Thursday 12/17/20 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Tony Mejia

Event: (213201) Once Caldas at (213202) Millonarios
Sport/League: SOC
Date/Time: December 17, 2020 7PM EST
Play: Millonarios -113
Once Caldas visits Group B winner Millonarios in Bogota in the Liguilla BetPlay semifinals in Colombian soccer but have their fans disillusioned due to questionable personnel decision and coaching tactics through this pandemic. Hubert Bodhert, the team's beleaguered coach, is rumored to be gone when Once Caldas' stint in these playoffs end. He battled COVID and is now the fall guy for the organizational decision not to renew the contratct of Roberto Ovelar, Jhonny Gally and Jown Cardona. Although Dayro Moreno is always a factor, look for the home team, which won a previous meeting with Once Caldas 5-2 at the Campin, to leave the pitch with a victory here. We've been on a solid run when diving into Liga BetPlay in Colombia and expect that to continue here in this playoff matchup. Ride Millonarios to prevail on the 3-way money line.

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Andrew McInnis

Event: (301) Los Angeles Chargers at (302) Las Vegas Raiders
Sport/League: NFL
Date/Time: December 17, 2020 8PM EST
Play: Los Angeles Chargers +3.0 (-105)
Los Angeles Chargers +3.0 (-110)

It's been a Roller coaster ride of a season for the Los Angeles Chargers; besides their embarrassing 45-0 loss to the Patriots, I think they've played much better football than their record dictates. Justin Herbert is coming off a performance where he completed 36 of 44 passes for 243 yards in a victory over the Falcons. The Chargers won for only the second time in seven games last weekend and also ended a six-game slide against the spread – I do not believe this team is done covering point spreads this season, nor do I believe they are done winning games on the season, I believe they're motivated and talented enough to continue to compete down the stretch this season.
The Raiders have not looked strong, Carr has not looked strong, the Raiders defense has looked horrible and the Chargers have the offensive talent to put up points against them. The Raiders barely beat the Jets! After firing their defensive coordinator, the Raiders are in shambles and not a team I want to be backing. We can go on and on and on about the injuries and the issues with this Raiders team but the point is, I am far more comfortable backing a motivated Chargers team than a Raiders team trending in the wrong direction.
The Chargers have been able to keep many games close and they'll do just that as they face the Raiders in Las Vegas.

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Ralph Michaels

Event: (793) Dixie State at (794) Southern Utah
Sport/League: CBB
Date/Time: December 17, 2020 9PM EST
Play: Southern Utah -8.5 (-110)
FREE PLAY Southern Utah

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Betting Recap - Week 14
Joe Williams

Overall Notes



The largest underdogs to win straight up

Eagles (+7.5, ML +290) vs. Saints, 24-21
Broncos (+4, ML +170) at Panthers, 32-27
Washington (+3, ML +130) at 49ers, 23-15

The largest favorites to cover

Seahawks (-16.5) vs. Jets, 40-3
Titans (-7.5) at Jaguars, 31-10
Buccaneers (-7) vs. Vikings, 26-14

The Biggest Disappointment of the Week

The Houston Texans-Chicago Bears game had a total of 46.5. If you were an 'over' bettor, you might have started celebrating a little bit at halftime. The Bears, who average just 21.7 points per game, scored 23 points in the second quarter, taking a 30-7 lead into the break. Over bettors needed just 10 total points in the second half and they would be holding a winning ticket.

However, in the second half, the Texans offense continued to struggle, and the Bears were able to cobble together a pair of drives for field goals, winning 36-7. Under (46.5) bettors were left shaking their heads after it looks like an 'over' result was all but in the bag. Houston has now hit the under in four of the past five games, and Chicago has hit the under in seven of the previous 10.

The Biggest Disappointment of the Week - Part II

The Kansas City Chiefs-Miami Dolphins battle was a huge disappointment if you were holding a Chiefs (-7) ticket, and it wasn't terrible enjoyable if you were an 'under' (51.5) bettor, either.

QB Patrick Mahomes and company were leading 14-10 at halftime, and they put their foot on the gas in the third quarter and extended the lead to 30-10, including a 67-yard punt return for score by WR Mecole Hardman, and a safety. Things were looking up if you were laying the touchdown, but that's always a tough cover on the road.

The Dolphins stormed back with a pair of touchdowns, cutting Kansas City's lead to 30-24. QB Tua Tagovailoa had the 1-yard plunge with 4:15 to go, and that clinched the 'over'.

With just 68 seconds remaining in regulation, PK Harrison Butker booted a 46-yard field goal, and the Chiefs were up 33-24. It appeared they might have gotten the cover back. However, the Dolphins moved the ball down the field and elected to kick the 44-yard field goal first, since they needed two scores. That cut the lead back to 33-27, and it was like losing twice for Chiefs side bettors.

Total Recall

The lowest total on the board for the Sunday slate was the New Orleans Saints-Philadelphia Eagles (42.5) matchup. Instead of QB Drew Brees vs. QB Carson Wentz, it was Taysom Hill-Jalen Hurts, as Brees is out with an injury to his ribs, and Wentz was benched last week in favor of the more mobile rookie.

The game got off to a slow start after a scoreless first quarter, and the Saints didn't get their first points until the third quarter, cutting a 17-0 lead to 17-14. Under bettors were still looking good with 6:22 to play, as the Eagles saw RB Miles Sanders score his second touchdown of the game, making it 24-14. But with 1:24 to go, TE Jared Cook made a tremendous grab in the back of the end zone to make it 24-21. That was the final score, much to the dismay of 'under' bettors.

The highest total on Sunday was the Green Bay Packers-Detroit Lions (56) tilt, and they tried late to make it go 'over'. The Packers scored seven or more points in each their four quarters, including a total of 20 combined points.

If you bet this game early in the week, you might have gotten the line at 55, for a push, or even at 54 briefly, for an over. But since it closed at 56, we'll officially call it an under.

In the first primetime game Thursday night, the New England Patriots-Los Angeles Rams (43.5) game easily went 'under', and it was never really in doubt. The Rams scratched out a 24-3 win over the Pats, cooling them off. In chilly conditions with flurries in western New York, the Buffalo Bills upended the Pittsburgh Steelers (48.5) by a 26-15 count, yet another under for primetime bettors with the Baltimore Ravens-Cleveland Browns (45.5) still pending.

So far this season the under is 26-15 (63.4%) across 41 primetime games. In 2019, the 'under' went 31-17-1 (64.6%) during primetime games.

Looking Ahead to Week 15

Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders (Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET)

The Chargers slapped the breaks on an 0-6 ATS skid with a win and cover over the Falcons on Sunday, 20-17. Previous to Sunday's game against Atlanta, the Bolts only had a victory over the winless New York Jets since Oct. 25, or Week 7. That includes a 31-26 setbvack against the Raiders at SoFi Stadium in L.A., as Las Vegas cover a one-point number as road favorites as the 'over' (52) connected.

The Raiders were drummed 44-27 at home against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, and they fired defensive coordinator Paul Guenther as a result, naming Rod Marinelli as the interim DC. The Raiders have allowed 28 or more points in four straight, and 43 or more points in two of the previous three. Vegas enters Thursday's game on an 0-3 ATS skid after a 4-0 ATS run from Weeks 8 through 11.

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NFL Odds Week 15: Opening Lines, Sharp Money & Line Movement
Patrick Everson

Alvin Kamara and the Saints put together a nine-game win streak, but will start anew after a Week 14 loss. New Orleans has a tough Week 15 chore, sitting as a 4-point home underdog to Kansas City.

NFL Week 14 has some Monday unfinished business, but NFL Week 15 odds won't be denied, with several games already seeing action. A key AFC-NFC matchup highlights the schedule, with the Kansas City Chiefs facing the New Orleans Saints, and the Seattle Seahawks travel to face the surprisingly surging Washington Football Team.

The SuperBook's John Murray provided insights on NFL Week 15 opening lines and early line movement, sharp money and public betting.

NFL Week 15 Odds

Chargers at Raiders Odds
Opening line
Raiders -3, Over/Under 55

Why the line moved
Las Vegas is now on the outside looking in for the AFC playoffs and very much needs a win Thursday night, after getting run out of its own building 44-27 by Indianapolis in Week 14. Los Angeles, which has lost seven one-score games this season, finally won one Sunday at home, edging Atlanta 20-17 on a final-second field goal.

"We opened the Chargers +3 (-120) and are still there," Murray said Sunday evening. "We took a number of bets on the Chargers on our look-ahead number (+3.5) and would definitely expect wiseguys to get involved on the Chargers if the number goes any higher."

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NFL
Long Sheet

Week 15

Thursday, December 17

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LA CHARGERS (4 - 9) at LAS VEGAS (7 - 6) - 12/17/2020, 8:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CHARGERS are 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
LA CHARGERS are 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA CHARGERS are 131-99 ATS (+22.1 Units) in road games since 1992.
LA CHARGERS are 131-99 ATS (+22.1 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
LA CHARGERS are 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in dome games since 1992.
LA CHARGERS are 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
LAS VEGAS is 86-115 ATS (-40.5 Units) in home games since 1992.
LAS VEGAS is 86-115 ATS (-40.5 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
LAS VEGAS is 39-68 ATS (-35.8 Units) in December games since 1992.
LAS VEGAS is 45-87 ATS (-50.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
LAS VEGAS is 27-49 ATS (-26.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1992.
LAS VEGAS is 37-63 ATS (-32.3 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
LAS VEGAS is 3-2 against the spread versus LA CHARGERS over the last 3 seasons
LAS VEGAS is 3-2 straight up against LA CHARGERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NFL

Week 15

Trend Report

Thursday, December 17

LA Chargers @ Las Vegas
LA Chargers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Chargers's last 5 games on the road
LA Chargers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Las Vegas
Las Vegas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Las Vegas's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Las Vegas's last 13 games

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301LA CHARGERS -302 LAS VEGAS
LAS VEGAS are 0-13 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home games after allowing 25 points or more in 3 straight games since 1992.

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NFL

Week 15

Thursday’s game
LA Chargers (4-9) @ Las Vegas (7-6)
— Chargers snapped a 5-game skid with their last-second win last week.
— Bolts are 1-5 SU on road, beating Bengals 16-13 in Week 1.
— Last four games, Charger were outscored 79-23 in first half.
— Chargers are 2-4-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog.
— Last three Charger games stayed under the total.
— Last week was first time in ten games Chargers gave up fewer than 27 points.

— Raiders fired their DC after last week’s 44-27 loss to Indy.
— Las Vegas lost three of last four games, giving up 35-43-28-44 points.
— Raiders are 2-4 SU at home, beating Saints/Denver.
— Raiders turned ball over 10 times in last three games (-6)
— Las Vegas is 3-2 ATS in last five games as a home favorite.
— Over is 10-3 in Raider games this season.
— Last three games, Las Vegas allowed 15 TD’s on 40 drives.

— Raiders (-1) beat Chargers 31-26 in Week 9, at SoFi Field.
— Chargers outgained Las Vegas, 440-320, but scored only 16 points on four red zone drives.
— Raiders won last three series games, by 2-7-5 points.

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Tech Trends - Week 15
Bruce Marshall

Week 15 of the NFL season kicks off on Thursday, and we've identified betting trends and angles for all the matchups.

We also have "Tech Edge" leans on the side or total for each game too.

Thursday, Dec. 17

L.A. CHARGERS at LAS VEGAS
Bolts no wins or covers six of last seven this season, though broke losing streak last week vs. Falcs.
Raiders have won and covered last three meetings, though went to last play on Nov. 8 at So Fi, and have dropped last three vs. line in 2020.
Vegas 9-3-1 “over” this season.

Tech Edge: “Over,” based on “totals" trends.

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NCAAF
Long Sheet

Thursday, December 17

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LA MONROE (0 - 10) at TROY (5 - 6) - 12/17/2020, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA MONROE is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA MONROE is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LA MONROE is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) after a bye week since 1992.
LA MONROE is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TROY is 1-0 against the spread versus LA MONROE over the last 3 seasons
TROY is 1-0 straight up against LA MONROE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NCAAF

Week 16

Trend Report

Thursday, December 17

Louisiana-Monroe @ Troy
Louisiana-Monroe
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 11 games
Troy
Troy is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Louisiana-Monroe
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Troy's last 13 games

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193LA MONROE -194 TROY
LA MONROE is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) after playing their last game on the road in the last 3 seasons.

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Thursday, December 17

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N DAKOTA (1 - 5) at S ILLINOIS (3 - 0) - 12/17/2020, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N DAKOTA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
N DAKOTA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
N DAKOTA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N DAKOTA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home lined 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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CREIGHTON (4 - 2) at ST JOHNS (5 - 3) - 12/17/2020, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOHNS is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
CREIGHTON is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOHNS is 3-1 against the spread versus CREIGHTON over the last 3 seasons
ST JOHNS is 3-1 straight up against CREIGHTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ST JOSEPHS (0 - 2) at DREXEL (3 - 2) - 12/17/2020, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOSEPHS is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a non-conference game 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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KANSAS (6 - 1) at TEXAS TECH (6 - 1) - 12/17/2020, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS TECH is 2-2 against the spread versus KANSAS over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 3-1 straight up against TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEBRASKA-OMAHA (2 - 5) at WYOMING (5 - 1) - 12/17/2020, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA-OMAHA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
NEBRASKA-OMAHA is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.

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

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SETON HALL (4 - 3) at MARQUETTE (5 - 2) - 12/17/2020, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SETON HALL is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
SETON HALL is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
SETON HALL is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SETON HALL is 5-0 against the spread versus MARQUETTE over the last 3 seasons
SETON HALL is 4-1 straight up against MARQUETTE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DIXIE ST (3 - 0) at SOUTHERN UTAH (4 - 1) - 12/17/2020, 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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UC-IRVINE (1 - 3) at LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (3 - 3) - 12/17/2020, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 73-101 ATS (-38.1 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 119-156 ATS (-52.6 Units) in all home games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 119-156 ATS (-52.6 Units) in home lined games since 1997.

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

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SAN FRANCISCO (5 - 3) at OREGON (4 - 1) - 12/17/2020, 8:00 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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NC STATE (3 - 0) at SAINT LOUIS (5 - 0) - 12/17/2020, 8:00 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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LONG ISLAND (0 - 0) at SACRED HEART (0 - 1) - 12/17/2020, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRED HEART is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LONG ISLAND is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRED HEART is 3-2 against the spread versus LONG ISLAND over the last 3 seasons
SACRED HEART is 3-2 straight up against LONG ISLAND over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WAGNER (0 - 1) at BRYANT (4 - 2) - 12/17/2020, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAGNER is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WAGNER is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WAGNER is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WAGNER is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
WAGNER is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WAGNER is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WAGNER is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BRYANT is 4-0 against the spread versus WAGNER over the last 3 seasons
BRYANT is 4-0 straight up against WAGNER over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DELAWARE ST (0 - 1) at COASTAL CAROLINA (4 - 1) - 12/17/2020, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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JACKSON ST (0 - 3) at BRADLEY (4 - 2) - 12/17/2020, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSON ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSON ST is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
JACKSON ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
BRADLEY is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points 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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HOUSTN BAPTIST (1 - 5) at N TEXAS (2 - 3) - 12/17/2020, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N TEXAS is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N TEXAS is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N TEXAS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
N TEXAS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N TEXAS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
N TEXAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record 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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NCAAB

Thursday, December 17

North Dakota @ Southern Illinois
North Dakota (1-5)
— Experience: #275
— Tempo: #296
— Continuity: #248
— ranked #243 by KenPom
— UND already has two losses by a single point.
— Fighting Hawks are shooting 30.1% on arc (#224).

Southern Illinois (3-0)
— Experience: #311
— Tempo: #259
— Continuity: #219
— ranked #179 by KenPom
— Salukis beat SE Missouri in OT, beat Murray State by 4.
— These teams play here again on Friday night.

Creighton @ St John’s
Creighton (4-2, 0-1)
— Experience: #55
— Tempo: #112
— Continuity: #17
— ranked #17 by KenPom
— Creighton’s two losses are by total of five points.
— Bluejays’ best win was 98-74 over #118 Nebraska.
— Creighton is shooting 61.9% inside arc (#8).

St John’s (5-3, 0-2)
— Experience: #9
— Tempo: #61
— Continuity: #47
— ranked #50 by KenPom
— Johnnies gave up 87 ppg in losing first two Big East games.
— Red Storm also lost to BYU; they’re 0-3 vs top 100 teams.

— St John’s won three of last four series games, after losing previous six.

St Joe’s @ Drexel
St Joe’s (0-2)
— Experience: #250
— Tempo: #21
— Continuity: #212
— ranked #160 by KenPom
— Hawks lost by 5 to Auburn, by 24 to Kansas; they last played Nov 27.
— St Joe’s was down 11 in 2nd half vs Auburn, rallied to force OT.

Drexel (3-2)
— Experience: #174
— Tempo: #331
— Continuity:#8
— ranked #156 by KenPom
— Drexel beat three stiffs, lost to Pitt by 9, city rival LaSalle by 10.
— Dragons allowed 58 or fewer points in their last four games.

Kansas @ Texas Tech
Kansas (6-1)
— Experience: #257
— Tempo: #111
— Continuity: #263
— ranked #9 by KenPom
— Jayhawks won last six games, beating Kentucky/Creighton.
— Kansas is shooting 37.8% on arc (#56).
— Jayhawks have 3 neutral court wins; this is their first true road tilt.

Texas Tech (6-1)
— Experience: #260
— Tempo: #322
— Continuity: #272
— ranked #8 by KenPom
— Tech has played schedule #284; their best win is over #123 Abilene Christian.
— Tech’s only loss was 64-53 to Houston on a neutral floor.
— Red Raiders’ eFG% defense is #14 in country.

— Kansas won 20 of last 22 series games; their two wins over Tech last year were by a total of seven points.

Neb-Omaha @ Wyoming
Neb-Omaha (2-6)
— Experience: #15
— Tempo: #76
— Continuity: #71
— ranked #247 by KenPom
— Mavericks lost by 42 at Colorado last nite; this is their 6th straight road game.
— Omaha’s last four losses were all by 21+ points.
— Omaha’s two wins were over teams #202, #331.

Wyoming (5-1)
— Experience: #300
— Tempo: #206
— Continuity: #200
— ranked #168 by KenPom
— Cowboys won last four games, including a win at Oregon State.
— Wyoming’s one loss was at home to #223 Texas Southern.

Seton Hall @ Marquette
Seton Hall (4-3, 1-0)
— Experience: #23
— Tempo: #224
— Continuity: #113
— ranked #53 by KenPom
— Pirates won last three games; they’re 2-3 vs top 100 teams.
— Hall lost two of three true road games, winning in OT at Penn State.

Marquette (5-2, 1-0)
— Experience: #181
— Tempo: #252
— Continuity: #161
— ranked #33 by KenPom
— Marquette won three of last four games, winning at Creighton Monday
— Golden Eagles split four top 100 games, losing to UCLA/Oklahoma State.

— Seton Hall won last four series games.

Cal-Irvine @ LMU
Cal-Irvine (2-3)
— Experience: #316
— Tempo: #177
— Continuity: #186
— ranked #157 by KenPom
— Anteaters are 0-3 vs D-I teams; all three of those are ranked #103 or better.
— Irvine’s subs are playing most minutes of any bench in country.
— Antearers have given up 84.7 ppg in their three D-I games.

LMU (3-3)
— Experience: #156
— Tempo: #207
— Continuity: #231
— ranked #136 by KenPom
— Lions won 2 of 3 games vs Big West teams, splitting pair with UCSB.
— LMU is turning ball over 22.9% of time (#264)

San Francisco @ Oregon
San Francisco (5-3)
— Experience: #84
— Tempo: #154
— Continuity: #152
— ranked #70 by KenPom
— This is USF’s 9th game; they’ve played one home game.
— Dons split two top 100 games, beating Virginia, losing to Rhode Island.

Oregon (4-1)
— Experience: #42
— Tempo: #197
— Continuity: #285
— ranked #25 by KenPom
— Oregon won its last four games, beating Washington by 3 last game.
— Ducks are 2-1 vs top 100 teams, losing by 8 to Missouri.
— Oregon is shooting 55.1% inside arc, vs schedule #85.