NCAAB
Long Sheet
Friday, January 6
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W MICHIGAN (4 - 10) at TOLEDO (9 - 5) - 1/6/2023, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 to 15 points over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TOLEDO is 4-0 against the spread versus W MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 4-0 straight up against W MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OAKLAND (4 - 11) at N KENTUCKY (9 - 6) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
OAKLAND is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
OAKLAND is 81-57 ATS (+18.3 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
OAKLAND is 55-34 ATS (+17.6 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
N KENTUCKY is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all games this season.
N KENTUCKY is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
N KENTUCKY is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
N KENTUCKY is 2-1 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
N KENTUCKY is 2-1 straight up against OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DARTMOUTH (4 - 11) at YALE (10 - 4) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YALE is 281-232 ATS (+25.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
YALE is 281-232 ATS (+25.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
YALE is 144-111 ATS (+21.9 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
YALE is 104-71 ATS (+25.9 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
YALE is 104-70 ATS (+27.0 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
YALE is 1-1 against the spread versus DARTMOUTH over the last 3 seasons
YALE is 2-0 straight up against DARTMOUTH 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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NIAGARA (8 - 5) at FAIRFIELD (6 - 8) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NIAGARA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
FAIRFIELD is 46-70 ATS (-31.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
FAIRFIELD is 2-2 against the spread versus NIAGARA over the last 3 seasons
FAIRFIELD is 2-2 straight up against NIAGARA 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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ST PETERS (7 - 7) at SIENA (9 - 5) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games this season.
ST PETERS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road lined games this season.
ST PETERS is 78-55 ATS (+17.5 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
ST PETERS is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
ST PETERS is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 3-1 against the spread versus ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 3-1 straight up against ST PETERS 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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DETROIT (6 - 9) at WRIGHT ST (8 - 7) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WRIGHT ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WRIGHT ST is 3-1 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
WRIGHT ST is 3-1 straight up against DETROIT 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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IONA (10 - 4) at MARIST (4 - 8) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MARIST is 2-0 against the spread versus IONA over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 2-0 straight up against MARIST 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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QUINNIPIAC (10 - 5) at RIDER (6 - 7) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
QUINNIPIAC is 26-45 ATS (-23.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
RIDER is 129-166 ATS (-53.6 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
RIDER is 106-138 ATS (-45.8 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RIDER is 106-138 ATS (-45.8 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
RIDER is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
QUINNIPIAC is 3-0 against the spread versus RIDER over the last 3 seasons
QUINNIPIAC is 4-0 straight up against RIDER 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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CANISIUS (2 - 11) at MANHATTAN (4 - 9) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CANISIUS is 104-135 ATS (-44.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
CANISIUS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CANISIUS is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.
MANHATTAN is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CANISIUS is 1-0 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
MANHATTAN is 1-1 straight up against CANISIUS 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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PRINCETON (10 - 4) at COLUMBIA (6 - 10) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PRINCETON is 86-61 ATS (+18.9 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
COLUMBIA is 21-40 ATS (-23.0 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
COLUMBIA is 30-50 ATS (-25.0 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBIA is 1-1 against the spread versus PRINCETON over the last 3 seasons
PRINCETON is 2-0 straight up against COLUMBIA 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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HARVARD (9 - 6) at BROWN (7 - 7) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HARVARD is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
HARVARD is 56-81 ATS (-33.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
BROWN is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BROWN is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1997.
BROWN is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BROWN is 1-1 against the spread versus HARVARD over the last 3 seasons
BROWN is 1-1 straight up against HARVARD 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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PENNSYLVANIA (8 - 7) at CORNELL (11 - 3) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CORNELL is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CORNELL is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PENNSYLVANIA is 2-0 against the spread versus CORNELL over the last 3 seasons
PENNSYLVANIA is 2-0 straight up against CORNELL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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AKRON (9 - 5) at BALL ST (10 - 4) - 1/6/2023, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 53-76 ATS (-30.6 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
BALL ST is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
BALL ST is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
BALL ST is 59-85 ATS (-34.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BALL ST is 15-33 ATS (-21.3 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
AKRON is 4-0 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 4-0 straight up against BALL ST 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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STANFORD (5 - 9) at CALIFORNIA (2 - 13) - 1/6/2023, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 117-88 ATS (+20.2 Units) in January games since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all home games this season.
CALIFORNIA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALIFORNIA is 3-2 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD is 3-2 straight up against CALIFORNIA 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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Long Sheet
Friday, January 6
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W MICHIGAN (4 - 10) at TOLEDO (9 - 5) - 1/6/2023, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 to 15 points over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TOLEDO is 4-0 against the spread versus W MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 4-0 straight up against W MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OAKLAND (4 - 11) at N KENTUCKY (9 - 6) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
OAKLAND is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
OAKLAND is 81-57 ATS (+18.3 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
OAKLAND is 55-34 ATS (+17.6 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
N KENTUCKY is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all games this season.
N KENTUCKY is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
N KENTUCKY is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
N KENTUCKY is 2-1 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
N KENTUCKY is 2-1 straight up against OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DARTMOUTH (4 - 11) at YALE (10 - 4) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YALE is 281-232 ATS (+25.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
YALE is 281-232 ATS (+25.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
YALE is 144-111 ATS (+21.9 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
YALE is 104-71 ATS (+25.9 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
YALE is 104-70 ATS (+27.0 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
YALE is 1-1 against the spread versus DARTMOUTH over the last 3 seasons
YALE is 2-0 straight up against DARTMOUTH 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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NIAGARA (8 - 5) at FAIRFIELD (6 - 8) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NIAGARA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
FAIRFIELD is 46-70 ATS (-31.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
FAIRFIELD is 2-2 against the spread versus NIAGARA over the last 3 seasons
FAIRFIELD is 2-2 straight up against NIAGARA 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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ST PETERS (7 - 7) at SIENA (9 - 5) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games this season.
ST PETERS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road lined games this season.
ST PETERS is 78-55 ATS (+17.5 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
ST PETERS is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
ST PETERS is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 3-1 against the spread versus ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 3-1 straight up against ST PETERS 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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DETROIT (6 - 9) at WRIGHT ST (8 - 7) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WRIGHT ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WRIGHT ST is 3-1 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
WRIGHT ST is 3-1 straight up against DETROIT 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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IONA (10 - 4) at MARIST (4 - 8) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MARIST is 2-0 against the spread versus IONA over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 2-0 straight up against MARIST 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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QUINNIPIAC (10 - 5) at RIDER (6 - 7) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
QUINNIPIAC is 26-45 ATS (-23.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
RIDER is 129-166 ATS (-53.6 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
RIDER is 106-138 ATS (-45.8 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RIDER is 106-138 ATS (-45.8 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
RIDER is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
QUINNIPIAC is 3-0 against the spread versus RIDER over the last 3 seasons
QUINNIPIAC is 4-0 straight up against RIDER 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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CANISIUS (2 - 11) at MANHATTAN (4 - 9) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CANISIUS is 104-135 ATS (-44.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
CANISIUS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CANISIUS is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.
MANHATTAN is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CANISIUS is 1-0 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
MANHATTAN is 1-1 straight up against CANISIUS 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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PRINCETON (10 - 4) at COLUMBIA (6 - 10) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PRINCETON is 86-61 ATS (+18.9 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
COLUMBIA is 21-40 ATS (-23.0 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
COLUMBIA is 30-50 ATS (-25.0 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBIA is 1-1 against the spread versus PRINCETON over the last 3 seasons
PRINCETON is 2-0 straight up against COLUMBIA 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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HARVARD (9 - 6) at BROWN (7 - 7) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HARVARD is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
HARVARD is 56-81 ATS (-33.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
BROWN is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BROWN is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1997.
BROWN is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BROWN is 1-1 against the spread versus HARVARD over the last 3 seasons
BROWN is 1-1 straight up against HARVARD 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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PENNSYLVANIA (8 - 7) at CORNELL (11 - 3) - 1/6/2023, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CORNELL is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CORNELL is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PENNSYLVANIA is 2-0 against the spread versus CORNELL over the last 3 seasons
PENNSYLVANIA is 2-0 straight up against CORNELL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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AKRON (9 - 5) at BALL ST (10 - 4) - 1/6/2023, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 53-76 ATS (-30.6 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
BALL ST is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
BALL ST is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
BALL ST is 59-85 ATS (-34.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BALL ST is 15-33 ATS (-21.3 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
AKRON is 4-0 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 4-0 straight up against BALL ST 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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STANFORD (5 - 9) at CALIFORNIA (2 - 13) - 1/6/2023, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 117-88 ATS (+20.2 Units) in January games since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all home games this season.
CALIFORNIA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALIFORNIA is 3-2 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD is 3-2 straight up against CALIFORNIA 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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NCAAB
Friday, January 6
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Trend Report
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Western Michigan @ Toledo
Western Michigan
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Western Michigan's last 8 games when playing on the road against Toledo
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Western Michigan's last 8 games when playing Toledo
Toledo
Toledo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Western Michigan
Toledo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Western Michigan
Detroit @ Wright State
Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Wright State
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Detroit's last 18 games when playing on the road against Wright State
Wright State
Wright State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Wright State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Oakland @ Northern Kentucky
Oakland
Oakland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Northern Kentucky
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky
No trends to report
Harvard @ Brown
Harvard
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Harvard's last 6 games on the road
Harvard is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Brown
Brown
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brown's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brown's last 5 games when playing at home against Harvard
Niagara @ Fairfield
Niagara
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Niagara's last 9 games when playing on the road against Fairfield
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Niagara's last 9 games on the road
Fairfield
Fairfield is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Niagara
Fairfield is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Niagara
Canisius @ Manhattan
Canisius
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Canisius's last 6 games when playing Manhattan
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Canisius's last 6 games on the road
Manhattan
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Manhattan's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Manhattan's last 6 games when playing Canisius
Iona @ Marist
Iona
Iona is 21-3 SU in its last 24 games when playing Marist
Iona is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Marist
Marist
Marist is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Iona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Marist's last 6 games when playing at home against Iona
Quinnipiac @ Rider
Quinnipiac
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Quinnipiac's last 7 games when playing on the road against Rider
Quinnipiac is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Rider
Rider
Rider is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Quinnipiac
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Rider's last 7 games when playing at home against Quinnipiac
Saint Peter's @ Siena
Saint Peter's
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saint Peter's's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Saint Peter's's last 19 games when playing on the road against Siena
Siena
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Siena's last 5 games at home
Siena is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Saint Peter's
Princeton @ Columbia
Princeton
Princeton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Columbia
Princeton is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Columbia
Columbia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbia's last 5 games when playing Princeton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbia's last 5 games when playing at home against Princeton
Pennsylvania @ Cornell
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cornell
Pennsylvania is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cornell
Cornell
Cornell is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cornell's last 7 games when playing at home against Pennsylvania
Dartmouth @ Yale
Dartmouth
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dartmouth's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Dartmouth's last 15 games when playing on the road against Yale
Yale
Yale is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dartmouth
Yale is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Akron @ Ball State
Akron
Akron is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Ball State
Akron is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ball State
Ball State
Ball State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ball State's last 6 games when playing at home against Akron
Stanford @ California
Stanford
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Stanford's last 9 games when playing California
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Stanford's last 8 games when playing on the road against California
California
California is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Stanford
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of California's last 9 games when playing Stanford
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Friday, January 6
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Trend Report
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Western Michigan @ Toledo
Western Michigan
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Western Michigan's last 8 games when playing on the road against Toledo
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Western Michigan's last 8 games when playing Toledo
Toledo
Toledo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Western Michigan
Toledo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Western Michigan
Detroit @ Wright State
Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Wright State
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Detroit's last 18 games when playing on the road against Wright State
Wright State
Wright State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Wright State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Oakland @ Northern Kentucky
Oakland
Oakland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Northern Kentucky
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky
No trends to report
Harvard @ Brown
Harvard
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Harvard's last 6 games on the road
Harvard is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Brown
Brown
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brown's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brown's last 5 games when playing at home against Harvard
Niagara @ Fairfield
Niagara
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Niagara's last 9 games when playing on the road against Fairfield
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Niagara's last 9 games on the road
Fairfield
Fairfield is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Niagara
Fairfield is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Niagara
Canisius @ Manhattan
Canisius
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Canisius's last 6 games when playing Manhattan
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Canisius's last 6 games on the road
Manhattan
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Manhattan's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Manhattan's last 6 games when playing Canisius
Iona @ Marist
Iona
Iona is 21-3 SU in its last 24 games when playing Marist
Iona is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Marist
Marist
Marist is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Iona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Marist's last 6 games when playing at home against Iona
Quinnipiac @ Rider
Quinnipiac
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Quinnipiac's last 7 games when playing on the road against Rider
Quinnipiac is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Rider
Rider
Rider is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Quinnipiac
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Rider's last 7 games when playing at home against Quinnipiac
Saint Peter's @ Siena
Saint Peter's
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saint Peter's's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Saint Peter's's last 19 games when playing on the road against Siena
Siena
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Siena's last 5 games at home
Siena is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Saint Peter's
Princeton @ Columbia
Princeton
Princeton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Columbia
Princeton is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Columbia
Columbia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbia's last 5 games when playing Princeton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbia's last 5 games when playing at home against Princeton
Pennsylvania @ Cornell
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cornell
Pennsylvania is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cornell
Cornell
Cornell is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cornell's last 7 games when playing at home against Pennsylvania
Dartmouth @ Yale
Dartmouth
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dartmouth's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Dartmouth's last 15 games when playing on the road against Yale
Yale
Yale is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dartmouth
Yale is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Akron @ Ball State
Akron
Akron is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Ball State
Akron is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ball State
Ball State
Ball State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ball State's last 6 games when playing at home against Akron
Stanford @ California
Stanford
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Stanford's last 9 games when playing California
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Stanford's last 8 games when playing on the road against California
California
California is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Stanford
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of California's last 9 games when playing Stanford
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Armadillo's Write-Up
Friday, January 6
Western Michigan @ Toledo
— Western Michigan (4-10, 0-1) ranked #301 by KenPom
— Tempo: #303
— Experience: #160
— Continuity: #174
— WMU are 1-10 vs D-I teams; they’ve got 3 non D-I wins.
— Broncos are turning ball over 21.6% of time (#321)
— WMU is shooting 31.2% on arc (#281)
— Opponents are shooting 54.7% inside arc (#317), 38.2% on arc (#337)
— Broncos are #60 team in country on defensive boards.
— WMU’s schedule, to this point: #84
— bench minutes: #114
— WMU’s only D-I win: 90-84 at #351 Houston Christian.
— Toledo (9-5, 0-1) ranked #106 by KenPom
— Tempo: #17
— Experience: #189
— Continuity: #24
— Toledo is 6-0 giving up less than 80 points, 2-5 allowing 80+.
— Rockets are shooting 53.2% inside arc (#67), 37.9% on arc (#26)
— Rockets are 4-1 vs teams outside the top 200.
— Opponents are shooting 37.7% on the arc (#330)
— Rockets are 3-2 in games decided by 8 or less points.
— Toledo’s schedule, to this point: #200
— bench minutes: #343
— Toledo’s best win: 93-85 vs #49 UAB
— Toledo won last 11 series games.
— WMU lost its last five visits to Toledo.
Princeton @ Columbia
— Princeton (10-4, 1-0) ranked #118 by KenPom
— Tempo: #188
— Experience: #319
— Continuity: #170
— Princeton is 8-2 in its last ten D-I games.
— Tigers are 3-1 in true road games, losing by 1 at Navy.
— Princeton is 4-4 in games decided by 8 or less points.
— Tigers are 6-2 vs teams outside top 200.
— Princeton is shooting 55.7% inside the arc (#25).
— Princeton’s schedule, to this point: #327
— bench minutes: #305
— Princeton’s best win: 69-66 over #171 Harvard
— Columbia (6-10, 1-0) ranked #334 by KenPom
— Tempo: #143
— Experience: #349
— Continuity: #196
— Columbia split its last six D-I games.
— Lions upset Yale 62-60 in their last game.
— Lions are shooting 44% inside arc (#333), 30.3% on arc (#312)
— Columbia is turning ball over 22.4% of time (#338)
— Columbia is #289 team in country on defensive boards.
— Columbia’s schedule, to this point: #342
— bench minutes: #238
— Columbia’s best win: 62-60 over #79 Yale
— Princeton won last 13 series games.
— Tigers won their last 11 visits to Columbia.
Penn @ Cornell
— Penn (8-7, 1-0) ranked #152 by KenPom
— Tempo: #248
— Experience: #253
— Continuity: #6
— Penn is 6-3 in its last nine D-I games, with two OT losses.
— Quakers are 3-5 vs top 200 teams.
— Penn is shooting 52.6% inside arc (#85), 35.4% on arc (#97)
— Quakers force turnovers only 14.3% of time (#354).
— Penn is 3-4 in its true road games.
— Penn’s schedule, to this point: #131
— bench minutes: #110
— Penn’s best win: 81-65 vs #105 Colgate
— Cornell (11-3, 1-0) ranked #136 by KenPom
— Tempo: #41
— Experience: #332
— Continuity: #84
— Cornell won its last four games, scoring 86.8 ppg.
— Big Red is shooting 59.3% inside arc (#6)
— Opponents are shooting 55% inside arc (#328)
— Cornell forces turnovers 21.7% of time (#50)
— Cornell lost 107-105 at #44 Miami, an impressive loss.
— Cornell’s schedule, to this point: #324
— bench minutes: #40
— Cornell’s best win: 91-80 at #105 Colgate
— Penn won 14 of last 15 series games.
— Quakers won eight of last nine visits to Ithaca.
Dartmouth @ Yale
— Dartmouth (4-11, 0-1) ranked #316 by KenPom
— Tempo: #130
— Experience: #359
— Continuity: #259
— Big Green lost its last six games, scoring 56 ppg.
— Dartmouth is turning ball over 22.1% of time (#332).
— Dartmouth is shooting 29.5% on arc (#322)
— Big Green is 2-11 vs Division I teams.
— Big Green is 0-7 vs top 200 teams.
— Dartmouth’s schedule, to this point: #293
— bench minutes: #4
— Dartmouth’s best win: 79-54 over #290 Cal-Bakersfield
— Yale (10-4, 0-1) ranked #77 by KenPom
— Tempo: #289
— Experience: #340
— Continuity: #99
— Yale is 2-3 in its last five games, all on road.
— Yale’s last home game was November 30.
— Bulldogs have #17 eFG% defense in country.
— Yale is shooting 53.9% inside arc (#52)
— Yale is 5-1 vs teams ranked outside top 200.
— Yale’s schedule, to this point: #218
— bench minutes: #93
— Bulldogs’ best win: 62-59 in OT at #115 Hawai’i.
— Yale won last ten series games.
— Dartmouth lost its last 17 visits to Yale.
Harvard @ Brown
— Harvard (9-6, 0-1) ranked #171 by KenPom
— Tempo: #245
— Experience: #321
— Continuity: #116
— Harvard is 3-5 in its last eight D-I games.
— Crimson is turning ball over 20.9% of time (#303)
— Harvard is 4-1 vs teams ranked outside top 200.
— Harvard is 4-3 in true road games this season.
— Crimson is shooting 54.9% inside arc (#33), 25.9% on arc (#360)
— Harvard’s schedule, to this point: #217
— bench minutes: #233
— Harvard’s best win: 62-57 at #96 Cal-Irvine.
— Brown (7-7, 0-1) ranked #218 by KenPom
— Tempo: #170
— Experience: #310
— Continuity: #65
— Brown lost three of its last four games.
— Brown is turning ball over 20.6% of time (#290).
— Bears are shooting 57.2% (#363) on foul line.
— Bears are #1 team in country on defensive boards.
— Brown is 1-6 against top 200 teams.
— Brown’s schedule, to this point: #298
— bench minutes: #196
— Brown’s best win: 72-60 at #183 Bryant
— Brown won last three meetings, by 9-1-9 points.
— Harvard lost 88-79/72-71 in last two visits to Brown.
Saint Peter’s @ Siena
— Saint Peter’s (7-7, 2-3) ranked #294 by KenPom
— Tempo: #325
— Experience: #272
— Continuity: #322
— Peacocks are 1-6 in true road games, winning at #363 Hartford.
— Saint Peter’s is 1-3 vs top 200 teams, losing by 36-30-18 points.
— Saint Peter’s is shooting 42.5% inside arc (#350), 30.1% on arc (#314)
— Peacocks are #19 team in country on offensive boards.
— Opponents are getting 29% of points on foul line (#2)
— Saint Peter’s schedule, to this point: #343
— bench minutes: #2
— Saint Peter’s best win: 63-56 over #163 Quinnipiac
— Siena (9-5, 3-0) ranked #167 by KenPom
— Tempo: #222
— Experience: #231
— Continuity: #124
— Siena won its last four games, after a 5-5 start.
— Saints are 4-3 vs teams outside the top 200.
— Saints are shooting 38.1% on the arc (#21), 75.9% on line (#41)
— Siena is turning ball over 20.8% of time (#299)
— Siena is 6-2 in games decided by 7 or less points.
— Siena’s schedule, to this point: #241
— bench minutes: #139
— Siena’s best win: 60-55 over #67 Seton Hall.
— Siena won five of last seven series games.
— Peacocks lost seven of last eight visits to Albany.
Quinnipiac @ Rider
— Quinnipiac (10-5, 1-3) ranked #163 by KenPom
— Tempo: #69
— Experience: #123
— Continuity: #43
— Quinnipiac lost three of its last four games.
— Bobcats’ MAAC losses are by 4-7-7 points.
— Quinnipiac is #38 team on offensive boards, #62 on defensive end.
— Bobcats are shooting 35.8% on arc (#85)
— Bobcats are 7-2 vs teams ranked outside top 200.
— Quinnipiac’s schedule, to this point: #322
— bench minutes: #75
— Quinnipiac’s best win: 70-53 over #140 Montana State
— Rider (6-7, 3-1) ranked #204 by KenPom
— Tempo: #252
— Experience: #20
— Continuity: #22
— Rider is 3-1 in MAAC, with wins by 3-6-2 points.
— Rider is 0-3 vs top 200 teams, losing by 1-30-6 points.
— Broncs are #254 team in country on defensive boards.
— Broncs are shooting 31.6% on arc (#262), 46.7% inside arc (#287)
— Rider is 3-5 in games decided by 6 or fewer points.
— Rider’s schedule, to this point: #288
— bench minutes: #247
— Rider’s best win: 68-65 at #237 Mt St Mary’s.
— Quinnipiac won last four meetings, scoring 80.8 ppg.
— Bobcats lost seven of last eight games in the Broncs’ Zoo,
Iona @ Marist
— Iona (10-4, 3-0) ranked #60 by KenPom
— Tempo: #73
— Experience: #228
— Continuity: #183
— Iona won its last three games, by 11-10-18 points.
— Gaels are forcing turnovers 21.9% of time (#46)
— Iona is 3-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200, winning by 22-30-18 points.
— Gaels are #250 team in country on defensive boards.
— Iona has #43 eFG% defense in country.
— Iona’s schedule, to this point: #149
— bench minutes: #146
— Iona’s best win: 84-62 over #89 Saint Louis.
— Marist (4-8, 0-3) ranked #324 by KenPom
— Tempo: #261
— Experience: #313
— Continuity: #327
— Marist lost last four games, giving up 75.5 ppg.
— Red Foxes have played only two top 200 teams, splitting the pair
— Marist’s three MAAC losses are by 11-6-19 points.
— Red Foxes are shooting 45.6% inside arc (#305), 32.1% on arc (#244)
— Opponents are shooting 43.3% inside arc (#16)
— Marist’s schedule, to this point: #361
— bench minutes: #128
— Marist’s best win: 73-69 over #187 American.
— Iona won 13 of last 15 series games.
— Gaels lost 78-74/83-73 in last two trips to Poughkeepsie.
Canisius @ Manhattan
— Canisius (2-11, 0-4) ranked #277 by KenPom
— Tempo: #125
— Experience: #164
— Continuity: #175
— Canisius is 1-11 against Division I teams.
— Griffins’ last three losses were by 3-2-4 points.
— Canisius is shooting 44.2% inside arc (#332)
— Canisius is #246 team in country on defensive boards.
— Opponents are shooting 39.3% on arc (#353), 53.2% inside arc (#289)
— Canisius’ schedule, to this point: #79
— bench minutes: #117
— Canisius’ best win: 84-80 in OT vs #149 St Bonaventure
— Manhattan (4-9, 2-2) ranked #329 by KenPom
— Tempo: #151
— Experience: #125
— Continuity: #153
— Manhattan lost six of its last seven games.
— Jaspers are turning ball over 20.3% of time (#271)
— Manhattan is forcing turnovers 21.4% of time (#60)
— Jaspers are #350 team in country on defensive boards.
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— Manhattan is 3-5 vs teams ranked outside top 200.
— Manhattan’s schedule, to this point: #347
— bench minutes: #80
— Manhattan’s best win: 72-71 over #247 Fairfield.
— Teams split their last six meetings.
— Canisius won four of last five visits to Draddy Gym.
Niagara @ Fairfield
— Niagara (8-5, 3-1) ranked #236 by KenPom
— Tempo: #355
— Experience: #213
— Continuity: #256
— Niagara won five of its last six games.
— Eagles lost five of six road games, winning 64-60 at #163 Quinnipiac.
— Niagara is shooting 47.8% inside arc (#263)
— Opponents are shooting 46.7% inside arc (#78)
— Eagles are 5-0 in games decided by 7 or less points.
— Niagara’s schedule, to this point: #280
— bench minutes: #285
— Niagara’s best win: 64-60 vs #163 Quinnipiac.
— Fairfield (6-8, 2-2) ranked #252 by KenPom
— Tempo: #287
— Experience: #119
— Continuity: #89
— Fairfield is 5-4 in its last nine D-I games.
— Fairfield is 3-2 in games decided by 7 or less points.
— Stags are shooting 28.4% on the arc (#337), 47.2% inside arc (#281)
— Stags get 23.9% of their points on foul line (#9)
— Stags are 4-4 vs teams ranked outside top 200.
— Fairfield’s schedule, to this point: #319
— bench minutes: #174
— Fairfield’s best win: 74-69 over #146 Towson.
— Teams split the last ten series games.
— Niagara lost its last six visits to Fairfield.
Oakland @ Northern Kentucky
— Oakland (4-11, 2-2) ranked #281 by KenPom
— Tempo: #110
— Experience: #64
— Continuity: #53
— Oakland won its last two games, after a 1-11 start vs D-I teams.
— Titans are 0-9 scoring less than 81 points.
— Oakland scored 83-81 points in its last two games.
— Opponents are shooting 55% inside arc (#326). 37.4% on arc (#319)
— Oakland is #329 team on defensive boards.
— Oakland’s schedule, to this point: #103
— bench minutes: #330
— Oakland’s best win: 83-61 over #246 Milwaukee.
— Northern Kentucky (9-6, 4-0) ranked #219 by KenPom
— Tempo: #360
— Experience: #82
— Continuity: #26
— NKU won six of last eight D-I games, with two OT wins.
— Norse is shooting 44.9% inside arc (#318).
— NKU is #331 team in country on defensive boards.
— Norse is forcing turnovers 23.3% of time (#24).
— Opponents are shooting 39.9% on arc (#359)
— NKU’s schedule, to this point: #250
— bench minutes: #229
— NKU’s best win: 64-51 over #70 Cincinnati
— Northern Kentucky won six of last seven series games.
— Oakland lost last three visits to NKU, by 15-3-9 points.
Detroit @ Wright State
— Detroit (6-9, 2-2) ranked #217 by KenPom
— Tempo: #189
— Experience: #58
— Continuity: #287
— Detroit lost three of its last four games.
— Titans are 1-4 in games decided by 4 or fewer points.
— Detroit is shooting 44% inside arc (#336), 37.6% on arc (#34)
— Detroit is #314 team in country on defensive boards.
— Titans have #280 eFG% defense.
— Detroit’s schedule, to this point: #113
— bench minutes: #107
— Detroit’s best win: 70-49 over #109 Charlotte.
— Wright State (8-7, 1-3) ranked #222 by KenPom
— Tempo: #31
— Experience: #73
— Continuity: #67
— Wright lost five of its last seven D-I games.
— Wright is 5-2 vs teams ranked outside top 200.
— Opponents are shooting 52.7% inside arc (#280).
— Wright is #21 team in country on defensive boards.
— Raiders are shooting 52.3% inside arc (#93)
— Wright’s schedule, to this point: #300
— bench minutes: #254
— Raiders’ best win: 77-61 over #179 Abilene Christian.
— Wright State won eight of last nine series games.
— Detroit lost its last seven visits to Dayton.
Akron @ Ball State
— Akron (9-5, 1-0) ranked #122 by KenPom
— Tempo: #306
— Experience: #45
— Continuity: #143
— Akron won four of its last five D-I games.
— Zips are shooting 47.2% inside arc (#278), 32.2% on arc (#239).
— Opponents are shooting 45.8% inside arc (#56).
— Akron is 1-4 vs teams ranked in top 200.
— Akron is 0-2 in true road games, losing by 11-19 points.
— Akron’s schedule, to this point: #235
— bench minutes: #243
— Akron’s best win: 72-53 over #154 Western Kentucky.
— Ball State (10-4, 1-0) ranked #145 by KenPom
— Tempo: #227
— Experience: #132
— Continuity: #54
— Ball State won its last six games, after a 4-4 start.
— Ball State is 2-4 vs teams ranked in top 200.
— Cardinals are shooting 39.5% on the arc (#9).
— Cardinals are getting 23.1% of their points on foul line (#19)
— Ball State is #291 team in country on defensive boards.
— Ball State’s schedule, to this point: #265
— bench minutes: #336
— Ball State’s best win: 90-83 at #106 Toledo
— Akron won last five series games, all by 9+ points.
— Zips won 88-79/89-60, in last two visits to Muncie.
Stanford @ California
— Stanford (5-9, 0-4) ranked #80 by KenPom
— Tempo: #236
— Experience: #146
— Continuity: #5
— Stanford lost six of its last eight games.
— Cardinal is turning ball over 20.6% of time (#288)
— Stanford’s Pac-12 losses are by 14-4-3-5 points.
— Cardinal is 3-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200.
— Stanford shooting 30.8% on the arc (#290)
— Stanford’s schedule, to this point: #14
— bench minutes: #48
— Stanford’s best win: 70-60 over #162 Florida State.
— California (2-13, 1-3) ranked #231 by KenPom
— Tempo: #357
— Experience: #229
— Continuity: #227
— Cal won two of last three games, after an 0-12 start.
— Cal is shooting 27.5% on arc (#349), 47.6% inside arc (#267).
— Bears are turning ball over 22.2% of time (#337).
— Bears are 0-13 scoring less than 73 points; they score 73-80 in wins.
— Opponents are shooting 51.3% inside arc (#231).
— Cal’s schedule, to this point: #56
— bench minutes: #235
— Cal’s best win: 80-76 vs #52 Colorado.
— Rivals split their last eight meetings.
— Teams also split their last six meetings in Berkeley.
Armadillo's Write-Up
Friday, January 6
Western Michigan @ Toledo
— Western Michigan (4-10, 0-1) ranked #301 by KenPom
— Tempo: #303
— Experience: #160
— Continuity: #174
— WMU are 1-10 vs D-I teams; they’ve got 3 non D-I wins.
— Broncos are turning ball over 21.6% of time (#321)
— WMU is shooting 31.2% on arc (#281)
— Opponents are shooting 54.7% inside arc (#317), 38.2% on arc (#337)
— Broncos are #60 team in country on defensive boards.
— WMU’s schedule, to this point: #84
— bench minutes: #114
— WMU’s only D-I win: 90-84 at #351 Houston Christian.
— Toledo (9-5, 0-1) ranked #106 by KenPom
— Tempo: #17
— Experience: #189
— Continuity: #24
— Toledo is 6-0 giving up less than 80 points, 2-5 allowing 80+.
— Rockets are shooting 53.2% inside arc (#67), 37.9% on arc (#26)
— Rockets are 4-1 vs teams outside the top 200.
— Opponents are shooting 37.7% on the arc (#330)
— Rockets are 3-2 in games decided by 8 or less points.
— Toledo’s schedule, to this point: #200
— bench minutes: #343
— Toledo’s best win: 93-85 vs #49 UAB
— Toledo won last 11 series games.
— WMU lost its last five visits to Toledo.
Princeton @ Columbia
— Princeton (10-4, 1-0) ranked #118 by KenPom
— Tempo: #188
— Experience: #319
— Continuity: #170
— Princeton is 8-2 in its last ten D-I games.
— Tigers are 3-1 in true road games, losing by 1 at Navy.
— Princeton is 4-4 in games decided by 8 or less points.
— Tigers are 6-2 vs teams outside top 200.
— Princeton is shooting 55.7% inside the arc (#25).
— Princeton’s schedule, to this point: #327
— bench minutes: #305
— Princeton’s best win: 69-66 over #171 Harvard
— Columbia (6-10, 1-0) ranked #334 by KenPom
— Tempo: #143
— Experience: #349
— Continuity: #196
— Columbia split its last six D-I games.
— Lions upset Yale 62-60 in their last game.
— Lions are shooting 44% inside arc (#333), 30.3% on arc (#312)
— Columbia is turning ball over 22.4% of time (#338)
— Columbia is #289 team in country on defensive boards.
— Columbia’s schedule, to this point: #342
— bench minutes: #238
— Columbia’s best win: 62-60 over #79 Yale
— Princeton won last 13 series games.
— Tigers won their last 11 visits to Columbia.
Penn @ Cornell
— Penn (8-7, 1-0) ranked #152 by KenPom
— Tempo: #248
— Experience: #253
— Continuity: #6
— Penn is 6-3 in its last nine D-I games, with two OT losses.
— Quakers are 3-5 vs top 200 teams.
— Penn is shooting 52.6% inside arc (#85), 35.4% on arc (#97)
— Quakers force turnovers only 14.3% of time (#354).
— Penn is 3-4 in its true road games.
— Penn’s schedule, to this point: #131
— bench minutes: #110
— Penn’s best win: 81-65 vs #105 Colgate
— Cornell (11-3, 1-0) ranked #136 by KenPom
— Tempo: #41
— Experience: #332
— Continuity: #84
— Cornell won its last four games, scoring 86.8 ppg.
— Big Red is shooting 59.3% inside arc (#6)
— Opponents are shooting 55% inside arc (#328)
— Cornell forces turnovers 21.7% of time (#50)
— Cornell lost 107-105 at #44 Miami, an impressive loss.
— Cornell’s schedule, to this point: #324
— bench minutes: #40
— Cornell’s best win: 91-80 at #105 Colgate
— Penn won 14 of last 15 series games.
— Quakers won eight of last nine visits to Ithaca.
Dartmouth @ Yale
— Dartmouth (4-11, 0-1) ranked #316 by KenPom
— Tempo: #130
— Experience: #359
— Continuity: #259
— Big Green lost its last six games, scoring 56 ppg.
— Dartmouth is turning ball over 22.1% of time (#332).
— Dartmouth is shooting 29.5% on arc (#322)
— Big Green is 2-11 vs Division I teams.
— Big Green is 0-7 vs top 200 teams.
— Dartmouth’s schedule, to this point: #293
— bench minutes: #4
— Dartmouth’s best win: 79-54 over #290 Cal-Bakersfield
— Yale (10-4, 0-1) ranked #77 by KenPom
— Tempo: #289
— Experience: #340
— Continuity: #99
— Yale is 2-3 in its last five games, all on road.
— Yale’s last home game was November 30.
— Bulldogs have #17 eFG% defense in country.
— Yale is shooting 53.9% inside arc (#52)
— Yale is 5-1 vs teams ranked outside top 200.
— Yale’s schedule, to this point: #218
— bench minutes: #93
— Bulldogs’ best win: 62-59 in OT at #115 Hawai’i.
— Yale won last ten series games.
— Dartmouth lost its last 17 visits to Yale.
Harvard @ Brown
— Harvard (9-6, 0-1) ranked #171 by KenPom
— Tempo: #245
— Experience: #321
— Continuity: #116
— Harvard is 3-5 in its last eight D-I games.
— Crimson is turning ball over 20.9% of time (#303)
— Harvard is 4-1 vs teams ranked outside top 200.
— Harvard is 4-3 in true road games this season.
— Crimson is shooting 54.9% inside arc (#33), 25.9% on arc (#360)
— Harvard’s schedule, to this point: #217
— bench minutes: #233
— Harvard’s best win: 62-57 at #96 Cal-Irvine.
— Brown (7-7, 0-1) ranked #218 by KenPom
— Tempo: #170
— Experience: #310
— Continuity: #65
— Brown lost three of its last four games.
— Brown is turning ball over 20.6% of time (#290).
— Bears are shooting 57.2% (#363) on foul line.
— Bears are #1 team in country on defensive boards.
— Brown is 1-6 against top 200 teams.
— Brown’s schedule, to this point: #298
— bench minutes: #196
— Brown’s best win: 72-60 at #183 Bryant
— Brown won last three meetings, by 9-1-9 points.
— Harvard lost 88-79/72-71 in last two visits to Brown.
Saint Peter’s @ Siena
— Saint Peter’s (7-7, 2-3) ranked #294 by KenPom
— Tempo: #325
— Experience: #272
— Continuity: #322
— Peacocks are 1-6 in true road games, winning at #363 Hartford.
— Saint Peter’s is 1-3 vs top 200 teams, losing by 36-30-18 points.
— Saint Peter’s is shooting 42.5% inside arc (#350), 30.1% on arc (#314)
— Peacocks are #19 team in country on offensive boards.
— Opponents are getting 29% of points on foul line (#2)
— Saint Peter’s schedule, to this point: #343
— bench minutes: #2
— Saint Peter’s best win: 63-56 over #163 Quinnipiac
— Siena (9-5, 3-0) ranked #167 by KenPom
— Tempo: #222
— Experience: #231
— Continuity: #124
— Siena won its last four games, after a 5-5 start.
— Saints are 4-3 vs teams outside the top 200.
— Saints are shooting 38.1% on the arc (#21), 75.9% on line (#41)
— Siena is turning ball over 20.8% of time (#299)
— Siena is 6-2 in games decided by 7 or less points.
— Siena’s schedule, to this point: #241
— bench minutes: #139
— Siena’s best win: 60-55 over #67 Seton Hall.
— Siena won five of last seven series games.
— Peacocks lost seven of last eight visits to Albany.
Quinnipiac @ Rider
— Quinnipiac (10-5, 1-3) ranked #163 by KenPom
— Tempo: #69
— Experience: #123
— Continuity: #43
— Quinnipiac lost three of its last four games.
— Bobcats’ MAAC losses are by 4-7-7 points.
— Quinnipiac is #38 team on offensive boards, #62 on defensive end.
— Bobcats are shooting 35.8% on arc (#85)
— Bobcats are 7-2 vs teams ranked outside top 200.
— Quinnipiac’s schedule, to this point: #322
— bench minutes: #75
— Quinnipiac’s best win: 70-53 over #140 Montana State
— Rider (6-7, 3-1) ranked #204 by KenPom
— Tempo: #252
— Experience: #20
— Continuity: #22
— Rider is 3-1 in MAAC, with wins by 3-6-2 points.
— Rider is 0-3 vs top 200 teams, losing by 1-30-6 points.
— Broncs are #254 team in country on defensive boards.
— Broncs are shooting 31.6% on arc (#262), 46.7% inside arc (#287)
— Rider is 3-5 in games decided by 6 or fewer points.
— Rider’s schedule, to this point: #288
— bench minutes: #247
— Rider’s best win: 68-65 at #237 Mt St Mary’s.
— Quinnipiac won last four meetings, scoring 80.8 ppg.
— Bobcats lost seven of last eight games in the Broncs’ Zoo,
Iona @ Marist
— Iona (10-4, 3-0) ranked #60 by KenPom
— Tempo: #73
— Experience: #228
— Continuity: #183
— Iona won its last three games, by 11-10-18 points.
— Gaels are forcing turnovers 21.9% of time (#46)
— Iona is 3-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200, winning by 22-30-18 points.
— Gaels are #250 team in country on defensive boards.
— Iona has #43 eFG% defense in country.
— Iona’s schedule, to this point: #149
— bench minutes: #146
— Iona’s best win: 84-62 over #89 Saint Louis.
— Marist (4-8, 0-3) ranked #324 by KenPom
— Tempo: #261
— Experience: #313
— Continuity: #327
— Marist lost last four games, giving up 75.5 ppg.
— Red Foxes have played only two top 200 teams, splitting the pair
— Marist’s three MAAC losses are by 11-6-19 points.
— Red Foxes are shooting 45.6% inside arc (#305), 32.1% on arc (#244)
— Opponents are shooting 43.3% inside arc (#16)
— Marist’s schedule, to this point: #361
— bench minutes: #128
— Marist’s best win: 73-69 over #187 American.
— Iona won 13 of last 15 series games.
— Gaels lost 78-74/83-73 in last two trips to Poughkeepsie.
Canisius @ Manhattan
— Canisius (2-11, 0-4) ranked #277 by KenPom
— Tempo: #125
— Experience: #164
— Continuity: #175
— Canisius is 1-11 against Division I teams.
— Griffins’ last three losses were by 3-2-4 points.
— Canisius is shooting 44.2% inside arc (#332)
— Canisius is #246 team in country on defensive boards.
— Opponents are shooting 39.3% on arc (#353), 53.2% inside arc (#289)
— Canisius’ schedule, to this point: #79
— bench minutes: #117
— Canisius’ best win: 84-80 in OT vs #149 St Bonaventure
— Manhattan (4-9, 2-2) ranked #329 by KenPom
— Tempo: #151
— Experience: #125
— Continuity: #153
— Manhattan lost six of its last seven games.
— Jaspers are turning ball over 20.3% of time (#271)
— Manhattan is forcing turnovers 21.4% of time (#60)
— Jaspers are #350 team in country on defensive boards.
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— Manhattan is 3-5 vs teams ranked outside top 200.
— Manhattan’s schedule, to this point: #347
— bench minutes: #80
— Manhattan’s best win: 72-71 over #247 Fairfield.
— Teams split their last six meetings.
— Canisius won four of last five visits to Draddy Gym.
Niagara @ Fairfield
— Niagara (8-5, 3-1) ranked #236 by KenPom
— Tempo: #355
— Experience: #213
— Continuity: #256
— Niagara won five of its last six games.
— Eagles lost five of six road games, winning 64-60 at #163 Quinnipiac.
— Niagara is shooting 47.8% inside arc (#263)
— Opponents are shooting 46.7% inside arc (#78)
— Eagles are 5-0 in games decided by 7 or less points.
— Niagara’s schedule, to this point: #280
— bench minutes: #285
— Niagara’s best win: 64-60 vs #163 Quinnipiac.
— Fairfield (6-8, 2-2) ranked #252 by KenPom
— Tempo: #287
— Experience: #119
— Continuity: #89
— Fairfield is 5-4 in its last nine D-I games.
— Fairfield is 3-2 in games decided by 7 or less points.
— Stags are shooting 28.4% on the arc (#337), 47.2% inside arc (#281)
— Stags get 23.9% of their points on foul line (#9)
— Stags are 4-4 vs teams ranked outside top 200.
— Fairfield’s schedule, to this point: #319
— bench minutes: #174
— Fairfield’s best win: 74-69 over #146 Towson.
— Teams split the last ten series games.
— Niagara lost its last six visits to Fairfield.
Oakland @ Northern Kentucky
— Oakland (4-11, 2-2) ranked #281 by KenPom
— Tempo: #110
— Experience: #64
— Continuity: #53
— Oakland won its last two games, after a 1-11 start vs D-I teams.
— Titans are 0-9 scoring less than 81 points.
— Oakland scored 83-81 points in its last two games.
— Opponents are shooting 55% inside arc (#326). 37.4% on arc (#319)
— Oakland is #329 team on defensive boards.
— Oakland’s schedule, to this point: #103
— bench minutes: #330
— Oakland’s best win: 83-61 over #246 Milwaukee.
— Northern Kentucky (9-6, 4-0) ranked #219 by KenPom
— Tempo: #360
— Experience: #82
— Continuity: #26
— NKU won six of last eight D-I games, with two OT wins.
— Norse is shooting 44.9% inside arc (#318).
— NKU is #331 team in country on defensive boards.
— Norse is forcing turnovers 23.3% of time (#24).
— Opponents are shooting 39.9% on arc (#359)
— NKU’s schedule, to this point: #250
— bench minutes: #229
— NKU’s best win: 64-51 over #70 Cincinnati
— Northern Kentucky won six of last seven series games.
— Oakland lost last three visits to NKU, by 15-3-9 points.
Detroit @ Wright State
— Detroit (6-9, 2-2) ranked #217 by KenPom
— Tempo: #189
— Experience: #58
— Continuity: #287
— Detroit lost three of its last four games.
— Titans are 1-4 in games decided by 4 or fewer points.
— Detroit is shooting 44% inside arc (#336), 37.6% on arc (#34)
— Detroit is #314 team in country on defensive boards.
— Titans have #280 eFG% defense.
— Detroit’s schedule, to this point: #113
— bench minutes: #107
— Detroit’s best win: 70-49 over #109 Charlotte.
— Wright State (8-7, 1-3) ranked #222 by KenPom
— Tempo: #31
— Experience: #73
— Continuity: #67
— Wright lost five of its last seven D-I games.
— Wright is 5-2 vs teams ranked outside top 200.
— Opponents are shooting 52.7% inside arc (#280).
— Wright is #21 team in country on defensive boards.
— Raiders are shooting 52.3% inside arc (#93)
— Wright’s schedule, to this point: #300
— bench minutes: #254
— Raiders’ best win: 77-61 over #179 Abilene Christian.
— Wright State won eight of last nine series games.
— Detroit lost its last seven visits to Dayton.
Akron @ Ball State
— Akron (9-5, 1-0) ranked #122 by KenPom
— Tempo: #306
— Experience: #45
— Continuity: #143
— Akron won four of its last five D-I games.
— Zips are shooting 47.2% inside arc (#278), 32.2% on arc (#239).
— Opponents are shooting 45.8% inside arc (#56).
— Akron is 1-4 vs teams ranked in top 200.
— Akron is 0-2 in true road games, losing by 11-19 points.
— Akron’s schedule, to this point: #235
— bench minutes: #243
— Akron’s best win: 72-53 over #154 Western Kentucky.
— Ball State (10-4, 1-0) ranked #145 by KenPom
— Tempo: #227
— Experience: #132
— Continuity: #54
— Ball State won its last six games, after a 4-4 start.
— Ball State is 2-4 vs teams ranked in top 200.
— Cardinals are shooting 39.5% on the arc (#9).
— Cardinals are getting 23.1% of their points on foul line (#19)
— Ball State is #291 team in country on defensive boards.
— Ball State’s schedule, to this point: #265
— bench minutes: #336
— Ball State’s best win: 90-83 at #106 Toledo
— Akron won last five series games, all by 9+ points.
— Zips won 88-79/89-60, in last two visits to Muncie.
Stanford @ California
— Stanford (5-9, 0-4) ranked #80 by KenPom
— Tempo: #236
— Experience: #146
— Continuity: #5
— Stanford lost six of its last eight games.
— Cardinal is turning ball over 20.6% of time (#288)
— Stanford’s Pac-12 losses are by 14-4-3-5 points.
— Cardinal is 3-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200.
— Stanford shooting 30.8% on the arc (#290)
— Stanford’s schedule, to this point: #14
— bench minutes: #48
— Stanford’s best win: 70-60 over #162 Florida State.
— California (2-13, 1-3) ranked #231 by KenPom
— Tempo: #357
— Experience: #229
— Continuity: #227
— Cal won two of last three games, after an 0-12 start.
— Cal is shooting 27.5% on arc (#349), 47.6% inside arc (#267).
— Bears are turning ball over 22.2% of time (#337).
— Bears are 0-13 scoring less than 73 points; they score 73-80 in wins.
— Opponents are shooting 51.3% inside arc (#231).
— Cal’s schedule, to this point: #56
— bench minutes: #235
— Cal’s best win: 80-76 vs #52 Colorado.
— Rivals split their last eight meetings.
— Teams also split their last six meetings in Berkeley.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMU at TOL | 06:30 PM | WMU +16.0 O 155.5 | +500 +500 |
| CAN at MAN | 07:00 PM | MAN +2.0 | +500 |
| NIAG at FAIR | 07:00 PM | FAIR -3.5 U 123.0 | +500 +500 |
| IONA at MRST | 07:00 PM | MRST +13.0 O 137.0 | +500 +500 |
| SPU at SIE | 07:00 PM | SIE -8.0 | +500 |
| QUIN at RID | 07:00 PM | QUIN +2.5 O 142.5 | +500 +500 |
| DART at YALE | 07:00 PM | DART +16.5 O 129.5 | +500 +500 |
| HARV at BRWN | 07:00 PM | BRWN +1.0 O 127.5 | +500 +500 |
| PENN at COR | 07:00 PM | COR -3.5 O 154.5 | +500 +500 |
| PRIN at CLMB | 07:00 PM | CLMB +12.0 O 138.5 | +500 +500 |
| DETU at WRST | 07:00 PM | WRST -5.0 O 154.5 | +500 +500 |
| OAK at NKU | 07:00 PM | NKU -7.0 U 132.5 | +500 +500 |
| AKR at BALL | 08:30 PM | AKR +2.0 O 133.5 | +500 +500 |
| STAN at CAL | 09:00 PM | CAL +9.0 O 123.0 | +500 +500 |
Armadillo Sports
Saturday’s 6-pack
Most playoff wins in the Super Bowl era:
36— Steelers, New England
35— Cowboys
34— San Francisco
29— Packers
25— Raiders
23— Rams, Broncos
Quote of the Day
“Coach Beamer has done a tremendous job as the leader of our football program. His passion and desire to excel on and off the field have inspired our student athletes and our great fanbase. I am very excited about the synergy and trajectory of our football program. He knows what a high-quality football program should encompass. I am delighted that he is our football coach.”
South Carolina athletic director Ray Tanner
Saturday’s quiz
Stan Kroenke owns the LA Rams; which NBA team does he also own?
Friday’s quiz
Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson played college football at Miami FL
Thursday’s quiz
Joe Burrow originally went to Ohio State, before he transferred to LSU.
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Saturday’s Den: My 13 favorite Batman (TV) villains
13) Chandell (Liberace)— The gifted piano player was both Chandell (the piano player) and his twin brother Harry who it turns out, was the real villain.
Trivia: Two Batman villains also had roles in Magnum PI; Howard Duff (Cabala) played Magnum’s grandfather. Barbara Rush (Nora Clavicle) played Magnum’s Aunt Phoebe, a playwright who had Alzheimer’s, and was also in another earlier episode.
12) Bookworm (Roddy McDowell)— Appeared in two episodes; Bookworm’s crimes were inspired by literary works, well, because he likes books.
McDowell also appeared in the Batman animated series in the early 90’s.
11) Colonel Gumm (Roger C Carmel)— He loved the color pink and was obsessed with stamps; Colonel Gumm appeared in the two-episode crossover with The Green Hornet, with Bruce Lee as Kato and Van Williams as the Green Hornet.
Trivia: There were three different Mr Freeze’s; Eli Wallach, Otto Preminger, George Sanders.
10) Siren (Joan Collins)— Played a sidekick to The Riddler’s devious plan to take over Gotham City’s boxing industry, but she also wanted to uncover Batman’s true identity.
9) The Archer (Art Carney)— Ed Norton from The Honeymooners was also a Batman villain!!!
Archer’s character was based (loosely) on Robin Hood; his henchmen were Maid Marilyn, Big John, and Crier Tuck.
8) King Tut (Victor Buono)— Appeared in eight episodes; Buono supposedly loved playing the character because it allowed him the chance to overact, one of the aspects of the character that made King Tut so beloved by fans.
7) Marsha, Queen of Diamonds (Carolyn Jones)— Better known for playing Morticia Addams on The Addams Family, Ms Jones was in five episodes of Batman, joining Addams Family cast members John Astin, Ted Cassidy in making Batman appearances.
6) Egghead (Vincent Price)— When I was a kid, would often substitute (eggs-ellent) for excellent when talking to my family. For a little kid, that was eggs-citing. Vincent Price was awesome in this role, an egg-centric guy with a very strangely-shaped head.
5) Mad Hatter (David Wayne)— This villain was obsessed with getting his hands on Batman’s cowl, which of course didn’t happen.
Wayne also appeared in four movies with Marilyn Monroe.
4) Penguin (Burgess Meredith)—Is more famous for playing Rocky Balboa’s trainer Mickey, but Meredith appeared in 20 Batman episodes, most of any villain.
3) Catwoman (Julie Newmar)— Lee Meriwether, Eartha Kitt also played Catwoman, but Julie Newman was the best of the three; she was 5-11, a prima ballerina for the Los Angeles Opera who graduated high school when she was 15.
in 2004, her next-door neighbor Jim Belushi sued her for $4M alleging harassment and defamation of character, as a result of a dispute over leaf-blowing.
2) Joker (Cesar Romero)— Appeared in 19 episodes, 2nd-most of any villain. Romero refused to shave his mustache and you can see it under his white face paint.
Romero had a long, excellent career; he appeared in the first Oceans Eleven (1960).
1) Riddler (Frank Gorshin)— No one wore the green body suit with the big ???’s on it better than Gorshin, who had a long career as a TV guest star, appearing in CSI, Wonder Woman and the original Hawaii Five-O, among many other shows.
John Astin played The Riddler for two episodes, but of course he was way more famous as Gomez Addams in The Addams Family.
Saturday’s 6-pack
Most playoff wins in the Super Bowl era:
36— Steelers, New England
35— Cowboys
34— San Francisco
29— Packers
25— Raiders
23— Rams, Broncos
Quote of the Day
“Coach Beamer has done a tremendous job as the leader of our football program. His passion and desire to excel on and off the field have inspired our student athletes and our great fanbase. I am very excited about the synergy and trajectory of our football program. He knows what a high-quality football program should encompass. I am delighted that he is our football coach.”
South Carolina athletic director Ray Tanner
Saturday’s quiz
Stan Kroenke owns the LA Rams; which NBA team does he also own?
Friday’s quiz
Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson played college football at Miami FL
Thursday’s quiz
Joe Burrow originally went to Ohio State, before he transferred to LSU.
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Saturday’s Den: My 13 favorite Batman (TV) villains
13) Chandell (Liberace)— The gifted piano player was both Chandell (the piano player) and his twin brother Harry who it turns out, was the real villain.
Trivia: Two Batman villains also had roles in Magnum PI; Howard Duff (Cabala) played Magnum’s grandfather. Barbara Rush (Nora Clavicle) played Magnum’s Aunt Phoebe, a playwright who had Alzheimer’s, and was also in another earlier episode.
12) Bookworm (Roddy McDowell)— Appeared in two episodes; Bookworm’s crimes were inspired by literary works, well, because he likes books.
McDowell also appeared in the Batman animated series in the early 90’s.
11) Colonel Gumm (Roger C Carmel)— He loved the color pink and was obsessed with stamps; Colonel Gumm appeared in the two-episode crossover with The Green Hornet, with Bruce Lee as Kato and Van Williams as the Green Hornet.
Trivia: There were three different Mr Freeze’s; Eli Wallach, Otto Preminger, George Sanders.
10) Siren (Joan Collins)— Played a sidekick to The Riddler’s devious plan to take over Gotham City’s boxing industry, but she also wanted to uncover Batman’s true identity.
9) The Archer (Art Carney)— Ed Norton from The Honeymooners was also a Batman villain!!!
Archer’s character was based (loosely) on Robin Hood; his henchmen were Maid Marilyn, Big John, and Crier Tuck.
8) King Tut (Victor Buono)— Appeared in eight episodes; Buono supposedly loved playing the character because it allowed him the chance to overact, one of the aspects of the character that made King Tut so beloved by fans.
7) Marsha, Queen of Diamonds (Carolyn Jones)— Better known for playing Morticia Addams on The Addams Family, Ms Jones was in five episodes of Batman, joining Addams Family cast members John Astin, Ted Cassidy in making Batman appearances.
6) Egghead (Vincent Price)— When I was a kid, would often substitute (eggs-ellent) for excellent when talking to my family. For a little kid, that was eggs-citing. Vincent Price was awesome in this role, an egg-centric guy with a very strangely-shaped head.
5) Mad Hatter (David Wayne)— This villain was obsessed with getting his hands on Batman’s cowl, which of course didn’t happen.
Wayne also appeared in four movies with Marilyn Monroe.
4) Penguin (Burgess Meredith)—Is more famous for playing Rocky Balboa’s trainer Mickey, but Meredith appeared in 20 Batman episodes, most of any villain.
3) Catwoman (Julie Newmar)— Lee Meriwether, Eartha Kitt also played Catwoman, but Julie Newman was the best of the three; she was 5-11, a prima ballerina for the Los Angeles Opera who graduated high school when she was 15.
in 2004, her next-door neighbor Jim Belushi sued her for $4M alleging harassment and defamation of character, as a result of a dispute over leaf-blowing.
2) Joker (Cesar Romero)— Appeared in 19 episodes, 2nd-most of any villain. Romero refused to shave his mustache and you can see it under his white face paint.
Romero had a long, excellent career; he appeared in the first Oceans Eleven (1960).
1) Riddler (Frank Gorshin)— No one wore the green body suit with the big ???’s on it better than Gorshin, who had a long career as a TV guest star, appearing in CSI, Wonder Woman and the original Hawaii Five-O, among many other shows.
John Astin played The Riddler for two episodes, but of course he was way more famous as Gomez Addams in The Addams Family.
NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up
Saturday, January 7
13 of Saturday’s best college hoop games
Creighton @ UConn
— Creighton (9-6, 3-1) ranked #18 by KenPom
— Tempo: #100
— Experience: #164
— Continuity: #105
— Creighton won its last three games, after an 0-6 skid.
— Bluejays are 0-2 in true road tilts (72-67 Texas/69-58 Marquette)
— Creighton is 4-6 against top 100 teams, 2-3 vs top 50 teams.
— Bluejays are shooting 55.6% inside arc (#26), 36,3% on arc (#76)
— Bluejays are #9 team in country on defensive boards.
— Creighton’s schedule, to this point: #15
— bench minutes: #297
— Creighton’s best win: 90-87 over #9 Arkansas.
— UConn (14-2, 3-2) ranked #3 by KenPom
— Tempo: #166
— Experience: #99
— Continuity: #258
— UConn lost its last two games, after a 14-0 start.
— Huskies are shooting 55.5% inside arc (#28), 35.8% on arc (#84)
— Huskies are #26 team in country on offensive boards.
— UConn is 7-2 vs top 100 teams, 3-2 vs top 50 teams.
— Huskies are 3-2 in games decided by 8 or less points.
— UConn’s schedule, to this point: #47
— bench minutes: #80
— UConn’s best win: 82-67 vs #8 Alabama
— Creighton won last five meetings, four by 4 or less points.
— Bluejays won 76-74/59-55 in last two visits to the Nutmeg State.
Texas @ Oklahoma State
— Texas (12-2, 1-1) ranked #10 by KenPom
— Tempo: #101
— Experience: #10
— Continuity: #159
— First game for Texas since they fired Chris Beard.
— Longhorns lost last game 116-103 to #29 Kansas State.
— Texas is forcing turnovers 23.9% of time (#17)
— Longhorns won its only true road game, 70-69 at Oklahoma.
— Texas is shooting 58.5% inside the arc (#8).
— Texas schedule, to this point: #226
— bench minutes: #125
— Texas best win: 93-74 over #14 Gonzaga
— Oklahoma State (9-5, 1-1) ranked #26 by KenPom
— Tempo: #197
— Experience: #80
— Continuity: #136
— OSU won three of its last four games.
— Cowboys are 2-4 in top 100 games.
— Foes are shooting 42.6% inside arc (#11), 28.4% on arc (#18)
— OSU is turning ball over 21.6% of time (#323)
— OSU is grabbing 33.6% of its misses (#45)
— OSU’s schedule, to this point: #45
— bench minutes: #203
— OSU’s best win: 67-60 over #20 West Virginia
— Teams split last six meetings.
— Longhorns lost three of last four visits to Stillwater.
Kentucky @ Alabama
— Kentucky (10-4, 1-1) ranked #16 by KenPom
— Tempo: #260
— Experience: #113
— Continuity: #200
— Kentucky is 0-2 in true road tilts (88-72 Gonzaga/89-75 Mizzou)
— Wildcats won seven of last nine games overall.
— Kentucky is shooting 39% on arc (#13)
— Wildcats are #4 team in country on offensive boards.
— Opponents are shooting 45.5% inside arc (#49)
— Kentucky’s schedule, to this point: #150
— bench minutes: #180
— Kentucky’s best win: 73-69 vs #45 Michigan
— Alabama (12-2, 2-0) ranked #8 by KenPom
— Tempo: #2
— Experience: #267
— Continuity: #281
— Alabama won first two SEC games, scoring 78-84 points.
— Opponents are shooting 43% inside arc (#13), 28% on arc (#11)
— Alabama is grabbing 35.3% of its misses (#23)
— Crimson Tide is turning ball over 21.3% of time (#314)
— Alabama is 7-2 against top 100 teams.
— Alabama’s schedule, to this point: #5
— bench minutes: #87
— Alabama’s best win: 71-65 at #1 Houston.
— Kentucky is 4-3 in last seven meetings.
— Wildcats lost two of last three visits to Tuscaloosa.
Georgia @ Florida
— Georgia (11-3, 1-0) ranked #92 by KenPom
— Tempo: #223
— Experience: #181
— Continuity: #240
— Dawgs won their last four games, scoring 75.8 ppg.
— Georgia is turning ball over 20.7% of time (#294).
— Georgia is grabbing 35.2% of its misses (#25)
— Dawgs are 0-2 in true road games (81-71 Wake/79-77 Ga Tech).
— Dawgs are 1-2 vs top 100 teams.
— Georgia’s schedule, to this point: #322
— bench minutes: #3
— Georgia’s best win: 76-64 over #27 Auburn.
— Florida (7-7, 0-2) ranked #58 by KenPom
— Tempo: #44
— Experience: #59
— Continuity: #237
— Florida lost its last three games, scoring 58 ppg.
— Florida lost first two SEC games, by 3-3 points.
— Gators are 0-7 against top 100 teams.
— Opponents are shooting 44.2% inside arc (#26)
— Florida is 0-4 in games decided by 7 or less points.
— Florida’s schedule, to this point: #42
— bench minutes: #57
— Gators’ best win: 76-67 at #163 Florida State.
— Georgia HC White coached Florida the last seven years.
— Florida won last six series games.
— Dawgs lost their last three visits here, by 6-7-9 points.
Michigan State @ Michigan
— Michigan State (10-4, 2-1) ranked #44 by KenPom
— Tempo: #300
— Experience: #153
— Continuity: #130
— MSU won its last five games, giving up 57.2 ppg.
— Spartans are 5-3 against top 100 teams.
— MSU is #36 team in country on defensive boards.
— MSU is shooting 37.5% on the arc (#34)
— Spartans are 4-2 in games decided by 7 or less points/OT.
— MSU’s schedule, to this point: #19
— bench minutes: #201
— MSU’s best win: 86-77 in 2OT’s vs #16 Kentucky
— Michigan (9-5, 3-0) ranked #45 by KenPom
— Tempo: #117
— Experience: #296
— Continuity: #278
— Michigan is 3-0 in Big 14 games, scoring 83.3 ppg.
— Michigan won only true road game, 90-75 at #191 Minnesota.
— Wolverines are 2-4 in games decided by 5 or less points.
— Wolverines are #2 team in country at protecting the ball.
— Michigan is 3-4 against top 100 teams.
— Michigan’s schedule, to this point: #83
— bench minutes: #294
— Michigan’s best win: 81-46 vs #41 Maryland.
— Teams split last six series games.
— Spartans lost last three visits to Ann Arbor, by 9-19-17 points.
Clemson @ Pittsburgh
— Clemson (12-3, 4-0) ranked #56 by KenPom
— Tempo: #128
— Experience: #272
— Continuity: #322
— Tigers is 4-0 in ACC, with three wins by 13+ points.
— Clemson is 5-1 vs top 100 teams, losing 74-71 to #51 Iowa.
— Clemson is shooting 38.8% on the arc (#15).
— Tigers are #31 team in country on defensive boards.
— Clemson has losses to teams ranked #185/#202.
— Clemson’s schedule, to this point: #164
— bench minutes: #236
— Clemson’s best win: 78-64 over #43 NC State.
— Pittsburgh (11-4, 4-0) ranked #63 by KenPom
— Tempo: #161
— Experience: #18
— Continuity: #302
— Pittsburgh won five in row, 10 of last 11 games.
— Pitt’s last three wins were by 2-2-3 points.
— Panthers are shooting 53.7% inside the arc (#57)
— Pittsburgh is 5-3 vs teams in the top 100.
— Panthers are 9-0 giving up less than 75 points.
— Pittsburgh’s schedule, to this point: #96
— bench minutes: #265
— Pittsburgh’s best win: 68-65 over #12 Virginia.
— Clemson won its last eight games with Pitt.
— Tigers won last four visits here, by 9-7-14-20 points.
Xavier @ Villanova
— Xavier (12-3, 4-0) ranked #24 by KenPom
— Tempo: #25
— Experience: #17
— Continuity: #44
— Xavier won its last eight games.
— Musketeers are 6-3 vs top 100 teams, 2-3 vs top 50 teams.
— Xavier is #38 team on offensive boards, #62 on defensive end.
— Musketeers’ are shooting 40.4% on arc (#4), 55.4% inside arc (#29)
— Musketeers’ are 4-3 in games decided by 7 or less points.
— Xavier’s schedule, to this point: #23
— bench minutes: #296
— Xavier’s best win: 83-73 vs #3 UConn.
— Villanova (8-7, 2-2) ranked #55 by KenPom
— Tempo: #342
— Experience: #175
— Continuity: #134
— Villanova won six of its last eight games.
— Villanova is 2-5 vs top 100 teams, 1-4 vs top 50 teams.
— Wildcats are 2-6 in games decided by 8 or less points.
— Wildcats are shooting 53.6% inside arc (#59)
— Villanova is shooting 85.3% on foul line (#1)
— Villanova’s schedule, to this point: #27
— bench minutes: #327
— Villanova’s best win: 70-66 vs #36 Oklahoma.
— Villanova won five in row, 16 of last 18 series games.
— Xavier lost their last eight visits to Villanova, seven by 10+ points.
Kansas State @ Baylor
— Kansas State (13-1, 2-0) ranked #29 by KenPom
— Tempo: #85
— Experience: #39
— Continuity: #326
— K-State coach Tang was a Baylor assistant for 20 years.
— Wildcats won their last eight games.
— K-State is forcing turnovers 23.3% of time (#24)
— Wildcats are shooting 53.8% inside arc (#53)
— K-State’s one loss: 76-64 at #74 Butler.
— K-State’s schedule, to this point: #127
— bench minutes: #318
— K-State’s best win: 116-103 over #10 Texas
— Baylor (10-4, 0-2) ranked #25 by KenPom
— Tempo: #107
— Experience: #225
— Continuity: #210
— Baylor lost its last two games, after a 10-2 start.
— Bears are 3-4 against top 100 teams.
— Baylor is turning ball over 20.2% of time (#266)
— Bears are #8 team in country on offensive boards.
— Bears are shooting 55% inside arc (#32), 36.1% on arc (#79)
— Baylor’s schedule, to this point: #89
— bench minutes: #74
— Baylor’s best win: 80-75 vs #4 UCLA
— Baylor won last seven series games.
— K-State lost last three visits to Waco, by 19-48-25 points.
Kansas @ West Virginia
— Kansas (13-1, 2-0) ranked #5 by KenPom
— Tempo: #135
— Experience: #242
— Continuity: #225
— Kansas won its last seven games.
— Jayhawks won first two Big X games, by 2-3 points.
— Kansas is 2-0 on road: 95-67 at #34 Mizzou/75-72 at #32 Texas Tech
— Kansas is forcing turnovers 22.5% of time (#36)
— Jayhawks’ only loss: 64-50 to #2 Tennessee.
— Kansas’ schedule, to this point: #10
— bench minutes: #347
— Kansas’ best win: 69-64 vs #23 Duke.
— West Virginia (10-4, 0-2) ranked #20 by KenPom
— Tempo: #144
— Experience: #88
— Continuity: #328
— West Virginia lost its first two Big X games, by 6-7 points, both on road.
— WVU is shooting 53.6% inside arc (#58), 36.6% on arc (#60)
— West Virginia is forcing turnovers 22.8% of time (#33)
— WVU is #34 team in country on offensive boards.
— You’re reading armadillosports.com
— West Virginia is 3-4 vs top 100 teams.
— West Virginia’s schedule, to this point: #39
— bench minutes: #52
— West Virginia’s best win: 81-70 over #48 UAB
— Kansas won 12 of last 14 series games.
— Teams split last six meetings in Morgantown.
NC State @ Virginia Tech
— NC State (12-4, 2-3) ranked #43 by KenPom
— Tempo: #56
— Experience: #47
— Continuity: #244
— NC State won four of its last five games.
— Wolfpack is shooting 46.7% inside arc, 31.3% on arc in ACC play (#11 of 15)
— NC State is 4-4 against top 100 teams
— NC State is 2-3 in games decided by 8 or less points.
— Wolfpack is 0-2 on road (80-73 at Miami/78-64 at Clemson
— NC State’s schedule, to this point: #147
— bench minutes: #313
— NC State’s best win: 84-60 over #23 Duke
— Virginia Tech (11-4, 1-3) ranked #35 by KenPom
— Tempo: #259
— Experience: #107
— Continuity: #175
— Tech lost its last three games, by 5-2-3 points.
— Tech is 5-4 in games decided by 8 or less points.
— Hokies are shooting 53.9% inside arc (#50)
— Opponents are shooting 45.7% inside arc (#55)
— Hokies are 4-3 vs teams ranked in top 100.
— Tech’s schedule, to this point: #143
— bench minutes: #324
— Tech’s best win: 80-72 over #21 North Carolina.
— Virginia Tech won last three series games.
— Wolfpack lost last three visits to Blacksburg, by 5-10-14 points.
Arkansas @ Auburn
— Arkansas (12-2, 1-1) ranked #9 by KenPom
— Tempo: #51
— Experience: #276
— Continuity: #331
— Arkansas won eight of its last nine games.
— Hogs’ two losses are both by three points.
— Arkansas is forcing turnovers 24.2% of time (#16)
— Hogs are shooting 55.8% inside arc (#25). 29.9% on arc (#319)
— Arkansas is #16 team in country on defensive boards.
— Arkansas schedule, to this point: #91
— bench minutes: #277
— Arkansas best win: 78-74 over #22 San Diego State
— Auburn (11-3, 1-1) ranked #27 by KenPom
— Tempo: #160
— Experience: #102
— Continuity: #70
— Auburn split its last six games, after an 8-0 start.
— Opponents are shooting 44.8% inside arc (#38), 27% on arc (#6).
— Auburn is #6 team in country on offensive boards.
— Tigers are forcing turnovers 20.3% of time (#88).
— Auburn is shooting 28.9% on arc (#334)
— Auburn’s schedule, to this point: #69
— bench minutes: #10
— Auburn’s best win: 61-58 over #58 Florida.
— Arkansas won last three meetings, by 12-2-4 points.
— Teams split last four meetings played here.
Gonzaga @ Santa Clara
— Gonzaga (13-3, 2-0) ranked #14 by KenPom
— Tempo: #36
— Experience: #44
— Continuity: #20
— Gonzaga won its last seven D-I games.
— Zags are 5-3 in top 100 games.
— Gonzaga is shooting 57.2% inside arc (#14), 37.4% on arc (#41)
— Gonzaga is #50 team in country on defensive boards.
— Zags were down 12 at USF Thursday, rallied to win 77-75.
— Gonzaga’s schedule, to this point: #8
— bench minutes: #334
— Gonzaga’s best win: 100-90 vs #8 Alabama
— Santa Clara (14-4, 2-1) ranked #88 by KenPom
— Tempo: #65
— Experience: #176
— Continuity: #37
— Santa Clara won six of its last seven games.
— Santa Clara is 3-3 vs teams ranked in top 100.
— Broncos are 5-2 in games decided by 8 or less points.
— Santa Clara is #24 team in country on defensive boards.
— Broncos are shooting 48.3% inside arc (#246), 36.1% on arc (#80)
— Santa Clara’s schedule, to this point: #100
— bench minutes: #356
— Santa Clara’s best win: 86-76 over #52 Iona.
— Gonzaga won last 24 series games; their last loss was in 2011.
— Zags’ last five wins at Santa Clara were all by 15+ points.
San Francisco @ Loyola Marymount
— San Francisco (11-7, 0-3) ranked #100 by KenPom
— Tempo: #77
— Experience: #94
— Continuity: #181
— USF is 0-3 in WCC games, giving up 78.7 ppg.
— Dons led Gonzaga by 12 Thursday, lost 77-75 at the end.
— USF shooting 34.2% on arc; they get 40.4% of points on arc (#8)
— Dons are 3-4 vs teams ranked in top 125.
— USF split four true road games, winning at #138 Fresno St/#78 UNLV.
— USF’s schedule, to this point: #190
— bench minutes: #171
— USF’s best win: 97-60 over #60 Arizona State
— LMU (12-5, 2-1) ranked #103 by KenPom
— Tempo: #146
— Experience: #35
— Continuity: #97
— LMU won four of its last five games.
— LMU is 3-2 vs teams ranked in top 100, 2-0 in OT games.
— Lions are shooting 52.9% inside the arc (#73).
— Lions are 4-2 in games decided by 6 or less points.
— LMU is #52 team in country on defensive boards.
— LMU’s schedule, to this point: #148
— bench minutes: #154
— LMU’s best win: 77-75 in OT vs #81 Wake Forest
— Teams split last eight series games.
— Dons lost four of last five visits to LMU.
Armadillo's Write-Up
Saturday, January 7
13 of Saturday’s best college hoop games
Creighton @ UConn
— Creighton (9-6, 3-1) ranked #18 by KenPom
— Tempo: #100
— Experience: #164
— Continuity: #105
— Creighton won its last three games, after an 0-6 skid.
— Bluejays are 0-2 in true road tilts (72-67 Texas/69-58 Marquette)
— Creighton is 4-6 against top 100 teams, 2-3 vs top 50 teams.
— Bluejays are shooting 55.6% inside arc (#26), 36,3% on arc (#76)
— Bluejays are #9 team in country on defensive boards.
— Creighton’s schedule, to this point: #15
— bench minutes: #297
— Creighton’s best win: 90-87 over #9 Arkansas.
— UConn (14-2, 3-2) ranked #3 by KenPom
— Tempo: #166
— Experience: #99
— Continuity: #258
— UConn lost its last two games, after a 14-0 start.
— Huskies are shooting 55.5% inside arc (#28), 35.8% on arc (#84)
— Huskies are #26 team in country on offensive boards.
— UConn is 7-2 vs top 100 teams, 3-2 vs top 50 teams.
— Huskies are 3-2 in games decided by 8 or less points.
— UConn’s schedule, to this point: #47
— bench minutes: #80
— UConn’s best win: 82-67 vs #8 Alabama
— Creighton won last five meetings, four by 4 or less points.
— Bluejays won 76-74/59-55 in last two visits to the Nutmeg State.
Texas @ Oklahoma State
— Texas (12-2, 1-1) ranked #10 by KenPom
— Tempo: #101
— Experience: #10
— Continuity: #159
— First game for Texas since they fired Chris Beard.
— Longhorns lost last game 116-103 to #29 Kansas State.
— Texas is forcing turnovers 23.9% of time (#17)
— Longhorns won its only true road game, 70-69 at Oklahoma.
— Texas is shooting 58.5% inside the arc (#8).
— Texas schedule, to this point: #226
— bench minutes: #125
— Texas best win: 93-74 over #14 Gonzaga
— Oklahoma State (9-5, 1-1) ranked #26 by KenPom
— Tempo: #197
— Experience: #80
— Continuity: #136
— OSU won three of its last four games.
— Cowboys are 2-4 in top 100 games.
— Foes are shooting 42.6% inside arc (#11), 28.4% on arc (#18)
— OSU is turning ball over 21.6% of time (#323)
— OSU is grabbing 33.6% of its misses (#45)
— OSU’s schedule, to this point: #45
— bench minutes: #203
— OSU’s best win: 67-60 over #20 West Virginia
— Teams split last six meetings.
— Longhorns lost three of last four visits to Stillwater.
Kentucky @ Alabama
— Kentucky (10-4, 1-1) ranked #16 by KenPom
— Tempo: #260
— Experience: #113
— Continuity: #200
— Kentucky is 0-2 in true road tilts (88-72 Gonzaga/89-75 Mizzou)
— Wildcats won seven of last nine games overall.
— Kentucky is shooting 39% on arc (#13)
— Wildcats are #4 team in country on offensive boards.
— Opponents are shooting 45.5% inside arc (#49)
— Kentucky’s schedule, to this point: #150
— bench minutes: #180
— Kentucky’s best win: 73-69 vs #45 Michigan
— Alabama (12-2, 2-0) ranked #8 by KenPom
— Tempo: #2
— Experience: #267
— Continuity: #281
— Alabama won first two SEC games, scoring 78-84 points.
— Opponents are shooting 43% inside arc (#13), 28% on arc (#11)
— Alabama is grabbing 35.3% of its misses (#23)
— Crimson Tide is turning ball over 21.3% of time (#314)
— Alabama is 7-2 against top 100 teams.
— Alabama’s schedule, to this point: #5
— bench minutes: #87
— Alabama’s best win: 71-65 at #1 Houston.
— Kentucky is 4-3 in last seven meetings.
— Wildcats lost two of last three visits to Tuscaloosa.
Georgia @ Florida
— Georgia (11-3, 1-0) ranked #92 by KenPom
— Tempo: #223
— Experience: #181
— Continuity: #240
— Dawgs won their last four games, scoring 75.8 ppg.
— Georgia is turning ball over 20.7% of time (#294).
— Georgia is grabbing 35.2% of its misses (#25)
— Dawgs are 0-2 in true road games (81-71 Wake/79-77 Ga Tech).
— Dawgs are 1-2 vs top 100 teams.
— Georgia’s schedule, to this point: #322
— bench minutes: #3
— Georgia’s best win: 76-64 over #27 Auburn.
— Florida (7-7, 0-2) ranked #58 by KenPom
— Tempo: #44
— Experience: #59
— Continuity: #237
— Florida lost its last three games, scoring 58 ppg.
— Florida lost first two SEC games, by 3-3 points.
— Gators are 0-7 against top 100 teams.
— Opponents are shooting 44.2% inside arc (#26)
— Florida is 0-4 in games decided by 7 or less points.
— Florida’s schedule, to this point: #42
— bench minutes: #57
— Gators’ best win: 76-67 at #163 Florida State.
— Georgia HC White coached Florida the last seven years.
— Florida won last six series games.
— Dawgs lost their last three visits here, by 6-7-9 points.
Michigan State @ Michigan
— Michigan State (10-4, 2-1) ranked #44 by KenPom
— Tempo: #300
— Experience: #153
— Continuity: #130
— MSU won its last five games, giving up 57.2 ppg.
— Spartans are 5-3 against top 100 teams.
— MSU is #36 team in country on defensive boards.
— MSU is shooting 37.5% on the arc (#34)
— Spartans are 4-2 in games decided by 7 or less points/OT.
— MSU’s schedule, to this point: #19
— bench minutes: #201
— MSU’s best win: 86-77 in 2OT’s vs #16 Kentucky
— Michigan (9-5, 3-0) ranked #45 by KenPom
— Tempo: #117
— Experience: #296
— Continuity: #278
— Michigan is 3-0 in Big 14 games, scoring 83.3 ppg.
— Michigan won only true road game, 90-75 at #191 Minnesota.
— Wolverines are 2-4 in games decided by 5 or less points.
— Wolverines are #2 team in country at protecting the ball.
— Michigan is 3-4 against top 100 teams.
— Michigan’s schedule, to this point: #83
— bench minutes: #294
— Michigan’s best win: 81-46 vs #41 Maryland.
— Teams split last six series games.
— Spartans lost last three visits to Ann Arbor, by 9-19-17 points.
Clemson @ Pittsburgh
— Clemson (12-3, 4-0) ranked #56 by KenPom
— Tempo: #128
— Experience: #272
— Continuity: #322
— Tigers is 4-0 in ACC, with three wins by 13+ points.
— Clemson is 5-1 vs top 100 teams, losing 74-71 to #51 Iowa.
— Clemson is shooting 38.8% on the arc (#15).
— Tigers are #31 team in country on defensive boards.
— Clemson has losses to teams ranked #185/#202.
— Clemson’s schedule, to this point: #164
— bench minutes: #236
— Clemson’s best win: 78-64 over #43 NC State.
— Pittsburgh (11-4, 4-0) ranked #63 by KenPom
— Tempo: #161
— Experience: #18
— Continuity: #302
— Pittsburgh won five in row, 10 of last 11 games.
— Pitt’s last three wins were by 2-2-3 points.
— Panthers are shooting 53.7% inside the arc (#57)
— Pittsburgh is 5-3 vs teams in the top 100.
— Panthers are 9-0 giving up less than 75 points.
— Pittsburgh’s schedule, to this point: #96
— bench minutes: #265
— Pittsburgh’s best win: 68-65 over #12 Virginia.
— Clemson won its last eight games with Pitt.
— Tigers won last four visits here, by 9-7-14-20 points.
Xavier @ Villanova
— Xavier (12-3, 4-0) ranked #24 by KenPom
— Tempo: #25
— Experience: #17
— Continuity: #44
— Xavier won its last eight games.
— Musketeers are 6-3 vs top 100 teams, 2-3 vs top 50 teams.
— Xavier is #38 team on offensive boards, #62 on defensive end.
— Musketeers’ are shooting 40.4% on arc (#4), 55.4% inside arc (#29)
— Musketeers’ are 4-3 in games decided by 7 or less points.
— Xavier’s schedule, to this point: #23
— bench minutes: #296
— Xavier’s best win: 83-73 vs #3 UConn.
— Villanova (8-7, 2-2) ranked #55 by KenPom
— Tempo: #342
— Experience: #175
— Continuity: #134
— Villanova won six of its last eight games.
— Villanova is 2-5 vs top 100 teams, 1-4 vs top 50 teams.
— Wildcats are 2-6 in games decided by 8 or less points.
— Wildcats are shooting 53.6% inside arc (#59)
— Villanova is shooting 85.3% on foul line (#1)
— Villanova’s schedule, to this point: #27
— bench minutes: #327
— Villanova’s best win: 70-66 vs #36 Oklahoma.
— Villanova won five in row, 16 of last 18 series games.
— Xavier lost their last eight visits to Villanova, seven by 10+ points.
Kansas State @ Baylor
— Kansas State (13-1, 2-0) ranked #29 by KenPom
— Tempo: #85
— Experience: #39
— Continuity: #326
— K-State coach Tang was a Baylor assistant for 20 years.
— Wildcats won their last eight games.
— K-State is forcing turnovers 23.3% of time (#24)
— Wildcats are shooting 53.8% inside arc (#53)
— K-State’s one loss: 76-64 at #74 Butler.
— K-State’s schedule, to this point: #127
— bench minutes: #318
— K-State’s best win: 116-103 over #10 Texas
— Baylor (10-4, 0-2) ranked #25 by KenPom
— Tempo: #107
— Experience: #225
— Continuity: #210
— Baylor lost its last two games, after a 10-2 start.
— Bears are 3-4 against top 100 teams.
— Baylor is turning ball over 20.2% of time (#266)
— Bears are #8 team in country on offensive boards.
— Bears are shooting 55% inside arc (#32), 36.1% on arc (#79)
— Baylor’s schedule, to this point: #89
— bench minutes: #74
— Baylor’s best win: 80-75 vs #4 UCLA
— Baylor won last seven series games.
— K-State lost last three visits to Waco, by 19-48-25 points.
Kansas @ West Virginia
— Kansas (13-1, 2-0) ranked #5 by KenPom
— Tempo: #135
— Experience: #242
— Continuity: #225
— Kansas won its last seven games.
— Jayhawks won first two Big X games, by 2-3 points.
— Kansas is 2-0 on road: 95-67 at #34 Mizzou/75-72 at #32 Texas Tech
— Kansas is forcing turnovers 22.5% of time (#36)
— Jayhawks’ only loss: 64-50 to #2 Tennessee.
— Kansas’ schedule, to this point: #10
— bench minutes: #347
— Kansas’ best win: 69-64 vs #23 Duke.
— West Virginia (10-4, 0-2) ranked #20 by KenPom
— Tempo: #144
— Experience: #88
— Continuity: #328
— West Virginia lost its first two Big X games, by 6-7 points, both on road.
— WVU is shooting 53.6% inside arc (#58), 36.6% on arc (#60)
— West Virginia is forcing turnovers 22.8% of time (#33)
— WVU is #34 team in country on offensive boards.
— You’re reading armadillosports.com
— West Virginia is 3-4 vs top 100 teams.
— West Virginia’s schedule, to this point: #39
— bench minutes: #52
— West Virginia’s best win: 81-70 over #48 UAB
— Kansas won 12 of last 14 series games.
— Teams split last six meetings in Morgantown.
NC State @ Virginia Tech
— NC State (12-4, 2-3) ranked #43 by KenPom
— Tempo: #56
— Experience: #47
— Continuity: #244
— NC State won four of its last five games.
— Wolfpack is shooting 46.7% inside arc, 31.3% on arc in ACC play (#11 of 15)
— NC State is 4-4 against top 100 teams
— NC State is 2-3 in games decided by 8 or less points.
— Wolfpack is 0-2 on road (80-73 at Miami/78-64 at Clemson
— NC State’s schedule, to this point: #147
— bench minutes: #313
— NC State’s best win: 84-60 over #23 Duke
— Virginia Tech (11-4, 1-3) ranked #35 by KenPom
— Tempo: #259
— Experience: #107
— Continuity: #175
— Tech lost its last three games, by 5-2-3 points.
— Tech is 5-4 in games decided by 8 or less points.
— Hokies are shooting 53.9% inside arc (#50)
— Opponents are shooting 45.7% inside arc (#55)
— Hokies are 4-3 vs teams ranked in top 100.
— Tech’s schedule, to this point: #143
— bench minutes: #324
— Tech’s best win: 80-72 over #21 North Carolina.
— Virginia Tech won last three series games.
— Wolfpack lost last three visits to Blacksburg, by 5-10-14 points.
Arkansas @ Auburn
— Arkansas (12-2, 1-1) ranked #9 by KenPom
— Tempo: #51
— Experience: #276
— Continuity: #331
— Arkansas won eight of its last nine games.
— Hogs’ two losses are both by three points.
— Arkansas is forcing turnovers 24.2% of time (#16)
— Hogs are shooting 55.8% inside arc (#25). 29.9% on arc (#319)
— Arkansas is #16 team in country on defensive boards.
— Arkansas schedule, to this point: #91
— bench minutes: #277
— Arkansas best win: 78-74 over #22 San Diego State
— Auburn (11-3, 1-1) ranked #27 by KenPom
— Tempo: #160
— Experience: #102
— Continuity: #70
— Auburn split its last six games, after an 8-0 start.
— Opponents are shooting 44.8% inside arc (#38), 27% on arc (#6).
— Auburn is #6 team in country on offensive boards.
— Tigers are forcing turnovers 20.3% of time (#88).
— Auburn is shooting 28.9% on arc (#334)
— Auburn’s schedule, to this point: #69
— bench minutes: #10
— Auburn’s best win: 61-58 over #58 Florida.
— Arkansas won last three meetings, by 12-2-4 points.
— Teams split last four meetings played here.
Gonzaga @ Santa Clara
— Gonzaga (13-3, 2-0) ranked #14 by KenPom
— Tempo: #36
— Experience: #44
— Continuity: #20
— Gonzaga won its last seven D-I games.
— Zags are 5-3 in top 100 games.
— Gonzaga is shooting 57.2% inside arc (#14), 37.4% on arc (#41)
— Gonzaga is #50 team in country on defensive boards.
— Zags were down 12 at USF Thursday, rallied to win 77-75.
— Gonzaga’s schedule, to this point: #8
— bench minutes: #334
— Gonzaga’s best win: 100-90 vs #8 Alabama
— Santa Clara (14-4, 2-1) ranked #88 by KenPom
— Tempo: #65
— Experience: #176
— Continuity: #37
— Santa Clara won six of its last seven games.
— Santa Clara is 3-3 vs teams ranked in top 100.
— Broncos are 5-2 in games decided by 8 or less points.
— Santa Clara is #24 team in country on defensive boards.
— Broncos are shooting 48.3% inside arc (#246), 36.1% on arc (#80)
— Santa Clara’s schedule, to this point: #100
— bench minutes: #356
— Santa Clara’s best win: 86-76 over #52 Iona.
— Gonzaga won last 24 series games; their last loss was in 2011.
— Zags’ last five wins at Santa Clara were all by 15+ points.
San Francisco @ Loyola Marymount
— San Francisco (11-7, 0-3) ranked #100 by KenPom
— Tempo: #77
— Experience: #94
— Continuity: #181
— USF is 0-3 in WCC games, giving up 78.7 ppg.
— Dons led Gonzaga by 12 Thursday, lost 77-75 at the end.
— USF shooting 34.2% on arc; they get 40.4% of points on arc (#8)
— Dons are 3-4 vs teams ranked in top 125.
— USF split four true road games, winning at #138 Fresno St/#78 UNLV.
— USF’s schedule, to this point: #190
— bench minutes: #171
— USF’s best win: 97-60 over #60 Arizona State
— LMU (12-5, 2-1) ranked #103 by KenPom
— Tempo: #146
— Experience: #35
— Continuity: #97
— LMU won four of its last five games.
— LMU is 3-2 vs teams ranked in top 100, 2-0 in OT games.
— Lions are shooting 52.9% inside the arc (#73).
— Lions are 4-2 in games decided by 6 or less points.
— LMU is #52 team in country on defensive boards.
— LMU’s schedule, to this point: #148
— bench minutes: #154
— LMU’s best win: 77-75 in OT vs #81 Wake Forest
— Teams split last eight series games.
— Dons lost four of last five visits to LMU.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND at UNC | 11:30 AM | ND +13.0 O 144.5 | +500 +500 |
| DAV at VCU | 12:00 PM | VCU -5.5 U 136.5 | +500 +500 |
| TEX at OKST | 12:00 PM | OKST +2.5 | +500 |
| NEB at MINN | 12:00 PM | MINN +3.5 | +500 |
| VAN at MIZZ | 12:00 PM | MIZZ -9.0 U 150.0 | +500 +500 |
| NIU at BUFF | 12:00 PM | BUFF -10.5 U 152.5 | +500 +500 |
| SJU at PROV | 12:00 PM | PROV -7.0 O 153.0 | +500 +500 |
| CREI at CONN | 12:00 PM | CREI +7.0 | +500 |
| GT at FSU | 01:00 PM | FSU -2.5 U 144.5 | +500 +500 |
| DUKE at BC | 01:00 PM | BC +9.0 | +500 |
| UK at ALA | 01:00 PM | ALA -5.5 | +500 |
| UGA at FLA | 01:00 PM | UGA +7.0 O 138.5 | +500 +500 |
| MILW at PFW | 01:00 PM | PFW -8.5 | +500 |
| WIS at ILL | 01:30 PM | ILL -6.5 U 131.0 | +500 +500 |
| L-IL at GMU | 02:00 PM | GMU -7.0 | +500 |
| HOF at CWM | 02:00 PM | HOF -6.0 | +500 |
| MONM at DREX | 02:00 PM | MONM +14.5 | +500 |
| UNCW at NCAT | 02:00 PM | UNCW -6.5 U 142.0 | +500 +500 |
| ISU at TCU | 02:00 PM | ISU +6.0 | +500 |
| MASS at GW | 02:00 PM | MASS -1.5 | +500 |
| URI at LAS | 02:00 PM | URI -1.0 | +500 |
| CHAR at FAU | 02:00 PM | FAU -9.0 | +500 |
| STJOE at FOR | 02:00 PM | FOR -4.0 U 144.0 | +500 +500 |
| TULN at TEM | 02:00 PM | TULN +1.0 O 149.0 | +500 +500 |
| CMU at EMU | 02:00 PM | EMU -1.0 | +500 |
| VMI at CHAT | 02:00 PM | VMI +16.0 O 147.0 | +500 +500 |
| GTWN at MARQ | 02:00 PM | MARQ -18.5 | +500 |
| MISS at MSST | 02:00 PM | MISS +5.0 | +500 |
| INDPU at YSU | 02:00 PM | INDPU +22.5 | +500 |
| UIC at INST | 02:00 PM | INST -13.5 | +500 |
| ECU at MEM | 02:00 PM | ECU +14.5 O 148.0 | +500 +500 |
| SDAK at NDSU | 02:00 PM | SDAK +3.5 | +500 |
| SDST at UND | 02:00 PM | UND +4.5 | +500 |
| SIU at UNI | 02:00 PM | UNI +1.5 | +500 |
| ILST at EVAN | 02:00 PM | ILST -1.0 | +500 |
| MICH at MSU | 02:30 PM | MICH +4.5 | +500 |
| ODU at GASO | 03:00 PM | GASO -2.0 | +500 |
| EIU at MORE | 03:00 PM | MORE -8.0 | +500 |
| TXST at USA | 03:00 PM | USA -4.0 | +500 |
| DEN at WIU | 03:00 PM | WIU -4.0 O 147.5 | +500 +500 |
| USM at ULM | 03:00 PM | USM -6.5 | +500 |
| WAKE at LOU | 03:00 PM | LOU +9.5 | +500 |
| WIGB at CLEVST | 03:00 PM | CLEVST -14.5 | +500 |
| VALP at BRAD | 03:00 PM | BRAD -16.5 | +500 |
| UTEP at LT | 03:00 PM | LT -6.5 | +500 |
| SEA at UTA | 03:00 PM | SEA -3.0 | +500 |
| GRC at SFA | 03:00 PM | GRC +3.5 O 134.0 | +500 +500 |
| KENT at M-OH | 03:30 PM | KENT -11.5 O 145.5 | +500 +500 |
| CCU at MRSH | 03:30 PM | MRSH -12.5 | +500 |
| TENN at SCAR | 03:30 PM | SCAR +17.5 | +500 |
| NE at HAMP | 04:00 PM | NE -4.5 | +500 |
| SBON at SLU | 04:00 PM | SLU -8.0 | +500 |
| SAM at UNCG | 04:00 PM | UNCG -4.0 O 134.5 | +500 +500 |
| UCSB at CP | 04:00 PM | CP +7.0 | +500 |
| WKU at UTSA | 04:00 PM | U 143.5 | +500 |
| CLEM at PITT | 04:00 PM | PITT -2.5 | +500 |
| MER at WCU | 04:00 PM | WCU -1.0 U 138.0 | +500 +500 |
| FUR at ETSU | 04:00 PM | O 144.5 | +500 |
| MTST at NAU | 04:00 PM | NAU +6.0 | +500 |
| SDSU at WYO | 04:00 PM | WYO +8.5 | +500 |
| NEV at SJSU | 04:00 PM | SJSU +2.0 | +500 |
| XAV at VILL | 04:30 PM | XAV +2.0 | +500 |
| TNST at LNDNWD | 04:30 PM | LNDNWD +2.5 O 146.5 | +500 +500 |
| SEMO at UALR | 04:30 PM | SEMO -1.5 O 155.0 | +500 +500 |
| TNTC at UTM | 04:30 PM | UTM -6.5 | +500 |
| FRES at CSU | 04:30 PM | CSU -5.5 | +500 |
| DEL at COFC | 05:00 PM | O 147.5 | +500 |
| OHIO at BGSU | 05:00 PM | BGSU +3.0 | +500 |
| ARST at TROY | 05:00 PM | TROY -11.0 | +500 |
| SYR at UVA | 05:00 PM | U 126.5 | +500 |
| MOSU at BEL | 05:00 PM | BEL -1.5 | +500 |
| WSU at ARIZ | 05:00 PM | WSU +12.5 | +500 |
| PRST at IDHO | 05:00 PM | IDHO +1.0 | +500 |
| CSUS at EWU | 05:00 PM | CSUS +5.0 | +500 |
| TST at SHSU | 05:30 PM | TST +9.0 | +500 |
| KU at WVU | 06:00 PM | KU -1.5 | +500 |
| KSU at BAY | 06:00 PM | KSU +6.0 | +500 |
| LSU at TAM | 06:00 PM | LSU +5.5 | +500 |
| DUQ at RICH | 06:00 PM | RICH -2.5 | +500 |
| MURR at DRKE | 06:00 PM | MURR +8.5 O 136.5 | +500 +500 |
| UNT at MTU | 06:00 PM | UNT -2.5 U 120.0 | +500 +500 |
| TOWS at STON | 06:30 PM | STON +6.5 | +500 |
| USU at BSU | 06:30 PM | USU +2.0 | +500 |
| OKLA at TTU | 07:00 PM | TTU -5.5 | +500 |
| UAB at FIU | 07:00 PM | FIU +12.0 | +500 |
| ORE at UTAH | 07:00 PM | UTAH -5.5 | +500 |
| SUU at ACU | 07:00 PM | SUU +1.5 | +500 |
| CIT at WOF | 07:00 PM | O 141.5 | +500 |
| NCST at VT | 07:30 PM | VT -5.5 | +500 |
| UVU at UTRGV | 07:30 PM | UTRGV +10.5 U 153.0 | +500 +500 |
| APP at JMU | 08:00 PM | JMU -10.5 | +500 |
| GSU at ULL | 08:00 PM | ULL -8.5 | +500 |
| PAC at PEPP | 08:00 PM | PAC +6.5 O 153.5 | +500 +500 |
| BYU at USD | 08:00 PM | USD +4.0 | +500 |
| CSN at UCRV | 08:00 PM | CSN +10.5 O 133.5 | +500 +500 |
| KC at ORU | 08:00 PM | KC +16.0 O 143.0 | +500 +500 |
| MONT at UNCO | 08:00 PM | MONT +1.0 | +500 |
| CSB at UCD | 08:00 PM | UCD -7.5 U 132.0 | +500 +500 |
| NEOM at STT | 08:00 PM | STT -7.5 O 148.5 | +500 +500 |
| BUT at HALL | 08:30 PM | HALL -5.0 U 131.5 | +500 +500 |
| ARK at AUB | 08:30 PM | AUB -1.5 U 140.0 | +500 +500 |
| SIUE at SIND | 08:30 PM | SIND -1.0 | +500 |
| PORT at SMC | 09:00 PM | SMC -16.5 | +500 |
| HAW at CSF | 09:00 PM | HAW -2.5 | +500 |
| LBSU at UCI | 09:00 PM | LBSU +6.5 | +500 |
| IDST at WEB | 09:00 PM | WEB -8.0 | +500 |
| CALBA at NMSU | 09:00 PM | CALBA +5.0 | +500 |
| ORST at COLO | 09:30 PM | COLO -14.5 | +500 |
| UNLV at UNM | 09:30 PM | UNM -4.5 | +500 |
| GONZ at SCU | 10:00 PM | SCU +7.5 | +500 |
| SF at LMU | 10:00 PM | SF +2.5 | +500 |
Armadillo Sports
Sunday’s 6-pack
Fewest playoff wins in the Super Bowl era (56 years):
1— Lions
4— Texans
6— Cardinals
7— Browns, Jaguars
8— Bengals
9— Panthers
Quote of the Day
“You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
In any direction you choose.”
Dr Seuss
Sunday’s quiz
Which QB has thrown for the most yards in Tampa Bay Bucs’ history?
Saturday’s quiz
Stan Kroenke owns the LA Rams; he also owns the NBA’s Denver Nuggets.
Friday’s quiz
Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson played college football at Miami FL
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Sunday’s Den: Wrapping up a sports Saturday
Jaguars 20, Titans 16
— Jaguars scored defensive TD with 2:51 for game-winning score.
— Jaguars had worst record in NFL last year; they just won AFC South.
— Jacksonville had only 47 snaps here; they ran ball 14 times for 19 yards.
— Last four games, Jaguars outscored foes 79-27 in second half.
— Jacksonville won five in row, seven of last nine games.
— Tennessee lost last seven games, after a 7-3 start.
— Last seven weeks, Titans were outscored 89-38 in second half.
— Tennessee scored 19 or less points in 11 of last 13 games.
— Titans outgained Jacksonville, 312-222.
— Titans turned ball over 12 times in last five games (minus-5)
Chiefs 31, Raiders 13
— Kansas City clinches #1 seed in the AFC.
— Chiefs in 1st half: 5 drives- 3 TD’s and a field goal.
— Only 9 of their 56 plays came on third down.
— Kansas City ran ball for 168 yards, their 3rd-highest total this year.
— Chiefs won 12 of last 14 games (6-8 ATS).
— Las Vegas finishes season losing four of last five games.
— Raiders turned ball over 14 times in last seven games (minus-7)
— Last four weeks, Raiders allowed 162.5 rushing yards/game.
— Las Vegas is 9-15 ATS in last 24 games coming off a loss
— Kansas City won 17 of last 20 games against the Raiders (12-8 ATS)
College basketball knowledge……
— Big X— All ten teams in this league are in the KenPom top 35; no easy games here.
Texas 56, Oklahoma State 46— Longhorns lost their last game 116-103, then fired their coach for off-court reasons, then went to Stillwater and held the Cowboys to 46 points. Six of Texas’ top eight players are seniors, usually a good thing.
Kansas State 97, Baylor 95 OT— Markquis Nowell scored 32 points, had 14 assists for K-State, which is 14-1 under first-year coach/former Baylor assistant Jerome Tang.
Iowa State 69, TCU 67— Cyclones blew a 9-point lead with 2:57 left, but hit game-winning 3 with a couple seconds left to snap TCU’s 11-game win streak. TCU was 16-28 on foul line, which is bad, but Iowa State was 3-9,
— Big 14— League has four teams in top 30; top seven teams in Big 14 have one conference loss. Minnesota (0-4) is only winless team in conference games.
Michigan State 59, Michigan 53— Spartans have won six in a row, after a 5-4 start. Wolverines lost their last five visits to East Lansing.
— SEC— Three teams in top 10, five in top 25, all while Kentucky is struggling.
Alabama 78, Kentucky 52— Crimson Tide is 3-0 in SEC, winning by 11-22-26 points; their eFG% defense is #4 in country. You don’t see the Wildcats lose by 26 very often.
Florida 82, Georgia 75— Georgia coach White coached the Gators the last seven years, but bolted to Athens last spring. Dawgs led 23-10 early, made 10-20 on the arc, but Florida shot 59% inside the arc, snapping their 3-game losing streak.
— Big East— Providence/Xavier are on top of league early on, with Villanova 2-3 in their first year without Jay Wright. Georgetown has lost 26 consecutive conference games.
UConn 69, Creighton 60— Bluejays are shooting 35.3% on the arc this season, but were 2-16 in this game, as UConn snaps a 2-game losing skid. Creighton started season 6-0, is 3-7 since then.
Xavier 88, Villanova 80— Musketeers have won nine in row, are 13-3 under Sean Miller; they’re shooting 40.8% on the arc, #4 in country. Villanova is 8-8 in its first year without Jay Wright, 2-3 in Big East games.
— Pac-12— UCLA/Arizona are only teams in league in the top 30; UCLA (5-0) sits atop the standings right now.
Washington State 74, Arizona 61— On a day with very few upsets, this was a big one; Arizona had won eight games in a row- they’re 14-2 now. Coogs made 12-28 on the arc, held Arizona to 0.94 points/possession.
— ACC— 12 of 15 teams already have 2+ conference losses; you don’t see Clemson atop the ACC basketball standings very often. Notre Dame/Louisville are both 0-5; Duke is continuity team #337- they look very ordinary right now, but they’ve got talent.
Should be noted that KenPom has ACC ranked as the #6 league right now; last time they were the #6 league was ten years ago
Clemson 75, Pitt 74— Clemson is 13-3, 5-0 in ACC games; this is their best start since 1997. Tigers were down 8 with 5:35 left in this game. Pitt fouled a 3-point shooter three times in the second half, which didn’t help their chances much.
— Mountain West— Nevada (4-0), San Diego State (3-0) are atop the standings; the league is a little deeper with pretty good teams this year. Six teams are in the top 80; Aztecs are only team in the top 25.
UNLV 84, New Mexico 77— Harkless scored 21 points in second half for the 12-3 Rebels, who had lost their first two Mountain West games.
Both coaches in this game are sons of famous coaches (Kruger/Pitino); that’s a little unusual.
— WCC— Gonzaga/Saint Mary’s are both unbeaten in WCC games, but Zags had to weasel out a pair of very tough road wins this week. WCC is deeper than it has been in a while.
Gonzaga 81, Santa Clara 76— Zags were 14-22 on foul line, Santa Clara 3-4, at home; when was last time Zags won consecutive WCC games by only 2-5 points?
Upsets of the Day:
— Washington State (+13) 74, Arizona 61
— Florida International (+12.5) 90, UAB 87 OT
— Appalachian State (+11.5) 71, James Madison 62
— Idaho State (+8) 67, Weber State 57
— Milwaukee (+8) 74, Fort Wayne 70
— Pacific (+7) 80, Pepperdine 75
Sunday’s 6-pack
Fewest playoff wins in the Super Bowl era (56 years):
1— Lions
4— Texans
6— Cardinals
7— Browns, Jaguars
8— Bengals
9— Panthers
Quote of the Day
“You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
In any direction you choose.”
Dr Seuss
Sunday’s quiz
Which QB has thrown for the most yards in Tampa Bay Bucs’ history?
Saturday’s quiz
Stan Kroenke owns the LA Rams; he also owns the NBA’s Denver Nuggets.
Friday’s quiz
Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson played college football at Miami FL
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Sunday’s Den: Wrapping up a sports Saturday
Jaguars 20, Titans 16
— Jaguars scored defensive TD with 2:51 for game-winning score.
— Jaguars had worst record in NFL last year; they just won AFC South.
— Jacksonville had only 47 snaps here; they ran ball 14 times for 19 yards.
— Last four games, Jaguars outscored foes 79-27 in second half.
— Jacksonville won five in row, seven of last nine games.
— Tennessee lost last seven games, after a 7-3 start.
— Last seven weeks, Titans were outscored 89-38 in second half.
— Tennessee scored 19 or less points in 11 of last 13 games.
— Titans outgained Jacksonville, 312-222.
— Titans turned ball over 12 times in last five games (minus-5)
Chiefs 31, Raiders 13
— Kansas City clinches #1 seed in the AFC.
— Chiefs in 1st half: 5 drives- 3 TD’s and a field goal.
— Only 9 of their 56 plays came on third down.
— Kansas City ran ball for 168 yards, their 3rd-highest total this year.
— Chiefs won 12 of last 14 games (6-8 ATS).
— Las Vegas finishes season losing four of last five games.
— Raiders turned ball over 14 times in last seven games (minus-7)
— Last four weeks, Raiders allowed 162.5 rushing yards/game.
— Las Vegas is 9-15 ATS in last 24 games coming off a loss
— Kansas City won 17 of last 20 games against the Raiders (12-8 ATS)
College basketball knowledge……
— Big X— All ten teams in this league are in the KenPom top 35; no easy games here.
Texas 56, Oklahoma State 46— Longhorns lost their last game 116-103, then fired their coach for off-court reasons, then went to Stillwater and held the Cowboys to 46 points. Six of Texas’ top eight players are seniors, usually a good thing.
Kansas State 97, Baylor 95 OT— Markquis Nowell scored 32 points, had 14 assists for K-State, which is 14-1 under first-year coach/former Baylor assistant Jerome Tang.
Iowa State 69, TCU 67— Cyclones blew a 9-point lead with 2:57 left, but hit game-winning 3 with a couple seconds left to snap TCU’s 11-game win streak. TCU was 16-28 on foul line, which is bad, but Iowa State was 3-9,
— Big 14— League has four teams in top 30; top seven teams in Big 14 have one conference loss. Minnesota (0-4) is only winless team in conference games.
Michigan State 59, Michigan 53— Spartans have won six in a row, after a 5-4 start. Wolverines lost their last five visits to East Lansing.
— SEC— Three teams in top 10, five in top 25, all while Kentucky is struggling.
Alabama 78, Kentucky 52— Crimson Tide is 3-0 in SEC, winning by 11-22-26 points; their eFG% defense is #4 in country. You don’t see the Wildcats lose by 26 very often.
Florida 82, Georgia 75— Georgia coach White coached the Gators the last seven years, but bolted to Athens last spring. Dawgs led 23-10 early, made 10-20 on the arc, but Florida shot 59% inside the arc, snapping their 3-game losing streak.
— Big East— Providence/Xavier are on top of league early on, with Villanova 2-3 in their first year without Jay Wright. Georgetown has lost 26 consecutive conference games.
UConn 69, Creighton 60— Bluejays are shooting 35.3% on the arc this season, but were 2-16 in this game, as UConn snaps a 2-game losing skid. Creighton started season 6-0, is 3-7 since then.
Xavier 88, Villanova 80— Musketeers have won nine in row, are 13-3 under Sean Miller; they’re shooting 40.8% on the arc, #4 in country. Villanova is 8-8 in its first year without Jay Wright, 2-3 in Big East games.
— Pac-12— UCLA/Arizona are only teams in league in the top 30; UCLA (5-0) sits atop the standings right now.
Washington State 74, Arizona 61— On a day with very few upsets, this was a big one; Arizona had won eight games in a row- they’re 14-2 now. Coogs made 12-28 on the arc, held Arizona to 0.94 points/possession.
— ACC— 12 of 15 teams already have 2+ conference losses; you don’t see Clemson atop the ACC basketball standings very often. Notre Dame/Louisville are both 0-5; Duke is continuity team #337- they look very ordinary right now, but they’ve got talent.
Should be noted that KenPom has ACC ranked as the #6 league right now; last time they were the #6 league was ten years ago
Clemson 75, Pitt 74— Clemson is 13-3, 5-0 in ACC games; this is their best start since 1997. Tigers were down 8 with 5:35 left in this game. Pitt fouled a 3-point shooter three times in the second half, which didn’t help their chances much.
— Mountain West— Nevada (4-0), San Diego State (3-0) are atop the standings; the league is a little deeper with pretty good teams this year. Six teams are in the top 80; Aztecs are only team in the top 25.
UNLV 84, New Mexico 77— Harkless scored 21 points in second half for the 12-3 Rebels, who had lost their first two Mountain West games.
Both coaches in this game are sons of famous coaches (Kruger/Pitino); that’s a little unusual.
— WCC— Gonzaga/Saint Mary’s are both unbeaten in WCC games, but Zags had to weasel out a pair of very tough road wins this week. WCC is deeper than it has been in a while.
Gonzaga 81, Santa Clara 76— Zags were 14-22 on foul line, Santa Clara 3-4, at home; when was last time Zags won consecutive WCC games by only 2-5 points?
Upsets of the Day:
— Washington State (+13) 74, Arizona 61
— Florida International (+12.5) 90, UAB 87 OT
— Appalachian State (+11.5) 71, James Madison 62
— Idaho State (+8) 67, Weber State 57
— Milwaukee (+8) 74, Fort Wayne 70
— Pacific (+7) 80, Pepperdine 75
