NCAAB Betting News - Wednesday 12/21

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Wednesday's Top Trends

ALABAMA is 0-10 ATS in road games after a game where they failed to cover the spread (vs Oklahoma St)

GEORGE MASON is 18-4 ATS after a win by 10 points or more (vs Duquensne)

TENN-MARTIN is 11-1 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread (vs Murray St)

PENN ST is 11-0 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points (vs Cornell)

ARIZONA ST is 0-7 ATS in all home games (vs Fresno St)

MIDDLE TENN ST is 8-0 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games (vs Ole Miss)

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FRESNO STATE vs. ARIZONA STATE
Fresno State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Arizona State is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games

SACRED HEART vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
No trends available
Boston College is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home
Boston College is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacred Heart

HARTFORD vs. MARIST
No trends available
Marist is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Marist is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games at home

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
No trends available
South Carolina is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games at home
South Carolina is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games

ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF vs. CINCINNATI
No trends available
Cincinnati is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN vs. ST. JOHN'S
No trends available
St. John's is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
St. John's is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home

DUQUESNE vs. GEORGE MASON
Duquesne is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Duquesne is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
George Mason is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
George Mason is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Duquesne

WEST VIRGINIA TECH vs. MARSHALL
No trends available
Marshall is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Marshall is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games

UNC WILMINGTON vs. WAKE FOREST
UNC Wilmington is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Wake Forest is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
Wake Forest is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT vs. MORGAN STATE
Loyola Marymount is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Loyola Marymount's last 9 games on the road
No trends available

EASTERN ILLINOIS vs. MAINE
Eastern Illinois is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
No trends available

DARTMOUTH vs. ARMY
Dartmouth is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Dartmouth is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Army
No trends available

SETON HALL vs. DAYTON
No trends available
Dayton is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Dayton is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

IONA vs. WILLIAM & MARY
Iona is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games on the road
William & Mary is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home
William & Mary is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games

NORTH CAROLINA A&T vs. AKRON
No trends available
Akron is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Akron is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home

COPPIN STATE vs. SAINT JOSEPH'S
No trends available
Saint Joseph's is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Saint Joseph's is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

TEXAS vs. NORTH CAROLINA
Texas is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas's last 12 games on the road
North Carolina is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

WOFFORD vs. HIGH POINT
Wofford is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Wofford is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road
No trends available

LOUISIANA-MONROE vs. INDIANA STATE
Louisiana-Monroe is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Indiana State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Indiana State is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games

CORNELL vs. PENN STATE
Cornell is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Penn State is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home
Penn State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE vs. OKLAHOMA
No trends available
Oklahoma is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

LIPSCOMB vs. IOWA STATE
No trends available
Iowa State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Iowa State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

TENNESSEE-MARTIN vs. MURRAY STATE
Tennessee-Martin is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Murray State
Tennessee-Martin is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Murray State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Murray State's last 6 games when playing Tennessee-Martin
Murray State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

ALABAMA A&M vs. TENNESSEE STATE
No trends available
Tennessee State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Tennessee State is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home

LAFAYETTE vs. VANDERBILT
No trends available
Vanderbilt is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
Vanderbilt is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

CENTRAL ARKANSAS vs. DRAKE
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Drake's last 5 games at home
Drake is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

OREGON STATE vs. CHICAGO STATE
Oregon State is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
No trends available

CENTRAL FLORIDA vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
Central Florida is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Central Florida is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Louisiana-Lafayette is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Louisiana-Lafayette is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

BELMONT vs. AUSTIN PEAY
No trends available
Austin Peay is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home
Austin Peay is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games

CAL POLY vs. DEPAUL
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cal Poly's last 5 games on the road
Cal Poly is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
DePaul is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
DePaul is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. MISSISSIPPI
Middle Tennessee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
No trends available

MCNEESE STATE vs. NEW MEXICO STATE
No trends available
New Mexico State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

OKLAHOMA STATE vs. ALABAMA
No trends available
Alabama is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Alabama is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M vs. OREGON
No trends available
Oregon11-4-1 SU in its last 16 games
Oregon11-1-1 SU in its last 13 games at home

SAINT PETER'S vs. UTAH STATE
Saint Peter's is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,on the road
Utah State is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games ,
Utah State23-1-1 SU in its last 25 games at home

VIRGINIA vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia's last 5 games on the road
Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

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DUQUESNE (5 - 5) at GEORGE MASON (7 - 3) - 12/21/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE MASON is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE MASON is 1-0 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE MASON is 1-0 straight up against DUQUESNE 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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SETON HALL (9 - 1) at DAYTON (8 - 3) - 12/21/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SETON HALL is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
DAYTON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
DAYTON is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DAYTON is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAYTON is 1-0 against the spread versus SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 1-0 straight up against SETON HALL 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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TEXAS (9 - 2) at N CAROLINA (10 - 2) - 12/21/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 122-92 ATS (+20.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
TEXAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-0 against the spread versus N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 2-0 straight up against N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UNC-WILMINGTON (3 - 6) at WAKE FOREST (7 - 4) - 12/21/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 117-87 ATS (+21.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WAKE FOREST is 1-1 against the spread versus UNC-WILMINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WAKE FOREST is 1-1 straight up against UNC-WILMINGTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA-MONROE (1 - 11) at INDIANA ST (8 - 2) - 12/21/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA ST is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus LA-MONROE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA ST 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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CORNELL (4 - 5) at PENN ST (7 - 5) - 12/21/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
PENN ST is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CORNELL is 94-64 ATS (+23.6 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
CORNELL is 91-55 ATS (+30.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
CORNELL is 91-55 ATS (+30.5 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
CORNELL is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in December games since 1997.
CORNELL is 65-42 ATS (+18.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
CORNELL is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
CORNELL is 49-31 ATS (+14.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
CORNELL is 52-28 ATS (+21.2 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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UCF (8 - 2) at LA-LAFAYETTE (5 - 8) - 12/21/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCF is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) against Conference USA opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 48-70 ATS (-29.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCF is 1-0 against the spread versus LA-LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons
UCF is 1-0 straight up against LA-LAFAYETTE 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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CAL POLY-SLO (8 - 3) at DEPAUL (8 - 3) - 12/21/2011, 8:30 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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OKLAHOMA ST (6 - 4) vs. ALABAMA (8 - 3) - 12/21/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in December games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 83-56 ATS (+21.4 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 84-56 ATS (+22.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
ALABAMA is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) in December games since 1997.
ALABAMA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
ALABAMA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-0 straight up against ALABAMA 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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MIDDLE TENN ST (10 - 2) vs. OLE MISS (9 - 2) - 12/21/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLE MISS is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
OLE MISS is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
OLE MISS is 70-48 ATS (+17.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OLE MISS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.

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

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FRESNO ST (4 - 8) at ARIZONA ST (4 - 7) - 12/21/2011, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
ARIZONA ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in all home games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home lined games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
ARIZONA ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.

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

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TX-ARLINGTON (4 - 4) vs. KENT ST (7 - 1) - 12/21/2011, 7:30 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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ST PETERS (2 - 7) at UTAH ST (5 - 5) - 12/21/2011, 10:00 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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IONA (9 - 2) at WM & MARY (2 - 9) - 12/21/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WM & MARY is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
WM & MARY is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WM & MARY is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IONA is 1-0 against the spread versus WM & MARY over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 1-0 straight up against WM & MARY 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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TENN-MARTIN (3 - 10) at MURRAY ST (12 - 0) - 12/21/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENN-MARTIN is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MURRAY ST is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MURRAY ST is 2-2 against the spread versus TENN-MARTIN over the last 3 seasons
MURRAY ST is 4-0 straight up against TENN-MARTIN 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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NCAAB Preview

Keep in mind that first semester just ended at most colleges, so transfers are becoming eligible in some places, making things a little trickier......

Duquesne is 0-3 on road, losing by 8-6-14 points, also their only three games vs top 100 teams; Dukes are #188 in defense despite being 10th in country forcing turnovers. George Mason won five of its last six games after three of their first four had gone OT. Patriot opponents are making only 28.6% from arc. Atlantic 14 road underdogs of 6 or less points are 12-7 vs spread; CAA home favorites of 7 or less points are 3-5.

First true road game for 9-1 Seton Hall squad that has neutral court top 100 wins over VCU/St Joe's; Pirates force turnovers on 24.2% of foes' possessions. Dayton won seven of last nine games; they're 2-2 vs top 100 teams, beating Minnesota/Alabama. Big East road underdogs of 6 or less points are 4-9 vs spread; Atlantic 14 home favorites of 6 or less points are 10-2.

First true road game for Texas squad (UCLA isn't playing at Pauley this year) whose only losses are by 3 to NC State (led by 18), 5 to Oregon State. North Carolina is 3-2 vs top 50 teams, winning by 3-6-12 points; Tar Heels are #11 defensive team in country, fouling less than anyone. Big X road underdogs of 4+ points are 2-7-1 vs spread; ACC double digit home favorites are 10-13.

NC-Wilmington shoots just 27.7% behind arc; they're 4-6, with three of last four losses by 5 or less points. Wake Forest is 5-0 vs teams not in top 200, with four of five wins by 8+ points; well-coached Deacons are 4-1 at home, with only loss to Richmond. CAA single digit road dogs are 2-15 vs spread; ACC single digit home favorites are 6-5. Seahawks won three of last four games after an 0-5 start.

UL-Monroe lost 71-59 at home to Indiana State on Nov 14, making just 37% from floor; Warhawks are 1-11 after getting beat 81-63 at UNLV Monday. First home game in month for 8-2 Indiana State squad coming in off upset win at Vanderbilt; their PG Odum is showing grit playing thru leg injury. Sun Belt road underdogs of 12+ points are 20-8-1 vs spread; MVC home favorites of 12+ points are 6-5.

Third game in five nights for Cornell squad that beat Albany in OT on Saturday, then lost 64-60 at Illinois Monday; Big Red is 0-4 on road, losing by 21-9-8-4 points. Penn State is 1-4 vs teams ranked in top 170, with only win by 4 over South Florida. Ivy League single digit road dogs are 11-4 against spread; Big Dozen single digit home favorites are 12-6.

Central Florida is 8-2 despite being poor-shooting team; they're 4-0 vs teams not ranked in top 200, winning by 12-19-2-12 points; Knights are holding teams to 27.7% shooting behind arc. UL-Lafayette is 0-6 against teams ranked in top 125, losing by 20-19-9-17-12-8 points. Conference USA road favorites of 5 or less points are 3-7 vs spread; Sun Belt single digit home underdogs are 8-6.

Cal Poly is 3-1 on road, allowing 40.7 ppg in the wins; two of their three losses are top 30 teams (UNLV/St Mary's). Mustangs' pace is #344 in country, 2nd-slowest. 8-3 DePaul plays #11 pace; they've won last four games, all vs teams ranked #239 or worse- they're 0-3 vs top 100 clubs, losing by 1-2-11 points. Big West road underdogs of 8 or less points are 8-3 vs spread; Big East home favorites of 6 or less points are 0-5.

Oklahoma State lost four of last six games; they're 0-4 vs top 50 teams, losing by 15-2-6-10 points. Alabama lost three of last four games- they scored 62 or less points in all four. Crimson Tide is making just 24.4% from arc (#341). Big X road underdogs of 4+ points are 2-7-1 vs spread; SEC single digit home favorites are 6-5. Young Tide (one senior in their rotation) is already playing sixth game vs top 60 opponent (3-2).

Middle Tennessee is making 56% of 2-point shots; they're 4-1 on road, 2-1 vs top 100 teams, winning at UCLA, splitting with Belmont. 9-2 Ole Miss is 2-0 vs Sun Belt teams, winning by 22-12 points; they're 1-2 vs top 100 teams, losing by 30-4 points. Rebels shoot just 59.6% from line as a team. Sun Belt road underdogs of 5 or less points are 4-5; SEC home favorites of less than 5 points are 4-0. This is a good game.

Arizona State needed its prize freshman PG eligible, but he isn't, so Sun Devils are struggling- they lost last two games at home at buzzer, to Northern Arizona/Southern Miss; ASU is already 2-5 at home, not good. Fresno State lost its last four games, by 7-4-19-7 points; they're 0-5 on road, with last three road losses by 7 or less points. WAC road dogs of 7 or less points are 3-6; Pac-12 home favorites of 7 or less points are 4-8.

Nomadic, experienced Iona is playing 6th straight road game, going 5-1 in previous six; they're 2-0 vs teams not ranked in top 200, winning by 12-36 points. Wm&Mary is 1-9 vs D-I teams, forcing less turnovers than snyone in country- they lost last three games vs D-I teams, all by 30+ points. MAAC favorites are 6-10 vs spread, 4-4 on road; CAA are 3-7, 0-4 if they're getting more than 7 points.

Tenn-Martin lost 18 of its last 19 games vs Murray State, losing eight in a row here, with six of the eight by 18+ points; Skyhawks lost 10 of 11 vs D-I teams, turning ball over 27.1% of time; opponents are shooting 56% inside arc against Martin. Unbeaten Racers have three top 100 wins and don't play anyone rest of year ranked higher than #183, so they have to guard against overconfidence, because target is on their back now.

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NCAAB Games to Watch
By David Schwab
VegasInsider

Texas Longhorns vs. No. 6 North Carolina Tar Heels

After opening the season 2-2 SU, Texas has reeled-off seven straight victories including an impressive 77-65 win over Temple as a 7.5-point home favorite this past Saturday. The Longhorns are now 9-2 SU overall, but just 2-4 ATS. The total went ‘over’ the 139-point line against the Owls and is now 3-3 on the year.

North Carolina comes into this game at 9-2 SU as well and is 5-5 ATS. Tonight it faces Nicholls State at home as a 37½-point favorite in what should be nothing more than a brisk tune-up for Wednesday night’s matchup. The Tar Heels are ranked sixth in the nation in points per game (85.3) and fourth in rebounds (42.5).

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Wednesday's Best NCAAB Bets
By Covers

Texas Longhorns at North Carolina Tar Heels (-12, 154.5)

There’s no questioning the Tar Heels’ talent, but their focus is a work in progress.

North Carolina has dropped two of its last three against the spread and looked sluggish in its last game against Nicholls State before pulling away to cover the fat 38.5-point line.

"We knew he was very frustrated, especially at halftime," senior Tyler Zeller told reporters of coach Roy Williams. "He came in, and said a lot of things that were very true - something that we can't be that lax when we go out and play. We've got to be able to play with intensity."

The message didn’t get through until Williams benched his entire starting five in the second half. He put them back in with about 11 minutes left on the clock and they went on a 16-1 run to secure a 99-46 win.

The Longhorns are dealing with similar issues as they start three freshman and have dropped four of the six games that have seen a pointspread. This could be a learning experience for Texas against a refocused Tar Heels squad.

Pick: Tar Heels

Cal Poly SLO Mustangs at DePaul Blue Demons (-2.5, 130)

DePaul has one more tune-up game before Big East play begins at the end of the month, and welcomes Cal Poly SLO to the Allstate Arena on Wednesday.

The Blue Demons have put together a strong showing despite some major injuries to the frontcourt. DePaul will be without 6-foot-9 forward Donnavan Kirk for an indefinite period due to back problems, and are without slasher Tony Freeland (shoulder) and freshman Montray Clemons (knee) for the season.

Those missing pieces haven’t stopped DePaul from producing its best start since the 2005-06 season. The Blue Demons are scoring a ton, delivering than 79 points per game behind the play of Cleveland Melvin, who is averaging 18.7.

The Mustangs have held teams to just 53.9 points per game so far this year, but they haven’t seen an offense like this yet.

Pick: Over