered a concussion. I like Shanahan with an extra week to prepare the game plan. Poor Andy has another seven weeks to plan his death march into the owner’s office. SKINS.

Packers -3 at Lions: The Pack was rolling before their bye. They’re on a four-game winning streak. If the Lions were going to make any noise this season I think they would have taken control of the Vikings last Sunday. I don’t think Calvin Johnson and Matt Stafford can carry the entire load themselves. I don’t see much help coming in other areas. PACKERS.

Cards +9½ at Falcons: Atlanta hasn’t covered over 7 this season at home. They’re overdue for a blowout at home and I think the Cards offer a great opportunity, coming into Atlanta on a four-game losing streak. The Falcons should be on high alert after suffering their first loss of the season to the Saints. FALCONS.

Bucs -1½ at Panthers: I thought the Panthers were ready to go on a little roll, but Cam Newton went right back to turning the ball over. It’s not all on Cam with the Panthers not being able to muster anything close to resembling a rushing attack. The Bucs definitely have a new mojo with Greg Schiano calling the shots. Josh Freeman has recorded 13 TD passes and only one pick over his last five games. The Bucs have three straight wins and four of five. BUCS.

Browns +8 at Cowboys: Looks like a blow out at first glance. After further review, the Cowboys have only covered 8 points once this entire season – last Sunday at Philly. As bad as the Browns have been, they usually play competitively. I have a hunch they will be tough after their bye week with jobs on the line. BROWNS.

Jets +3 at Rams: If the Jets were going to make a move it would have started last Sunday at Seattle. Even though Rex is backing Sanchez, I believe he would like to make a move but just doesn’t have enough confidence in Tim Tebow. Rex just doesn’t have the ammunition. His players just aren’t good enough to get the job done. Rams coming off a great effort in San Francisco. Did you see those fake punts? RAMS.

Colts +9½ at Patriots: If you’ve been betting against Indy you must be getting sick of getting your head beat in. I respect what this team has done, especially on their recent four-game winning streak (all covers). The Pats have shown plenty of holes in their defense this season and it’s hard to believe Luck won’t find enough to keep this game extremely close. COLTS.

Jaguars +16 at Texans: Houston pounded the Jags 27-7 earlier in the season on the road. This week they get the Jags at home after an impressive beatdown of Chicago. Houston is a much better team since the Jags last saw them while the Jax hasn’t improved a lick. TEXANS.

Bengals -3½ at Chiefs: The Chiefs have one win all season. What they’re doing to the Kansas City fans is criminal. Speaking of criminals, if the Chiefs were one of those murderers they would be guilty as sin with blood on their hands – a tough case to defend. BENGALS.

Saints -5½ at Raiders: It’s difficult to back a team that’s given up 97 points in the last two games. Saints have won four of five and are back in the wild card race. They will put up plenty of points. The question is will they be able to stop the Raiders. Based on Oakland’s offensive performance the last two weeks and the questionable status of McFadden, I would have to say yes. SAINTS.

Chargers +7 at Broncos: You can’t find two clubs going in more opposite directions. Denver is on a four-game winning streak while the Bolts have lost four of five. Sometimes you can look good even while losing, but with the Chargers that’s not the case. I wouldn’t want to play Denver right now, even if I’m Houston. BRONCOS.

Ravens +4 at Steelers: Steelers have won three consecutive games. Ravens have won five of seven. This nationally televised Sunday night game should be as good as advertised. It’s a great rivalry that’s usually decided in the last few minutes. RAVENS.

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Richard Saber @ Gaming Today

NFL

Colts +9 ½ at Patriots: The Indianapolis players love Luck and are playing with a togetherness you don’t see often in the NFL. COLTS.

Ravens +3½ at Steelers: When these two teams get together it is fireworks and usually ends with a field goal. Take the +3½ as one of them will kick the late 3-pointer for the win. RAVENS.

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NBA

Hot Teams
-- Knicks won six of first seven games (2-0 as HF).
-- Nets won their last four games (1-0 as AF).
-- Warriors won three of five road games (2-1-1 as AU). Thunder won six of their last seven games (3-3 as HF).
-- Celtics won four of last five games (1-1 as AF).
-- Lakers won three of last four games (this is supposed to be first game as coach for D'Antoni-- they're 4-1 as HF).

Cold Teams
-- Pacers lost five of their last seven games (1-3 as AU).
-- Magic lost five of last six games (2-1-1 as AU). Toronto lost five of its last six games (1-1 as HF).
-- Cavaliers lost seven of last eight games, covered one of last four as a road underdog. 76ers lost three of last four at home (1-3 as HF).
-- Kings lost last four games, are 0-7-1 vs spread in last eight.
-- Detroit lost nine of its first ten games (1-0 as HU).
-- Portland lost three of last four home games (1-1 as HU). Bulls covered once in last seven games (2-0 as AF).
-- Rockets lost five of last seven games (2-1-1 as AU).

Totals
-- Eight of ten Indiana games stayed under total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Orlando games.
-- Six of last eight Cleveland games went over total.
-- Both Brooklyn road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-4 in Oklahoma City games this year.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Boston games.
-- Under is 5-3 in last eight Portland games.
-- Last three Houston games went over the total.

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CBB

-- Florida won its first two games, beating Wisconsin by 18 last game; Gators are shooting 61% inside arc so far- only problem was holding on to the ball. Middle Tennessee beat couple of stiff teams, but they beat UCLA/Ole Miss LY. Sun Belt road underdogs are 2-10 vs spread.
-- Richmond is 3-0, allowing 52.7 ppg; they beat UNCW by 43. Spiders are shooting 41% behind arc, but now hit road, move up in class, facing Minnesota squad that beat three stiffs by 36-26-29 points. Gophers are facing Duke in next game Thursday. A-16 road underdogs are 2-5.
-- Akron is 2-2, losing pair of OT games; Zips are shooting just 38.1% inside arc, 37.8% outside; go figure. Penn State is 2-1 after winning awful OT game with Providence Friday (trailed 16-14 at half). A-16 underdogs are 2-5 against spread. MAC single digit favorites are 1-5.
-- Oklahoma State is 3-0 with OT win over Akron; Cowboys have held opponents to 33.6% inside arc, but are moving up in class vs NC State team that won first three games by 37-17-18 games; Wolfpack is #4 in country in eFG% (63.2%), making 45% behind arc, 61% inside it.

-- Tennessee won two of first three games, losing to Oklahoma State by 17 Friday; Vols are fouling too much early on. UMass won its first two games by total of 5 points, then lost by 18 to NC State. Minutemen are playing at face pace, but are still young, with one senior in rotation.
-- Charleston lost first two games of tourney on its home court by 11 to St John's, 4 to Auburn, scoring just 53 ppg; they're turning ball over on 25.8% of possessions, which is poor. Boston College lost to Baylor by 16, Dayton by 10. ACC teams are 10-3 vs spread away from home.
-- Washington was up 16 at half yesterday, needed 13-2 run in OT in an odd win over Seton Hall team that hit 12-23 behind arc; Huskies are an offense-based team. Ohio State held off gritty URI by 11 Saturday; they made 51% of 3's in wins over teams ranked #221/#259.
-- Rhode Island coach Hurley played at Seton Hall; his Rams play very hard, but lack talent; they're scoring 54.3 ppg, shooting 26% behind arc in 0-3 start. Three Rams played 36+ minutes Saturday. Seton Hall was down 16 at half, made 12-23 from arc but lost to Washington in OT.
-- Auburn lost to Murray State by 20 but won at Charleston by 4; they are shooting 28.9% outside arc, 38.8% inside it, scoring 58.3 ppg in 2-1 start. Dayton is shooting 41% behind arc but isn't getting to line much. Atlantic 16 single digit favorites are 5-6 against the spread.

-- St John's led Murray State most of way Friday but lost by 5; they're shooting 23.9% behind arc, not forcing many turnovers, but are blocking 18% of opponents' shots. Baylor is shooting 61% inside arc- they beat BC by by 10, before Colorado avenged LY's NCAA loss by a hoop.
-- Murray State held first three foes to 16.7% behind arc, but now they are playing well-coached Colorado squad that has one senior in rotation. Young Buffs beat Baylor by hoop Friday, avenging loss in LY's NCAA tourney- they're making 40% of treys. Pac-12 road teams are 5-3.
-- New Mexico won its first two games by 7-5 points, rallying from 16 down to beat Davidson in opener; Lobos don't use bench much, but had Saturday off. George Mason scored just 57 ppg in 2-1 start, making 52.1% of foul shots, with all three games decided by 4 or less points.
-- Stanford is off to 3-0 start, with 13-point win over Fullerton, pretty good team; Pac-12 home favorites of less than 15 points are 7-1 against spread. Belmont starts two juniors, three seniors; they've played couple stiff teams so far, but they're very well-coached. We'll see 'em in March.

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Power Sweep

4* NE 36-17
3* GB 31-20

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