Thursday 12-28-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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CHIP CHIRIMBES

Virginia vs Navy

Cavaliers (+) over Midshipmen

Man Oh Man! How do I play against the Midshipmen? I've played against them three straight outings and we are sporting a wonderful 3-0 ATS record. Now, I want to root for them most (after loss to Army) but I must turn my back. Virginia has lost three straight and five of their last six and yet as I look now that are favored and this game is at Annapolis. Navy has won four straight bowl games but that ends here. Take VIRGINIA!

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SCOTT SPREITZER
NCAA-B | Dec 28, 2017
Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky
Western Kentucky-6

I'm recommending a play on Western Kentucky on Thursday. Western Kentucky is 8-5 straight up and 8-3 ATS and Louisiana Tech is 3-7 ATS its last 10 road games dating to last season. The Hilltoppers are one of the few teams in Conference USA who can match Louisiana Tech's offensive firepower as WKU is shooting 50.6 percent overall and 38.9 percent from 3-point range. The Bulldogs have a .451 field goal percentage, but only .397 on the road. Louisiana Tech has a guard-oriented offense after losing two top frontcourt players from last season and no one on the team averages more than 5.4 rebounds per game. DaQuan Bracey, Jalen Harris and Jacobi Boykins combine for 45.4 points per contest. Western Kentucky answers with five players averaging double figures led by Darius Thompson with 14.2 per game and the Hilltoppers have outscored opponents 550-367 in the paint. WKU has covered the spread four of its last five home games and its five losses this season have come by a total of 22 points against some decent competition. We're recommending a play on Western Kentucky minus the points on Thursday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.

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DUSTIN HAWKINS
NCAA-B | Dec 28, 2017
San Francisco vs. San Diego
Free Play on San Francisco +4 -110

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LARRY NESS

My 1* Free Play is on the Portland Trailblazers (10:30 EST).

The 15-18 Philadelphia 76ers are in Portland to take on the 17-16 Blazers and for a number of different reasons, I think this one favors the home side.

The 76ers broke a five-game losing streak with a win in New York on Christmas Day, while the Blazers snapped a three-game slide with a win over the Lakers in their latest action.

Let’s not read too much into one decent game for the 76ers though. Joel Embiid returned on X-Mas Day and the big man did help, but I think Philadelphia returns to mediocrity in this late West coast contest as it also gets caught “looking ahead” to its back-to-back road games at Denver and at Phoenix on New Years eve.

Damian Lillard hasn’t played in the last two games for the Blazers, but the dynamic point guard is expected back in the line-up tonight. Even if Lillard doesn’t play, I still think this is a spot which favors Portland.

As note that Philadelphia is just 1-2 ATS in its last three when playing on three days rest, while Portland is 3-1 ATS this year already off an upset win as an underdog.

I don’t think that the home floor advantage can be overlooked as a very real factor in this matchup either. Consider laying the points with the Trailblazers.

Good luck…Larry

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TOMMY BRUNSON

Going to go Over the total in tonight's Alamo Bowl from San Antonio as Stanford and TCU get the scoring going.

I know both teams are predominantly Under teams - Cardinal 8 of 13 this season Under, while the Horned Frogs were 10 of 13 Under the total for the season - but I also know that BOTH teams can score the football, and this total is simply too low to trust a 10-7 defensive slug-fest to ensue.

Stanford scored 4 TD's or better in 7 of their 13 games this season, while TCU managed to go for 24 points or better in 10 of their 13 games this year. The Frogs also allowed 4 teams this season to get 31-points or more on them as well, while the Cardinal enter at 6-1 Over the total their last 7 neutral site contests.

Simply put, this total is very low for a game being played indoors.

Both teams know how to score, and we will see enough scores to land easily Over the total.

Alamo Bowl Over between TCU-Stanford.

3* TCU-STANFORD OVER

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JOEY JUICE

Let's back Seton Hall as they host Creighton, who may enter conference play on a 5 game winning streak, but don't kid yourself...Greg McDermott’s squad hasn’t been truly tested on the road this season. They come in with a 10-2 record, with just one road win. In fact, they are 1-2 in road (or neutral site) games.

Bottom Line: Seton Hall is the more solid overall team, and road wins aren’t Creighton's thing. The senior players on Seton Hall are battle-tested throughout the years and battle-ready for this one.

I Look for Delgado to dominate the paint, while Carrington, Rodriguez, and sophomore Myles Powell cause plenty of problems for those Creighton guards.

Pirates win and cover.

4* SETON HALL

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When: 5:15 PM ET, Thursday, December 28, 2017
Where: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida

Camping World Bowl Preview: Virginia Tech vs. Oklahoma State


CAMPING WORLD BOWL STORYLINES

1. Mason Rudolph, who was once recruited by Virginia Tech, will take the nation’s top passing attack in No. 17 Oklahoma State to Orlando on Dec. 28 to challenge the 22nd-ranked Hokies in the Camping World Bowl. Rudolph completed 65 percent of his 457 attempts with 35 touchdowns against nine interceptions and led FBS in passing yards (4,553) and points responsible for per game (22.5). “We tried to recruit him,” longtime Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster told reporters. “He’s big, got a live arm. Very accurate. Strong. … I think the NFL guys will like him a lot because he’s in that 6-4, 6-5 range, and he’s a drop-back guy. … Just a lot of game experience, and it shows by his completion percentage, where he throws the ball, how quickly he gets rid of it, all those things.”

2. The Hokies, however, have seen numerous up-tempo, spread offenses this season and haven’t allowed 400 yards passing in any game this season and only two 300-yard games. Opposing quarterbacks completed 46.9 percent of their passes for an average of 187.2 yards per game with 14 touchdowns against 13 interceptions. “I have a ton of respect for (Bud Foster). He's been around there forever and he's one of the most well-thought of guys in the country,” Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy told reporters. “Obviously they're only giving up 13 points a game, so we'll have our hands full on offense. I've watched them play a lot through the years. I know that he's got them in the top-20 in total defense and pass defense, and the top five in scoring and third-down defense, so he's doing well like always.”

3. Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente, once a highly recruited quarterback in the state of Oklahoma, was recruited by Gundy, who was then a graduate assistant with the Cowboys. Hokies offensive line coach Vance Vice played with Gundy in Stillwater from 1986-88 where the two won the 1987 Holiday Bowl and 1988 Liberty Bowl alongside Thurman Thomas and Barry Sanders. "Vance and I were pretty good buddies in college and lived across the hall from each other in the dorms during the time that we were playing,” Gundy recalled. “We've been friends for a long time. He was kind of a tough guy back in the day as one of those very physical tight ends in our offense.”

TV: 5:15 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Oklahoma State -4.5


ABOUT OKLAHOMA STATE (9-3, 6-3 Big 12): Rudolph will certainly be targeting wide receiver James Washington, the ninth unanimous All-American in school history and recipient of the 2017 Biletnikoff Award presented to the nation's top receiver. He finished the regular season with 69 catches for an FBS-high 1,423 yards and 12 touchdowns, and the senior led all FBS players with 17 catches of 30 yards or longer, 10 catches of 40 yards or longer and seven catches of 50 yards or longer. Sophomore running back Justice Hill ran for 1,347 yards – the most by a Cowboy in five years – and 14 TDs.

ABOUT VIRGINIA TECH (9-3, 5-3 ACC): Freshman quarterback Josh Jackson, who completed 60.3 percent of his passes for 2,743 yards with 19 TDs against eight interceptions, will attack a Cowboys' defense that yielded nearly 30 points per game and 400 total yards. Running back Travon McMillian, who led the Hokies in rushing (439 yards), decided to transfer and will not play. The Hokies have a decided edge in the kicking game, as they rank in the top 30 nationally in all four major special teams categories – punts, punt returns, kickoffs and kickoff returns - with Greg Stroman returning two punts for a touchdown and Virginia Tech yielding only 42 total yards on punt returns this season.


PREDICTION: Oklahoma State 31, Virginia Tech 28

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Trends - No. 22 Virginia Tech vs No. 17 Oklahoma State

ATS Trends
Virginia Tech

Hokies are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games.
Hokies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Hokies are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Hokies are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games in December.
Hokies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.
Hokies are 23-11 ATS in their last 34 Thursday games.
Hokies are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Hokies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Oklahoma State

Cowboys are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games.
Cowboys are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Cowboys are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cowboys are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games.
Cowboys are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Cowboys are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cowboys are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.

OU Trends
Virginia Tech

Under is 4-0-1 in Hokies last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Hokies last 4 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Hokies last 6 games following a ATS win.
Under is 6-0 in Hokies last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Hokies last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Hokies last 6 games following a straight up win.
Over is 5-1-2 in Hokies last 8 neutral site games.
Under is 4-1 in Hokies last 5 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Hokies last 5 games in December.
Under is 4-1 in Hokies last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 20-6 in Hokies last 26 Thursday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Hokies last 5 non-conference games.

Oklahoma State

Over is 5-0 in Cowboys last 5 games overall.
Over is 6-1 in Cowboys last 7 games following a straight up win.
Under is 6-1-1 in Cowboys last 8 games in December.
Over is 6-1 in Cowboys last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-2 in Cowboys last 9 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 16-5-1 in Cowboys last 22 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 20-7 in Cowboys last 27 games on fieldturf.
Over is 19-7 in Cowboys last 26 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head
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When: 9:00 PM ET, Thursday, December 28, 2017
Where: Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

Valero Alamo Bowl Preview: Stanford vs. TCU


VALERO ALAMO BOWL STORYLINES

1. TCU’s elite run defense faces its toughest test of the season when the team faces Stanford and running back Bryce Love in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28 in San Antonio. Love finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting after leading Power 5 running backs in rushing yards (1,973), rushing yards per game (164.4), yards per carry (8.3) and runs of 20, 30, 40 and 50 yards. “I don’t know if you could ask anything more of a football player,” Cardinal coach David Shaw told reporters.

2. Stanford bounced back from a loss at Washington State to win the Pac-12 North Division but fell 31-28 in the conference title game despite strong efforts from Love and sophomore quarterback K.J. Costello, who passed for 192 yards and two touchdowns. TCU closed with back-to-back wins over Texas Tech and Baylor to secure a spot in the Big 12 championship game, where it was outscored 17-0 in the second half of a 41-17 loss to Oklahoma. TCU is 5-0 against Pac-12 opponents under coach Gary Patterson, including two wins over Stanford.

3. TCU has limited opponents to 3.2 yards per carry (eighth in the nation) behind defensive ends Mat Boesen and Ben Banogu, who led the Big 12 in sacks with 11.5 and 8.5, respectively. Making their second appearance in the Alamo Bowl over the last three seasons, the Horned Frogs rallied from a 31-0 halftime deficit to defeat Oregon 47-41 in triple overtime in their last visit on Jan. 2, 2016. This year’s trip could be just as dramatic, considering that eight of TCU’s last nine bowl games have been decided by seven points or fewer.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: TCU -2.5

ABOUT STANFORD (9-4, 7-2 Pac-12): The Cardinal's offense was fairly one-dimensional before Costello took over as the starter late in the season and finished with a total of 11 touchdowns against three interceptions. Costello’s favorite targets are wide receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside (six touchdowns) and tight end Dalton Schultz, an All-Pac-12 First-Team selection. Senior defensive lineman Harrison Phillips had 17 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries to lead a unit that has allowed 21.5 points per game and owns a plus-15 turnover margin, which tied for second in the nation.

ABOUT TCU (10-3, 7-2 Big 12): Senior quarterback Kenny Hill accounted for 25 touchdowns while completing 67.2 percent of his passes to lead a balanced offense that averaged 33.2 points per contest but struggled in the Big 12 title game. TCU had five All-Big 12 First-Team selections on defense, including the duo of Boesen and Banogu, linebacker Travin Howard, safety Nick Orr and cornerback Ranthony Texada. Howard’s 83 tackles, including seven for loss, have him on pace to become the first player to lead the team in stops in three consecutive seasons.



PREDICTION: TCU 27, Stanford 20

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Trends - No. 16 Stanford vs No. 13 Texas Christian

ATS Trends
Stanford

Cardinal are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. Big 12.
Cardinal are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games in December.
Cardinal are 5-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinal are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games.
Cardinal are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up loss.
Cardinal are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Cardinal are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 bowl games.
Cardinal are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Bowl games.
Cardinal are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.

Texas Christian

Horned Frogs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Horned Frogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Horned Frogs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games.
Horned Frogs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Horned Frogs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 bowl games.
Horned Frogs are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Horned Frogs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in December.
Horned Frogs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 Bowl games.
Horned Frogs are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Horned Frogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Horned Frogs are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games on grass.
Horned Frogs are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 neutral site games.
Horned Frogs are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.

OU Trends
Stanford

Over is 6-1 in Cardinal last 7 neutral site games.
Under is 7-2 in Cardinal last 9 games overall.
Under is 6-2 in Cardinal last 8 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Cardinal last 7 non-conference games.
Under is 7-3 in Cardinal last 10 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Cardinal last 10 games following a straight up loss.

Texas Christian

Over is 5-0 in Horned Frogs last 5 vs. Pac-12.
Under is 4-0 in Horned Frogs last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 6-0 in Horned Frogs last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Under is 5-0 in Horned Frogs last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-1 in Horned Frogs last 8 games in December.
Under is 6-1 in Horned Frogs last 7 Thursday games.
Under is 5-1 in Horned Frogs last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Horned Frogs last 6 games on grass.
Under is 9-2 in Horned Frogs last 11 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 8-2-1 in Horned Frogs last 11 Bowl games.
Under is 8-2-1 in Horned Frogs last 11 bowl games.
Under is 16-5 in Horned Frogs last 21 games overall.
Under is 8-3 in Horned Frogs last 11 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 5-2 in Horned Frogs last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Horned Frogs last 10 non-conference games.
Under is 9-4-1 in Horned Frogs last 14 neutral site games.

Head to Head
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When: 9:00 PM ET, Thursday, December 28, 2017
Where: SDCCU Stadium, San Diego, California

San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl preview: Washington State vs. Michigan State


SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL STORYLINES

1. No. 19 Michigan State takes on No. 21 Washington State in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego on Dec. 28 in a game that matches one of the nation's top defenses against one of its top offenses. The Spartans are ninth in the country in total offensive yards allowed per game with 298 - including just 101.3 on the ground, which ranks fifth in the nation. Meanwhile, Washington State is second in the country in passing yards per contest with 392.3 behind quarterback Luke Falk's 3,593 yards and 30 touchdowns.

2. Despite going to a bowl game in 10 of the last 11 campaigns and making an appearance in the national semifinals just two seasons ago, Michigan State and coach Mark Dantonio still feel a bit slighted nationally, so when unranked Michigan - the school's biggest rival which lost to the Spartans this year - was selected for a New Year's Day bowl rather than MSU, it didn't sit well. Dantonio got into a bit of a Twitter war with Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh about the perceived snub, and many of the Michigan State players made their unhappiness known as well. But the best way for the team to prove it belonged in a different game than the Holiday Bowl is to play great against the Cougars - which will be some extra motivation for the young Spartans, who are looking to build on a four-game winning streak in bowl games.

3. Washington State's passing game has been prolific this season, but the team will be without two of its top three receivers after Tavares Martin Jr., who led the club in catches, was dismissed from the team and Isaiah Johnson-Mack left the program. Martin had 70 receptions for 831 yards and nine touchdowns this season, while Johnson-Mack recorded 60 for 555 yards and five scores. That doesn’t mean the team won’t continue to go to the air, especially with seven players remaining that have caught 24 or more passes this season - including running back Jamal Morrow (56 catches, 479 yards, five TDs) and wide receiver Kyle Sweet (50, 481, two).

TV: 9 p.m. ET, FS1. LINE: Washington State -2.5

ABOUT WASHINGTON STATE (9-3, 6-3 Pac-12): While the Cougars are known for their offense – and any team coached by Mike Leach likely is going to be – the team’s success also is based on its defense as it ranked second in the Pac-12 in total defense, allowing 313.6 yards per game. Junior defensive end Hercules Mata’afa has been named a consensus All-American after leading the conference in tackles for loss (21.5) and sacks (9.5) this season, and the Cougars were No. 1 in the Pac-12 in pass defense, allowing an average of 167.4 yards and just eight scores this season. The Cougars also topped the conference in first downs allowed per game (15.7) and opponents’ third-down conversions (24.8 percent), proof that the team is more than just a high-powered passing machine.

ABOUT MICHIGAN STATE (9-3, 7-2 Big Ten): The Spartans have been up and down offensively this season in that they go from being a run-heavy squad to a pass-happy bunch and back again seemingly from game to game, which is hard on the team’s consistency but tougher for defenses to read. Quarterback Brian Lewerke has registered 2,580 passing yards and 17 touchdowns this season, though he had 845 of those yards and six of the scoring passes over a two-game span bridging October and November. Likewise, leading rusher LJ Scott has a season total of 788 yards with six scores, but 341 and three were in two contests, and the junior finished with fewer than 40 yards rushing in four games this season.



PREDICTION: Washington State 31, Michigan State 24

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Trends - No. 21 Washington State vs No. 19 Michigan State

ATS Trends
Washington State

Cougars are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Cougars are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Cougars are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss.
Cougars are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cougars are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Cougars are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cougars are 5-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cougars are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Cougars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Big Ten.
Cougars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Thursday games.
Cougars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on grass.

Michigan State

Spartans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Bowl games.
Spartans are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 neutral site games.
Spartans are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Spartans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 bowl games.
Spartans are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games in December.
Spartans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Spartans are 34-16-2 ATS in their last 52 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Spartans are 34-16-2 ATS in their last 52 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Spartans are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games.
Spartans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Spartans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. Pac-12.

OU Trends
Washington State

Under is 7-0-1 in Cougars last 8 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 4-0 in Cougars last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Cougars last 7 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Cougars last 6 non-conference games.
Under is 5-1-1 in Cougars last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Cougars last 5 games on grass.
Under is 6-2 in Cougars last 8 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Cougars last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

Michigan State

Over is 5-1 in Spartans last 6 Bowl games.
Over is 4-1 in Spartans last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Spartans last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Spartans last 5 vs. Pac-12.
Under is 6-2 in Spartans last 8 non-conference games.
Over is 14-5 in Spartans last 19 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Spartans last 7 bowl games.

Head to Head
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NCAAF
Long Sheet

Thursday, December 28

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VIRGINIA (6 - 6) at NAVY (6 - 6) - 12/28/2017, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NAVY is 166-124 ATS (+29.6 Units) in all games since 1992.
NAVY is 166-124 ATS (+29.6 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
NAVY is 94-57 ATS (+31.3 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
NAVY is 57-34 ATS (+19.6 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

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

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VIRGINIA TECH (9 - 3) vs. OKLAHOMA ST (9 - 3) - 12/28/2017, 5:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 88-61 ATS (+20.9 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

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

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STANFORD (9 - 4) vs. TCU (10 - 3) - 12/28/2017, 9:00 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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MICHIGAN ST (9 - 3) vs. WASHINGTON ST (9 - 3) - 12/28/2017, 9:00 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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NCAAF

Trend Report

Thursday, December 28

VIRGINIA @ NAVY
Virginia is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Virginia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Navy is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Navy's last 7 games

VIRGINIA TECH @ OKLAHOMA STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 5 games
Virginia Tech is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma State's last 5 games
Oklahoma State is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games

MICHIGAN STATE @ WASHINGTON STATE
Michigan State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Washington State is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Washington State is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games

STANFORD @ TEXAS CHRISTIAN
Stanford is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Stanford's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas Christian's last 9 games
Texas Christian is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games

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NCAAF

December 28
Virginia @ Navy (-1), Military Bowl, Annapolis
Virginia is in its first bowl in six years; they lost five of last six games after a 5-1 start, with all five of those losses by 10+ points. Virginia allowed 200+ rushing yards in five of last seven games, a red flag vs Navy’s option attack. Cavaliers are 2-3 SU on road this year, 2-2 as road underdog- they won at Boise/North Carolina. Navy lost six of its last seven games after a 5-0 start, scoring 17 or less points in last three games; Middies are 4-1 at home this year, with only loss to unbeaten UCF. Navy won three of its last four bowls, scoring 44-45 points in last two bowls. Middies won this bowl 44-28 (-3) over Pitt two years ago. Favorites are 3-2 vs spread in this bowl, with average total, 56.4. Last three years, AAC teams are 13-8 vs spread when playing an ACC team. ACC teams are 11-7 vs spread this season in true road games.

Oklahoma State (-4.5) vs Virginia Tech, Camping World Bowl, Orlando
Virginia Tech won its last three bowl games, scoring 33-55-35 points; Fuente is 2-0 in bowls as a HC. Hokies allowed 17 or less points in its last eight wins; they allowed 31-28-28 points in their three losses. Hokies are 0-2 as an underdog this year. Oklahoma State scored 31+ points in every game but one this year; they scored 40+ in their last five games. split its last four games after a 7-1 start; Cowboys are 5-6-1 vs spread as favorite this year, 1-4 in games with single digit spread. OSU is only +1 in turnovers this year, after being +31 the last four years. Since 2012, ACC teams are 8-6 vs spread when playing a Big X opponent. Cowboys are 3-2 in last five bowls, with average total, 62. ACC teams are 4-1 vs Big X in this bowl the last five years; favorites are 3-2 vs spread here, with average total. 49.2.

TCU (-2.5) vs Stanford, Alamo Bowl, El Paso
TCU split its last six games after a 7-0 start; Horned Frogs are 5-4 vs spread as a favorite this year, 5-3 in games with a single-digit spread. TCU was held to 7-20-17 points in its three losses. Stanford won eight of last ten games after a 1-2 start; Cardinals is 3-1 as an underdog this year, 4-3-1 in games with single-digit spread. Stanford won its last three bowls, scoring 45-45-25 points; this is first time since 2011 they’re a bowl underdog. Shaw is 4-2 in bowl games. TCU is 3-2 in its last five bowls; underdogs covered four of the five games. Underdogs are 3-2 in this bowl last five years, with average total, 60.8. TCU won this bowl 47-41 in OT over Oregon two years ago. Since 2011, Big X teams are 14-8-1 vs spread when playing a Pac-12 opponent.

Washington State (-1.5) vs Michigan State; Holiday Bowl, San Diego
Underdogs covered last five Holiday Bowls, winning four of them SU. Michigan State pulled four SU bowl upsets in row before getting smoked 38-0 in bowl in ’16- they didn’t go bowling LY. Washington State is 1-2 in bowls under Leach, scoring only 20-12 points last two years; they lost this bowl 17-12 (-10) to Minnesota LY, won it 28-20 (+9.5) in ‘03. Leach is 6-6 overall in bowls. Underdogs cover four of Wazzu’s last five bowls. Spartans allowed 38+ points in all three of their losses; MSU is 2-2 as an underdog this year, 3-3 in games with single digit spread. Coogs split their last six games after a 6-0 start; all three of their losses were by 21+ points. WSU is 4-2 as a favorite this year, 5-3 in games with single digit spread. Since 2013, Big 14 teams are 18-10-1 vs spread when playing Pac-12 teams.