| Sacramento State at Washington 2018-12-21 9:00 PMState at Washington 2018-12-21 9:00 PM | ||||
| Washington Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 6-0 in Huskies last 6 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Huskies last 5 games as a home underdog. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Huskies last 5 home games. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 38-17 in Huskies last 55 overall. | 69.1 | 17 | 38 | 0 |
| Over is 10-4 in Huskies last 14 games following a double-digit loss at home. | 71.4 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 20-7 in Huskies last 27 games following a straight up loss. | 74.1 | 7 | 20 | 0 |
| Under is 6-0 in Huskies last 6 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 100.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Under is 22-7 in Huskies last 29 games following a ATS loss. | 75.9 | 7 | 22 | 0 |
| Under is 5-2 in Huskies last 7 games as a home favorite. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 11-4 in Huskies last 15 games as a favorite. | 73.3 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
| Over is 25-12 in Huskies last 37 games as a home favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 67.6 | 25 | 12 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Huskies last 5 games as a home underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 23-8 in Huskies last 31 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 74.2 | 8 | 23 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Huskies last 5 games as a home underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 6-2 in Huskies last 8 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 75.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Huskies last 5 Friday games. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 6-0 in Huskies last 6 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Under is 25-12 in Huskies last 37 games as an underdog. | 67.6 | 12 | 25 | 0 |
| Washington Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Huskies are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as a home underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 27.3 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Huskies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Huskies are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Huskies are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 14.3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Huskies are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 29.4 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
| Huskies are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall. | 30.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Huskies are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 14.3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Huskies are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 31.6 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
| Huskies are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Huskies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Huskies are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 29.4 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
| Sacramento State Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 6-0 in Hornets last 6 games as a road favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 100.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Under is 9-4-1 in Hornets last 14 games as a road underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 69.2 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| Under is 6-0 in Hornets last 6 games as a road favorite. | 100.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Hornets last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 games as a favorite. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 37-18 in Hornets last 55 road games. | 67.3 | 18 | 37 | 0 |
| Under is 14-5 in Hornets last 19 games as a road underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 73.7 | 5 | 14 | 0 |
| Over is 7-3 in Hornets last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Under is 25-12 in Hornets last 37 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. | 67.6 | 12 | 25 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 3-1-1 in Hornets last 5 Friday games. | 75.0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Over is 6-1 in Hornets last 7 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 11-4 in Hornets last 15 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 73.3 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
| Over is 8-3 in Hornets last 11 games as an underdog. | 72.7 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Under is 5-1 in Hornets last 6 games following a straight up win. | 83.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Sacramento State Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Hornets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Hornets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Hornets are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Hornets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Hornets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Hornets are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite. | 16.7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Hornets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Hornets are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 16.7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Hornets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Hornets are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Hornets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Hornets are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 31.6 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
Penn St. Nittany Lions vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Preview and Predictions 2018-12-21
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
Alabama and Penn State are winding down their non-conference schedules and would love to pick up one more win against a power conference opponent when they meet in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Friday. The Crimson Tide have won two straight, first knocking off Arizona 76-73 and then recording an 84-75 victory over Liberty on Tuesday in the Rocket City Classic in nearby Huntsville, Ala.
Senior forward Donta Hall made all six of his shots en route to 21 points to go along with a season-high four blocked shots in Alabama's win over Liberty. "He was just active and strong with the ball," Crimson Tide coach Avery Johnson told reporters. "He took the challenge. He was strong with the basketball, confident at the line (where he was 9-of-11). We need that type of activity." The Nittany Lions were in danger of heading to Alabama with a losing record before a wild finish propelled them to a 73-67 win at Duquesne on Wednesday. Lamar Stevens capped a 25-point effort with the go-ahead free throws with 5.4 seconds left and Penn State tacked on four more following back-to-back technical fouls on Dukes coach Keith Dambrot.
TV: 9 p.m. ET, SEC Network
ABOUT PENN STATE (6-5): Stevens bumped his team-leading scoring average to 19.7 after Wednesday's effort, with 19 of his 25 points coming in the second half after foul trouble limited him in the first 20 minutes. "I think it was in his head," coach Patrick Chambers told reporters of Stevens' slow start. "Lamar has got to continue to play aggressive and let me coach him through one or two fouls." Freshman Rasir Bolton, who hit the four technical foul shots to ice the win over Duquesne, had 16 points and ranks second on the team with 14.8 per contest.
ABOUT ALABAMA (7-3): Freshman Kira Lewis Jr. had 17 points against Liberty and leads the team at 15.6 while shooting 50.5 percent from the floor and 42.2 percent from long range. Sophomore John Petty (11.4) and Hall (10.4) are the team's other two double-digit scorers and Hall leads the squad with 7.3 rebounds per game. Junior Dazon Ingram averages 8.4 points while shooting 61.8 percent from the floor, including a 4-for-5 effort from beyond the arc.
TIP-INS
1. Nittany Lions G Myles Dread had 12 points - all on 3-pointers - and a career-high six rebounds against Duquesne.
2. Petty is 10-for-36 from the floor over his last four games and 6-for-27 from 3-point range in the last five.
3. Alabama has won three of the first four meetings, the last of which was a triple-overtime affair in 1982.
PREDICTION: Alabama 70, Penn State 66
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
Alabama and Penn State are winding down their non-conference schedules and would love to pick up one more win against a power conference opponent when they meet in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Friday. The Crimson Tide have won two straight, first knocking off Arizona 76-73 and then recording an 84-75 victory over Liberty on Tuesday in the Rocket City Classic in nearby Huntsville, Ala.
Senior forward Donta Hall made all six of his shots en route to 21 points to go along with a season-high four blocked shots in Alabama's win over Liberty. "He was just active and strong with the ball," Crimson Tide coach Avery Johnson told reporters. "He took the challenge. He was strong with the basketball, confident at the line (where he was 9-of-11). We need that type of activity." The Nittany Lions were in danger of heading to Alabama with a losing record before a wild finish propelled them to a 73-67 win at Duquesne on Wednesday. Lamar Stevens capped a 25-point effort with the go-ahead free throws with 5.4 seconds left and Penn State tacked on four more following back-to-back technical fouls on Dukes coach Keith Dambrot.
TV: 9 p.m. ET, SEC Network
ABOUT PENN STATE (6-5): Stevens bumped his team-leading scoring average to 19.7 after Wednesday's effort, with 19 of his 25 points coming in the second half after foul trouble limited him in the first 20 minutes. "I think it was in his head," coach Patrick Chambers told reporters of Stevens' slow start. "Lamar has got to continue to play aggressive and let me coach him through one or two fouls." Freshman Rasir Bolton, who hit the four technical foul shots to ice the win over Duquesne, had 16 points and ranks second on the team with 14.8 per contest.
ABOUT ALABAMA (7-3): Freshman Kira Lewis Jr. had 17 points against Liberty and leads the team at 15.6 while shooting 50.5 percent from the floor and 42.2 percent from long range. Sophomore John Petty (11.4) and Hall (10.4) are the team's other two double-digit scorers and Hall leads the squad with 7.3 rebounds per game. Junior Dazon Ingram averages 8.4 points while shooting 61.8 percent from the floor, including a 4-for-5 effort from beyond the arc.
TIP-INS
1. Nittany Lions G Myles Dread had 12 points - all on 3-pointers - and a career-high six rebounds against Duquesne.
2. Petty is 10-for-36 from the floor over his last four games and 6-for-27 from 3-point range in the last five.
3. Alabama has won three of the first four meetings, the last of which was a triple-overtime affair in 1982.
PREDICTION: Alabama 70, Penn State 66
| Penn St. at Alabama 2018-12-21 9:00 PMSt. at Alabama 2018-12-21 9:00 PM | ||||
| Alabama Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Over is 5-0 in Crimson Tide last 5 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 5-0 in Crimson Tide last 5 games as a home underdog. | 100.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 35-17 in Crimson Tide last 52 home games. | 67.3 | 17 | 35 | 0 |
| Over is 7-0 in Crimson Tide last 7 overall. | 100.0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Crimson Tide last 4 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 6-0 in Crimson Tide last 6 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 100.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Over is 8-0 in Crimson Tide last 8 games as a home favorite. | 100.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 6-0 in Crimson Tide last 6 games as a favorite. | 100.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 5-2 in Crimson Tide last 7 games following a ATS win. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Under is 5-0 in Crimson Tide last 5 games as a home favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 100.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Crimson Tide last 4 games as a home underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Crimson Tide last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Crimson Tide last 4 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Crimson Tide last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 5-0 in Crimson Tide last 5 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Crimson Tide last 4 games following a straight up win. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Crimson Tide last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Alabama Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Crimson Tide are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 80.0 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Crimson Tide are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Friday games. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Crimson Tide are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Crimson Tide are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite. | 22.2 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Crimson Tide are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 home games. | 25.0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Crimson Tide are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win. | 12.5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Crimson Tide are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 14.3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Crimson Tide are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win. | 30.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Crimson Tide are 17-36 ATS in their last 53 games as a home favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 32.1 | 17 | 36 | 0 |
| Crimson Tide are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. | 20.0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Crimson Tide are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Crimson Tide are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 16.7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Crimson Tide are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 25.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Crimson Tide are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. | 30.0 | 6 | 14 | 0 |
| Crimson Tide are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 70.6 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Crimson Tide are 8-3-2 ATS in their last 13 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 72.7 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Crimson Tide are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 14.3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Penn St. Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 5-2 in Nittany Lions last 7 games as a road favorite. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 7-3 in Nittany Lions last 10 overall. | 70.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Under is 5-2 in Nittany Lions last 7 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 27-13 in Nittany Lions last 40 games as a favorite. | 67.5 | 13 | 27 | 0 |
| Over is 15-5 in Nittany Lions last 20 games as a road underdog. | 75.0 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 6-0 in Nittany Lions last 6 games as a road underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Nittany Lions last 4 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Nittany Lions last 4 games as a road favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 5-2 in Nittany Lions last 7 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 24-8 in Nittany Lions last 32 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 75.0 | 8 | 24 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Nittany Lions last 5 games following a straight up win. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Penn St. Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Nittany Lions are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Nittany Lions are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Nittany Lions are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games. | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Nittany Lions are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog. | 72.7 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Nittany Lions are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite. | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Nittany Lions are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Nittany Lions are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nittany Lions are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 25.0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| Nittany Lions are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Nittany Lions are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Nittany Lions are 9-2-3 ATS in their last 14 games as a road favorite. | 81.8 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Nittany Lions are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Nittany Lions are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Nittany Lions are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Nittany Lions are 6-2-3 ATS in their last 11 games as a road favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Nittany Lions are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Nittany Lions are 18-8-3 ATS in their last 29 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 69.2 | 18 | 8 | 3 |
| Nittany Lions are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Nittany Lions are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Nittany Lions are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 28.6 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Northwestern Wildcats Preview and Predictions 2018-12-21
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
Oklahoma looks to make a case for its inclusion in the Top 25 when it wraps up the non-conference portion of its schedule on the road against Northwestern on Friday. The Sooners stretched their winning streak to seven games with an 83-70 victory against Creighton on Tuesday to move on the edge of entering the national rankings and hope to get over the hump by knocking off the Wildcats for the second time in as many seasons following a 104-78 triumph on Dec. 22, 2017.
"This group is starting to get a sense of what their individual roles are and expecting each other to take care of what they do well," Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger told reporters. "If everyone does that and expects other guys to do that then it becomes a better team." Northwestern has bounced back from two losses by a combined four points with two straight wins of its own following an 88-46 victory against Chicago State on Monday. The Wildcats have won 11 straight non-conference home games, including eight by double digits during that span, and hope to exact a measure of revenge following the 26-point loss in Norman, OK last year. "We have a big opportunity on Friday night," Northwestern coach Chris Collins told reporters. "We play a terrific Oklahoma team before we break for Christmas and I know our guys are anxious for the opportunity ahead of us."
TV: 9 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network
ABOUT OKLAHOMA (10-1): Brady Manek scored 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field to lead five players in double figures against Creighton and help hand Kruger his 150th win as coach of the Sooners. Christian James contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds against the Bluejays to register his fourth consecutive double-double as the Sooners held Creighton, which tops the nation in 3-point percentage (44.8), to 7-of-30 from beyond the arc. Miles Reynolds, Rashard Odomes and Kristian Doolittle all tallied 13 points and will be counted on to provide some offense against a Northwestern team, which gives up 61 points per contest.
ABOUT NORTHWESTERN (8-3): Freshman Miller Kopp flashed some of the potential that made him a highly-touted recruit as he scored a career-high 17 points and pulled down four rebounds in the win against Chicago State. Vic Law added 17 points, four assists and three steals to finish with over 15 points for the fourth straight game, which is the longest streak of his career while Dererk Pardon produced 13 points and seven rebounds against the Cougars. Aaron Falzon, who averaged 5.5 points in 2017-18, scored six points in his season debut after missing the previous 10 games with an ankle injury.
TIP-INS
1. Oklahoma has dropped five of seven games against Big Ten opponents under Kruger.
2. The Wildcats have won 31 of their last 32 non-conference home games since the start of the 2015-16 season.
3. The Sooners are ranked seventh nationally in field-goal percentage defense (.370).
PREDICTION: Oklahoma 78, Northwestern 75
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
Oklahoma looks to make a case for its inclusion in the Top 25 when it wraps up the non-conference portion of its schedule on the road against Northwestern on Friday. The Sooners stretched their winning streak to seven games with an 83-70 victory against Creighton on Tuesday to move on the edge of entering the national rankings and hope to get over the hump by knocking off the Wildcats for the second time in as many seasons following a 104-78 triumph on Dec. 22, 2017.
"This group is starting to get a sense of what their individual roles are and expecting each other to take care of what they do well," Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger told reporters. "If everyone does that and expects other guys to do that then it becomes a better team." Northwestern has bounced back from two losses by a combined four points with two straight wins of its own following an 88-46 victory against Chicago State on Monday. The Wildcats have won 11 straight non-conference home games, including eight by double digits during that span, and hope to exact a measure of revenge following the 26-point loss in Norman, OK last year. "We have a big opportunity on Friday night," Northwestern coach Chris Collins told reporters. "We play a terrific Oklahoma team before we break for Christmas and I know our guys are anxious for the opportunity ahead of us."
TV: 9 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network
ABOUT OKLAHOMA (10-1): Brady Manek scored 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field to lead five players in double figures against Creighton and help hand Kruger his 150th win as coach of the Sooners. Christian James contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds against the Bluejays to register his fourth consecutive double-double as the Sooners held Creighton, which tops the nation in 3-point percentage (44.8), to 7-of-30 from beyond the arc. Miles Reynolds, Rashard Odomes and Kristian Doolittle all tallied 13 points and will be counted on to provide some offense against a Northwestern team, which gives up 61 points per contest.
ABOUT NORTHWESTERN (8-3): Freshman Miller Kopp flashed some of the potential that made him a highly-touted recruit as he scored a career-high 17 points and pulled down four rebounds in the win against Chicago State. Vic Law added 17 points, four assists and three steals to finish with over 15 points for the fourth straight game, which is the longest streak of his career while Dererk Pardon produced 13 points and seven rebounds against the Cougars. Aaron Falzon, who averaged 5.5 points in 2017-18, scored six points in his season debut after missing the previous 10 games with an ankle injury.
TIP-INS
1. Oklahoma has dropped five of seven games against Big Ten opponents under Kruger.
2. The Wildcats have won 31 of their last 32 non-conference home games since the start of the 2015-16 season.
3. The Sooners are ranked seventh nationally in field-goal percentage defense (.370).
PREDICTION: Oklahoma 78, Northwestern 75
| Oklahoma at Northwestern 2018-12-21 9:00 PMat Northwestern 2018-12-21 9:00 PM | ||||
| Northwestern Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 overall. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 19-7 in Wildcats last 26 games as a home underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 73.1 | 7 | 19 | 0 |
| Under is 18-6 in Wildcats last 24 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 75.0 | 6 | 18 | 0 |
| Over is 5-1-1 in Wildcats last 7 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Over is 4-0 in Wildcats last 4 Friday games. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 18-6 in Wildcats last 24 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. | 75.0 | 6 | 18 | 0 |
| Under is 8-2 in Wildcats last 10 games following a straight up win. | 80.0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Under is 25-7 in Wildcats last 32 games as a home underdog. | 78.1 | 7 | 25 | 0 |
| Under is 5-0 in Wildcats last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. | 100.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 13-4 in Wildcats last 17 games following a ATS win. | 76.5 | 4 | 13 | 0 |
| Under is 6-2-2 in Wildcats last 10 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 75.0 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Under is 8-2 in Wildcats last 10 games as a home underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 80.0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 5-1 in Wildcats last 6 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 83.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 8-1 in Wildcats last 9 games as an underdog. | 88.9 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Under is 5-0 in Wildcats last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. | 100.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Northwestern Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Wildcats are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 Friday games. | 25.0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| Wildcats are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as a home underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 12.5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Wildcats are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. | 75.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Wildcats are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 home games. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Wildcats are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a home underdog. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Wildcats are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Wildcats are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Wildcats are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 75.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Wildcats are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall. | 100.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Wildcats are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite. | 75.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Wildcats are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. | 0.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Wildcats are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Wildcats are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 25.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Oklahoma Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 5-1 in Sooners last 6 overall. | 83.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 20-8 in Sooners last 28 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 71.4 | 20 | 8 | 0 |
| Under is 5-2 in Sooners last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 7-3 in Sooners last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Under is 6-0 in Sooners last 6 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Under is 9-2 in Sooners last 11 games following a straight up win. | 81.8 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Under is 6-1 in Sooners last 7 games as a road favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 85.7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Under is 7-1 in Sooners last 8 games as a favorite. | 87.5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 7-3 in Sooners last 10 games as a road underdog. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Under is 9-2 in Sooners last 11 games following a ATS win. | 81.8 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Sooners last 5 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Sooners last 5 games as a road underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 7-3 in Sooners last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Under is 9-4 in Sooners last 13 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 69.2 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| Over is 8-3 in Sooners last 11 games as an underdog. | 72.7 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Oklahoma Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Sooners are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 road games following three or more consecutive home games. | 81.2 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Sooners are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 Friday games. | 100.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Sooners are 2-11-1 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. | 15.4 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| Sooners are 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 games as a favorite. | 90.9 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Sooners are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sooners are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Sooners are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sooners are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sooners are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 100.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Sooners are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 road games. | 100.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Sooners are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog. | 12.5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Sooners are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a road favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 12.5 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Sooners are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. | 90.0 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Sooners are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games as a road favorite. | 25.0 | 5 | 15 | 1 |
| Sooners are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog. | 14.3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Sooners are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 14.3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Sooners are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Sooners are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Sooners are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Sooners are 2-11-1 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. | 15.4 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| Sooners are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Sooners are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 16.7 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Buffalo Bulls vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Preview and Predictions 2018-12-21
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
Marquette is as hot as any team in the country over the last month, and will get a chance to cool down No. 15 Buffalo when it hosts the Bulls on Friday. The No. 23 Golden Eagles have ridden Markus Howard to six consecutive victories but must contend with ultra-confident and undefeated Buffalo.
Howard has averaged 26.2 points during the win streak, which began following a 77-68 loss to No. 1 Kansas on Nov. 21, and nearly 30 points in the last four contests. The junior sharpshooter from Chandler, Ariz., went 19-of-21 from the foul line while putting up 45 points against a ranked Kansas State squad Dec. 1 and had 27 points as the Golden Eagles knocked off rival No. 17 Wisconsin on Dec. 8. Steve Wojciechowski's team has played once since, a 92-66 pounding of North Dakota on Tuesday that featured 26 points from Howard, A trio of seniors in CJ Massinburg, Jeremy Harris and Nick Perkins did what seniors do, leading the way with a combined 53 points as the Bulls silenced doubters by winning at Syracuse 71-59 on Tuesday.
TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1
ABOUT BUFFALO (11-0): Just as he did against a ranked West Virginia squad Nov. 19, when he had 43 points and 14 rebounds in a 99-94 overtime victory, Massinburg came up big against Syracuse as the Bulls earned their first win over the Orange since 1963. The Dallas native, who had gone five games without breaking the 20-point barrier, had 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists, including 12 points as the Bulls turned a 45-40 deficit into a 67-57 lead in the second half. "I told our guys that if we really want to be ranked this high and we want to show everybody we are worthy of this ranking, let's play our A-game," coach Nate Oats told the media. "I think our guys were ready and hungry and wanted to avenge last year's loss."
ABOUT MARQUETTE (9-2): While Ed Morrow came out of nowhere to notch 18 points in a season-high 24 minutes against North Dakota, the pair that bear watching against Buffalo are the Hauser brothers - Sam and Joey. The duo has been the perfect complement to Howard, averaging a combined 24.9 points, 12.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists while shooting it well from all three areas - the field, the foul line and beyond the arc. With Howard and the Hausers leading the way, the Golden Eagles are tops in the Big East in field goal defense (39.5 percent), including holding eight visitors to Fiserv Forum to 36 percent shooting from the field and 26.3 percent from 3-point territory.
TIP-INS
1. The six straight wins are the most for the Golden Eagles since winning eight straight non-conference games in 2015-16.
2. Buffalo, which is four wins away from matching the program's best start (1930-31), is the first Mid-American Conference team to begin 11-0 since Toledo started 12-0 in 2013-14.
3. Howard, who has nine 30-point games in his career, has climbed to No. 20 on Marquette's all-time scoring list with 1,359 points and needs 208 to reach the top 15.
PREDICTION: Buffalo 79, Marquette 74
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
Marquette is as hot as any team in the country over the last month, and will get a chance to cool down No. 15 Buffalo when it hosts the Bulls on Friday. The No. 23 Golden Eagles have ridden Markus Howard to six consecutive victories but must contend with ultra-confident and undefeated Buffalo.
Howard has averaged 26.2 points during the win streak, which began following a 77-68 loss to No. 1 Kansas on Nov. 21, and nearly 30 points in the last four contests. The junior sharpshooter from Chandler, Ariz., went 19-of-21 from the foul line while putting up 45 points against a ranked Kansas State squad Dec. 1 and had 27 points as the Golden Eagles knocked off rival No. 17 Wisconsin on Dec. 8. Steve Wojciechowski's team has played once since, a 92-66 pounding of North Dakota on Tuesday that featured 26 points from Howard, A trio of seniors in CJ Massinburg, Jeremy Harris and Nick Perkins did what seniors do, leading the way with a combined 53 points as the Bulls silenced doubters by winning at Syracuse 71-59 on Tuesday.
TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1
ABOUT BUFFALO (11-0): Just as he did against a ranked West Virginia squad Nov. 19, when he had 43 points and 14 rebounds in a 99-94 overtime victory, Massinburg came up big against Syracuse as the Bulls earned their first win over the Orange since 1963. The Dallas native, who had gone five games without breaking the 20-point barrier, had 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists, including 12 points as the Bulls turned a 45-40 deficit into a 67-57 lead in the second half. "I told our guys that if we really want to be ranked this high and we want to show everybody we are worthy of this ranking, let's play our A-game," coach Nate Oats told the media. "I think our guys were ready and hungry and wanted to avenge last year's loss."
ABOUT MARQUETTE (9-2): While Ed Morrow came out of nowhere to notch 18 points in a season-high 24 minutes against North Dakota, the pair that bear watching against Buffalo are the Hauser brothers - Sam and Joey. The duo has been the perfect complement to Howard, averaging a combined 24.9 points, 12.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists while shooting it well from all three areas - the field, the foul line and beyond the arc. With Howard and the Hausers leading the way, the Golden Eagles are tops in the Big East in field goal defense (39.5 percent), including holding eight visitors to Fiserv Forum to 36 percent shooting from the field and 26.3 percent from 3-point territory.
TIP-INS
1. The six straight wins are the most for the Golden Eagles since winning eight straight non-conference games in 2015-16.
2. Buffalo, which is four wins away from matching the program's best start (1930-31), is the first Mid-American Conference team to begin 11-0 since Toledo started 12-0 in 2013-14.
3. Howard, who has nine 30-point games in his career, has climbed to No. 20 on Marquette's all-time scoring list with 1,359 points and needs 208 to reach the top 15.
PREDICTION: Buffalo 79, Marquette 74
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| Marquette Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Over is 4-0 in Golden Eagles last 4 overall. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 5-2 in Golden Eagles last 7 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 5-0 in Golden Eagles last 5 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 6-2 in Golden Eagles last 8 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Golden Eagles last 4 games as a home favorite. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 9-4 in Golden Eagles last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 69.2 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 7-1 in Golden Eagles last 8 Friday games. | 87.5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 5-2 in Golden Eagles last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Golden Eagles last 4 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Golden Eagles last 4 games following a straight up win. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Golden Eagles last 4 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Golden Eagles last 4 home games. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Golden Eagles last 5 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 14-6 in Golden Eagles last 20 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. | 70.0 | 6 | 14 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Golden Eagles last 4 games as a favorite. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 5-2 in Golden Eagles last 7 games as a home favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Golden Eagles last 4 games following a ATS win. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 7-2 in Golden Eagles last 9 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 77.8 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 6-1 in Golden Eagles last 7 games as a home underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Golden Eagles last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Golden Eagles last 4 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 20-8 in Golden Eagles last 28 games as an underdog. | 71.4 | 20 | 8 | 0 |
| Marquette Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Golden Eagles are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Friday games. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Golden Eagles are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game. | 26.9 | 7 | 19 | 0 |
| Golden Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Golden Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Golden Eagles are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a home underdog. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Golden Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Golden Eagles are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 25.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Golden Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Golden Eagles are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagles are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 11.1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Golden Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Golden Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Golden Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Golden Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Golden Eagles are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a home underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Golden Eagles are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Golden Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Golden Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Golden Eagles are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 30.8 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| Golden Eagles are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Buffalo Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Over is 20-8 in Bulls last 28 games as a road favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 71.4 | 20 | 8 | 0 |
| Under is 6-2 in Bulls last 8 games as a road underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 75.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Over is 39-17 in Bulls last 56 games as a road favorite. | 69.6 | 39 | 17 | 0 |
| Under is 7-2 in Bulls last 9 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 77.8 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 7-2-1 in Bulls last 10 games as a road underdog. | 77.8 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Over is 18-7-1 in Bulls last 26 road games. | 72.0 | 18 | 7 | 1 |
| Over is 6-2-1 in Bulls last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Over is 19-7-2 in Bulls last 28 games as a road underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 73.1 | 19 | 7 | 2 |
| Over is 23-7-2 in Bulls last 32 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 76.7 | 23 | 7 | 2 |
| Over is 19-7-1 in Bulls last 27 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 73.1 | 19 | 7 | 1 |
| Over is 7-2-1 in Bulls last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. | 77.8 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Over is 6-2 in Bulls last 8 games as a road favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 41-18 in Bulls last 59 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 69.5 | 41 | 18 | 0 |
| Over is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 Friday games. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 7-3-1 in Bulls last 11 games as an underdog. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Buffalo Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Bulls are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Friday games. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Bulls are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. | 75.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Bulls are 18-7-3 ATS in their last 28 road games. | 72.0 | 18 | 7 | 3 |
| Bulls are 20-7-2 ATS in their last 29 games as an underdog. | 74.1 | 20 | 7 | 2 |
| Bulls are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Bulls are 19-7-4 ATS in their last 30 games following a straight up win. | 73.1 | 19 | 7 | 4 |
| Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Bulls are 20-8-3 ATS in their last 31 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 71.4 | 20 | 8 | 3 |
| Bulls are 32-15-4 ATS in their last 51 games following a ATS win. | 68.1 | 32 | 15 | 4 |
| Bulls are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games overall. | 80.0 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Bulls are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games as a road favorite. | 100.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Bulls are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 87.5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Bulls are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games as a road underdog. | 83.3 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Bulls are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 77.8 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Bulls are 6-2-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a road favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Bulls are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Bulls are 4-1-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Bulls are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Bulls are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 87.5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Bulls are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Bulls are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Denver Pioneers vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Preview and Predictions 2018-12-21
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
Following back-back losses on the road to a pair of top-12 ranked teams in Tennessee and North Carolina, ninth-ranked Gonzaga got back on the winning track with a lopsided 89-55 victory over UT Arlington. The Bulldogs will try to put together a two-game winning streak before heading into the Christmas break when they host Denver on Friday night.
The Zags held the Mavericks to just 27-percent shooting and outrebounded them 53-31 in Tuesday night's game at the McCarthey Center. Both areas were a major focus after Tennessee held a 30-23 edge on the boards and sent 12 3-pointers in its 76-73 victory in the Jerry Colangelo Classic in Phoenix while North Carolina finished with an eye-popping 42-21 rebounding advantage while sinking 13-of-25 3-pointers in its 103-90 win in Chapel Hill. "We feel like we got our butt kicked the last couple of games on the glass on the defensive end," forward Brandon Clarke told the Spokane Spokesman-Review. "We kind of took that personal ... to play with fire. It was kind of evident that our defense and rebounding is something we have to work on. That's going to be really big in conference play." That defense will get another test on Friday night in The Kennel against the Pioneers who hit a season-best 15 3-pointers in their last game, a 76-64 home win over Montana State on Tuesday.
TV: 9 p.m. ET, ROOT
ABOUT DENVER (5-8): Creighton transfer Ronnie Harrell Jr. leads the Pioneers in scoring (14.3 points per game) and is second in rebounding (5.2) while also shooting 41.9 percent from 3-point range and had a career-high 24 points, including 6-of-9 3-pointers, in the win over Montana State. Senior guard Joe Rosga, a member of the preseason All-Summit League team, is second in scoring (12.6) and has connected on 25-of-58 (43.1 percent) shots from beyond the arc while also averaging a team best 2.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Junior guard Ade Murkey also is scoring in double figures (11.5) and is shooting 47.6 percent from 3-point range while sophomore forward Donoven Carlisle leads the team in rebounding (5.3).
ABOUT GONZAGA (10-2): The recharged Zags jumped out to 32-12 lead on UT Arlington while cruising to a much-needed easy win. "Somebody said we've traveled like 14,000 miles in 20-something days," Gonzaga coach Mark Few told the Spokesman-Review. "It's not just the physical toll, it's the emotional toll of trying to get fired up. It takes a toll on everybody. We've got one more before Christmas and then we get a couple days off." Junior forward Rui Hachimura leads the team in scoring (21.6) to go along with 6.8 rebounds per game while guard Zach Norvell Jr. (17.2 points), Clarke (16.8) and senior guard Josh Perkins (11.0) also are averaging in double digits.
TIP-INS
1. Perkins, a key to Gonzaga's run to the NCAA championship game two seasons ago, leads the nation with 96 assists and is third with an average of eight per game.
2. The 6-8 Clarke, a transfer from San Jose State, is third in the nation in blocks (39).
3. Gonzaga is 12-0 all-time against current members of the Summit League.
PREDICTION: Gonzaga 102, Denver 71
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
Following back-back losses on the road to a pair of top-12 ranked teams in Tennessee and North Carolina, ninth-ranked Gonzaga got back on the winning track with a lopsided 89-55 victory over UT Arlington. The Bulldogs will try to put together a two-game winning streak before heading into the Christmas break when they host Denver on Friday night.
The Zags held the Mavericks to just 27-percent shooting and outrebounded them 53-31 in Tuesday night's game at the McCarthey Center. Both areas were a major focus after Tennessee held a 30-23 edge on the boards and sent 12 3-pointers in its 76-73 victory in the Jerry Colangelo Classic in Phoenix while North Carolina finished with an eye-popping 42-21 rebounding advantage while sinking 13-of-25 3-pointers in its 103-90 win in Chapel Hill. "We feel like we got our butt kicked the last couple of games on the glass on the defensive end," forward Brandon Clarke told the Spokane Spokesman-Review. "We kind of took that personal ... to play with fire. It was kind of evident that our defense and rebounding is something we have to work on. That's going to be really big in conference play." That defense will get another test on Friday night in The Kennel against the Pioneers who hit a season-best 15 3-pointers in their last game, a 76-64 home win over Montana State on Tuesday.
TV: 9 p.m. ET, ROOT
ABOUT DENVER (5-8): Creighton transfer Ronnie Harrell Jr. leads the Pioneers in scoring (14.3 points per game) and is second in rebounding (5.2) while also shooting 41.9 percent from 3-point range and had a career-high 24 points, including 6-of-9 3-pointers, in the win over Montana State. Senior guard Joe Rosga, a member of the preseason All-Summit League team, is second in scoring (12.6) and has connected on 25-of-58 (43.1 percent) shots from beyond the arc while also averaging a team best 2.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Junior guard Ade Murkey also is scoring in double figures (11.5) and is shooting 47.6 percent from 3-point range while sophomore forward Donoven Carlisle leads the team in rebounding (5.3).
ABOUT GONZAGA (10-2): The recharged Zags jumped out to 32-12 lead on UT Arlington while cruising to a much-needed easy win. "Somebody said we've traveled like 14,000 miles in 20-something days," Gonzaga coach Mark Few told the Spokesman-Review. "It's not just the physical toll, it's the emotional toll of trying to get fired up. It takes a toll on everybody. We've got one more before Christmas and then we get a couple days off." Junior forward Rui Hachimura leads the team in scoring (21.6) to go along with 6.8 rebounds per game while guard Zach Norvell Jr. (17.2 points), Clarke (16.8) and senior guard Josh Perkins (11.0) also are averaging in double digits.
TIP-INS
1. Perkins, a key to Gonzaga's run to the NCAA championship game two seasons ago, leads the nation with 96 assists and is third with an average of eight per game.
2. The 6-8 Clarke, a transfer from San Jose State, is third in the nation in blocks (39).
3. Gonzaga is 12-0 all-time against current members of the Summit League.
PREDICTION: Gonzaga 102, Denver 71
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| Gonzaga Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Over is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 Friday games. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games as a home underdog. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 18-7-1 in Bulldogs last 26 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 72.0 | 7 | 18 | 1 |
| Over is 6-2 in Bulldogs last 8 games as a home favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games following a ATS win. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 12-4 in Bulldogs last 16 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 75.0 | 4 | 12 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 games as an underdog. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Gonzaga Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Bulldogs are 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. | 70.0 | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| Bulldogs are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Bulldogs are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games. | 77.8 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Bulldogs are 19-9-1 ATS in their last 29 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. | 67.9 | 19 | 9 | 1 |
| Bulldogs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Bulldogs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Bulldogs are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Bulldogs are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Bulldogs are 23-9-2 ATS in their last 34 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 71.9 | 23 | 9 | 2 |
| Bulldogs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Denver Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 7-3 in Pioneers last 10 games as a road favorite. | 70.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 5-2 in Pioneers last 7 overall. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 9-4 in Pioneers last 13 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 69.2 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 8-2 in Pioneers last 10 games as a favorite. | 80.0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Over is 21-8 in Pioneers last 29 games as a road underdog. | 72.4 | 21 | 8 | 0 |
| Over is 19-7 in Pioneers last 26 games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 73.1 | 19 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Pioneers last 5 road games. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 18-7 in Pioneers last 25 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. | 72.0 | 18 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Pioneers last 5 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 11-5 in Pioneers last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 68.8 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 19-7 in Pioneers last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. | 73.1 | 19 | 7 | 0 |
| Under is 6-2 in Pioneers last 8 games as a road favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 75.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Pioneers last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 5-1 in Pioneers last 6 Friday games. | 83.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 20-7 in Pioneers last 27 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 74.1 | 20 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 6-1 in Pioneers last 7 games as an underdog. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 11-4 in Pioneers last 15 games following a straight up win. | 73.3 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Denver Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Pioneers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Pioneers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 road games. | 16.7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Pioneers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. | 16.7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Pioneers are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games as a favorite. | 28.6 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| Pioneers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Pioneers are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 18.2 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| Pioneers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 0.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Pioneers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Pioneers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall. | 22.2 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Pioneers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a road underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Pioneers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Pioneers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 0.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Pioneers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 77.8 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Pioneers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Pioneers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Pioneers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 25.0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Pioneers are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 31.6 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
Nebraska Omaha Mavericks vs. Rice Owls Preview and Predictions 2018-12-21
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018
College basketball is like any other sport, it’s an up and down game. There are times when teams get on a roll and win several in a row and there are times when they hit the skids and lose several. This is nothing new and it happens to even the best teams in the country. Both Rice and Omaha, are no exception to this rule. The difference here, with these two teams is the fact that neither program Is very good. Neither program started the season out with much hope or much to build on, so, any win, is a great win-a big win. The Mavericks come into this one riding a two game winning streak and they hope to keep it alive in Houston. Although Omaha come in having won two in a row, they have lost four of their last six. They started out the season against a Big 10 opponent, the Minnesota Golden Gophers, they lost big, 104-76. The very next game was against an NCAA Division III opponent-Buena Vista, they won big, 94-58. The lost the next two games against Colorado 79-75 and Northern Arizona, 76-66, they picked up two straight wins against Bethune-Cookman and then against Montana State, then, hit the skids with their four game losing streak and they come into tonight game with two straight wins against Idaho 89-80, and UC Santa Barbara, 85-74.
Rice comes into this game having won their last game, against UT Rio Grande Valley by a final of 75-67, and having won two of the last three games. They beat St. Edwards on the 13th, but lost to UC Santa Barbara on the 15th, 99-89 in OT. Prior to the St. Edwards win, Rice suffered a four game losing streak that started against BYU, Wichita State, Texas State, and Lamar. Their other three wins on the season have come against St. Leo (NAIA), Alabama A&M, and Northwestern State. Every one of these teams are weak to say the least; Rice has beaten nobody. Fortunately for them, they have a chance to extend the one game win, to two straight against the same caliber of team in Omaha. The Mavericks have beaten nobody and this contest should be a good one. It will be close, hard fought and a battle to the finish.
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About Omaha (2018-19 5-7) The Mavericks are scoring 74.8 points per game and allowing 78.5, with a 45.6% shooting average from the field. They are coming up with just 28.9 rebounds per game, 12.6 assists and 1.7 blocks per game.
About UAB (2018-19 5-7): The Owls are scoring 75.7 points per game and allowing 79.3 along with a shooting average of 45.1% and 36.3 rebounds, 13.7 assists and 3.1 blocks per game.
Extra Points:
1. Zach Jackson, 6-5 senior guard for Omaha, is scoring 18.2 points per game with 3.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists. He must step it up against Rice.
2. Chris Mullins is the man for Rice, with 12.8 points per game, but he must be the bigger man on the court in this game or Rice will get beaten,
3. This one goes in the mid 150’s.
PREDICTION: Rice 79 Omaha 77
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018
College basketball is like any other sport, it’s an up and down game. There are times when teams get on a roll and win several in a row and there are times when they hit the skids and lose several. This is nothing new and it happens to even the best teams in the country. Both Rice and Omaha, are no exception to this rule. The difference here, with these two teams is the fact that neither program Is very good. Neither program started the season out with much hope or much to build on, so, any win, is a great win-a big win. The Mavericks come into this one riding a two game winning streak and they hope to keep it alive in Houston. Although Omaha come in having won two in a row, they have lost four of their last six. They started out the season against a Big 10 opponent, the Minnesota Golden Gophers, they lost big, 104-76. The very next game was against an NCAA Division III opponent-Buena Vista, they won big, 94-58. The lost the next two games against Colorado 79-75 and Northern Arizona, 76-66, they picked up two straight wins against Bethune-Cookman and then against Montana State, then, hit the skids with their four game losing streak and they come into tonight game with two straight wins against Idaho 89-80, and UC Santa Barbara, 85-74.
Rice comes into this game having won their last game, against UT Rio Grande Valley by a final of 75-67, and having won two of the last three games. They beat St. Edwards on the 13th, but lost to UC Santa Barbara on the 15th, 99-89 in OT. Prior to the St. Edwards win, Rice suffered a four game losing streak that started against BYU, Wichita State, Texas State, and Lamar. Their other three wins on the season have come against St. Leo (NAIA), Alabama A&M, and Northwestern State. Every one of these teams are weak to say the least; Rice has beaten nobody. Fortunately for them, they have a chance to extend the one game win, to two straight against the same caliber of team in Omaha. The Mavericks have beaten nobody and this contest should be a good one. It will be close, hard fought and a battle to the finish.
TV: 8:00 PM ET LINE: Check for the latest line
About Omaha (2018-19 5-7) The Mavericks are scoring 74.8 points per game and allowing 78.5, with a 45.6% shooting average from the field. They are coming up with just 28.9 rebounds per game, 12.6 assists and 1.7 blocks per game.
About UAB (2018-19 5-7): The Owls are scoring 75.7 points per game and allowing 79.3 along with a shooting average of 45.1% and 36.3 rebounds, 13.7 assists and 3.1 blocks per game.
Extra Points:
1. Zach Jackson, 6-5 senior guard for Omaha, is scoring 18.2 points per game with 3.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists. He must step it up against Rice.
2. Chris Mullins is the man for Rice, with 12.8 points per game, but he must be the bigger man on the court in this game or Rice will get beaten,
3. This one goes in the mid 150’s.
PREDICTION: Rice 79 Omaha 77
| Nebraska Omaha at Rice 2018-12-21 8:00 PM Omaha at Rice 2018-12-21 8:00 PM | ||||
| Rice Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Over is 4-0 in Owls last 4 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Owls last 5 games as a home underdog. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 30-13-1 in Owls last 44 home games. | 69.8 | 30 | 13 | 1 |
| Under is 4-1 in Owls last 5 overall. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 7-1 in Owls last 8 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 87.5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 6-2 in Owls last 8 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 9-4 in Owls last 13 games as a home favorite. | 69.2 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 10-4 in Owls last 14 games as a favorite. | 71.4 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 24-11 in Owls last 35 games following a ATS win. | 68.6 | 24 | 11 | 0 |
| Over is 16-6-1 in Owls last 23 games as a home underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 72.7 | 16 | 6 | 1 |
| Over is 22-8 in Owls last 30 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 73.3 | 22 | 8 | 0 |
| Over is 5-0 in Owls last 5 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Owls last 4 games following a straight up win. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Rice Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Owls are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games as a home underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 81.8 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Owls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Owls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Owls are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite. | 18.2 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Owls are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Owls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Owls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Owls are 8-20-2 ATS in their last 30 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 28.6 | 8 | 20 | 2 |
| Owls are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. | 16.7 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Owls are 9-24-1 ATS in their last 34 games as a home favorite. | 27.3 | 9 | 24 | 1 |
| Owls are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games as a home underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 18.8 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| Owls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Owls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Owls are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 20.0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Owls are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 30.0 | 6 | 14 | 0 |
| Owls are 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 23.1 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| Nebraska Omaha Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 5-2 in Mavericks last 7 games as a road underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 overall. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 5-2 in Mavericks last 7 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 9-3 in Mavericks last 12 games as a favorite. | 75.0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| Over is 6-0 in Mavericks last 6 games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 100.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 7-3 in Mavericks last 10 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 70.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 6-1 in Mavericks last 7 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 6-2 in Mavericks last 8 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Nebraska Omaha Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Mavericks are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 14.3 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Mavericks are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 Friday games. | 75.0 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog. | 20.0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Mavericks are 6-14-1 ATS in their last 21 games overall. | 30.0 | 6 | 14 | 1 |
| Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road favorite. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a road underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 25.0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Mavericks are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games as a road underdog. | 20.0 | 3 | 12 | 1 |
| Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 14.3 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Mavericks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 16.7 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 73.7 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 30.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
No.Carolina A&T Aggies vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Preview and Predictions 2018-12-21
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
Minnesota looks to continue its upward trajectory when it hosts North Carolina A&T on Friday. The Golden Gophers bounced back from a 79-59 loss to No. 14 Ohio State with three consecutive wins, including a hard-fought 80-71 victory against North Florida on Dec. 11, and hope to keep chugging on the right track by improving to 6-0 at home this season.
"We're getting to be at full strength and we're getting better," Minnesota coach Richard Pitino told reporters. "We've played a lot of difficult teams and to be sitting at 9-2 is pretty good but we're not where we need to be." Minnesota has been buoyed by the play of Jordan Murphy, who scored 20 points and pulled down a season-high 18 rebounds against North Florida to notch his eighth double-double in 11 games while moving into eighth place on the Big Ten's all-time rebounding list with 1,049. The Gophers have won 24 consecutive non-conference home games and hopes to extend their streak by beating North Carolina A&T in the first-ever meeting between the teams. The Aggies had won four of their previous five games before dropping an 84-60 decision to 13th-ranked Virginia Tech on Wednesday and hope to bounce back by pulling off a huge upset in Minneapolis.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, BTN Plus
ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA A&T (4-7): Quavius Copeland scored a team-high 16 points while Milik Gantz, who is the reigning Mid-Eastern Conference Player of the Week, added 14 points and four assists against Virginia Tech. Terry Harris tallied 11 points, but it wasn't enough as the Aggies were outrebounded 42-20. "We can build on this and it's a testament to the fact that if we play the right way we can play well against a lot of different opponents," North Carolina A&T coach Jay Joyner told reporters. "We're going up to Minnesota and we'll play our best and try to get better."
ABOUT MINNESOTA (9-2): Amir Coffey produced 18 points, six rebounds and three assists against the Ospreys to finish in double figures for the 11th time in as many games this season. Isaiah Washington registered the first double-double of his career after scoring 14 points and dishing out 13 assists, which is the most in a single game for the Gophers since Arriel McDonald handed out 13 helpers on March 5, 1994 while Daniel Oturu got into the act by adding 13 points and 11 rebounds. Dupree McBrayer, who is averaging 9.9 points this season, missed the win against North Florida after attending his mother's funeral in Queens and is expected to return for Friday's clash.
TIP-INS
1. Murphy has recorded 53 double-doubles in his career.
2. Murphy leads the nation in rebounds per game (12.6).
3. Harris is ranked eighth nationally in field goal percentage (51.9).
PREDICTION: Minnesota 85, North Carolina A&T 64
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
Minnesota looks to continue its upward trajectory when it hosts North Carolina A&T on Friday. The Golden Gophers bounced back from a 79-59 loss to No. 14 Ohio State with three consecutive wins, including a hard-fought 80-71 victory against North Florida on Dec. 11, and hope to keep chugging on the right track by improving to 6-0 at home this season.
"We're getting to be at full strength and we're getting better," Minnesota coach Richard Pitino told reporters. "We've played a lot of difficult teams and to be sitting at 9-2 is pretty good but we're not where we need to be." Minnesota has been buoyed by the play of Jordan Murphy, who scored 20 points and pulled down a season-high 18 rebounds against North Florida to notch his eighth double-double in 11 games while moving into eighth place on the Big Ten's all-time rebounding list with 1,049. The Gophers have won 24 consecutive non-conference home games and hopes to extend their streak by beating North Carolina A&T in the first-ever meeting between the teams. The Aggies had won four of their previous five games before dropping an 84-60 decision to 13th-ranked Virginia Tech on Wednesday and hope to bounce back by pulling off a huge upset in Minneapolis.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, BTN Plus
ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA A&T (4-7): Quavius Copeland scored a team-high 16 points while Milik Gantz, who is the reigning Mid-Eastern Conference Player of the Week, added 14 points and four assists against Virginia Tech. Terry Harris tallied 11 points, but it wasn't enough as the Aggies were outrebounded 42-20. "We can build on this and it's a testament to the fact that if we play the right way we can play well against a lot of different opponents," North Carolina A&T coach Jay Joyner told reporters. "We're going up to Minnesota and we'll play our best and try to get better."
ABOUT MINNESOTA (9-2): Amir Coffey produced 18 points, six rebounds and three assists against the Ospreys to finish in double figures for the 11th time in as many games this season. Isaiah Washington registered the first double-double of his career after scoring 14 points and dishing out 13 assists, which is the most in a single game for the Gophers since Arriel McDonald handed out 13 helpers on March 5, 1994 while Daniel Oturu got into the act by adding 13 points and 11 rebounds. Dupree McBrayer, who is averaging 9.9 points this season, missed the win against North Florida after attending his mother's funeral in Queens and is expected to return for Friday's clash.
TIP-INS
1. Murphy has recorded 53 double-doubles in his career.
2. Murphy leads the nation in rebounds per game (12.6).
3. Harris is ranked eighth nationally in field goal percentage (51.9).
PREDICTION: Minnesota 85, North Carolina A&T 64
| No.Carolina A&T at Minnesota 2018-12-21 8:00 PM.Carolina A&T at Minnesota 2018-12-21 8:00 PM | ||||
| Minnesota Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 12-2 in Golden Gophers last 14 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 85.7 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Over is 41-20-1 in Golden Gophers last 62 games as a home favorite. | 67.2 | 41 | 20 | 1 |
| Over is 5-0 in Golden Gophers last 5 games as a home underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Golden Gophers last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 5-2 in Golden Gophers last 7 Friday games. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 16-5 in Golden Gophers last 21 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 76.2 | 16 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 12-3-1 in Golden Gophers last 16 games following a straight up win. | 80.0 | 3 | 12 | 1 |
| Under is 4-1 in Golden Gophers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 16-5 in Golden Gophers last 21 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 76.2 | 16 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 6-1 in Golden Gophers last 7 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 3-0-1 in Golden Gophers last 4 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Under is 5-0 in Golden Gophers last 5 games as a home underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 12-4 in Golden Gophers last 16 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 75.0 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 9-1 in Golden Gophers last 10 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 90.0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1-1 in Golden Gophers last 6 games as an underdog. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Minnesota Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Golden Gophers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog. | 16.7 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers are 5-18 ATS in their last 23 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. | 21.7 | 5 | 18 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers are 15-38 ATS in their last 53 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 28.3 | 15 | 38 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 87.5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog. | 16.7 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a home underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers are 10-24 ATS in their last 34 games overall. | 29.4 | 10 | 24 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a home underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 23.1 | 6 | 20 | 0 |
| No.Carolina A&T Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Over is 7-1-2 in Aggies last 10 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 87.5 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Over is 3-1-1 in Aggies last 5 road games. | 75.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Over is 5-1-1 in Aggies last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Over is 3-0-1 in Aggies last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. | 100.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Over is 7-1-2 in Aggies last 10 games as a road underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 87.5 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Under is 4-1 in Aggies last 5 games as a favorite. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 3-1-1 in Aggies last 5 games as a road underdog. | 75.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Over is 6-2-1 in Aggies last 9 games following a ATS win. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Over is 3-0-1 in Aggies last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. | 100.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| No.Carolina A&T Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Aggies are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Aggies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Aggies are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a ATS win. | 69.2 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Aggies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Aggies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Aggies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Aggies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Aggies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Aggies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Aggies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Aggies are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Mississippi Rebels vs. Middle Tennessee St. Blue Raiders Preview and Predictions 2018-12-21
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
Ole Miss is off to a great start through its first 10 games under new coach Kermit Davis, but the Rebels' new boss will feel an emotional tug when his team faces his old team - Middle Tennessee State - on Friday in Nashville, Tenn. Davis led the Blue Raiders for 16 seasons, winning 63.8 percent of his games, and while his focus is on the Rebels, he admits Friday's matchup will not be just another game.
"I've got a lot of sweat equity," Davis told reporters Thursday. "Our whole family does with that place. I look at them and when I see the stat sheet, it's like I'm looking at my team." His current team already is two-thirds of the way to matching last season's victory total of 12 and the Rebels' five-game winning streak is the program's longest since December 2015. Senior Terence Davis and junior Breein Tyree have combined for nine 20-point performances this season and are responsible for 41.4 percent of the Rebels' scoring. The Blue Raiders are struggling under new coach Nick McDevitt, riding a seven-game losing streak after winning three of their first four games.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network
ABOUT OLE MISS (8-2): Tyree ranks fourth in the SEC in scoring at 17 points per game and Davis is 10th at 15.8. Both scored 20 points in Sunday's 90-70 victory over Chattanooga, a game the Rebels trailed 45-39 before putting away the game with a blistering 28-0 run. Point guard Devontae Shuler has been solid in running the Ole Miss offense, ranking ninth in the league in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.7).
ABOUT MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE (3-8): It has been a difficult beginning for the Blue Raiders, who rank in the bottom 10 nationally in returning starts, minutes played and points - all while playing one of the more difficult non-conference schedules in the country. Guard Antonio Green is the only player averaging double figures in scoring (18 points per game). Forward Karl Gamble ranks third in Conference USA in offensive rebounding per game (2.91).
TIP-INS
1. The Rebels are one of two teams nationally (South Dakota State) to rank in the top 15 nationally in field-goal percentage (50.6 percent; seventh) and free-throw percentage (77.3 percent; 12th), and lead the SEC in both categories.
2. Ole Miss already has more 50 percent shooting games (six) than it recorded last season (five).
3. Middle Tennessee State has scored 62 points or fewer in six games during its losing streak.
PREDICTION: Ole Miss 86, Middle Tennessee State 68
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
Ole Miss is off to a great start through its first 10 games under new coach Kermit Davis, but the Rebels' new boss will feel an emotional tug when his team faces his old team - Middle Tennessee State - on Friday in Nashville, Tenn. Davis led the Blue Raiders for 16 seasons, winning 63.8 percent of his games, and while his focus is on the Rebels, he admits Friday's matchup will not be just another game.
"I've got a lot of sweat equity," Davis told reporters Thursday. "Our whole family does with that place. I look at them and when I see the stat sheet, it's like I'm looking at my team." His current team already is two-thirds of the way to matching last season's victory total of 12 and the Rebels' five-game winning streak is the program's longest since December 2015. Senior Terence Davis and junior Breein Tyree have combined for nine 20-point performances this season and are responsible for 41.4 percent of the Rebels' scoring. The Blue Raiders are struggling under new coach Nick McDevitt, riding a seven-game losing streak after winning three of their first four games.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network
ABOUT OLE MISS (8-2): Tyree ranks fourth in the SEC in scoring at 17 points per game and Davis is 10th at 15.8. Both scored 20 points in Sunday's 90-70 victory over Chattanooga, a game the Rebels trailed 45-39 before putting away the game with a blistering 28-0 run. Point guard Devontae Shuler has been solid in running the Ole Miss offense, ranking ninth in the league in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.7).
ABOUT MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE (3-8): It has been a difficult beginning for the Blue Raiders, who rank in the bottom 10 nationally in returning starts, minutes played and points - all while playing one of the more difficult non-conference schedules in the country. Guard Antonio Green is the only player averaging double figures in scoring (18 points per game). Forward Karl Gamble ranks third in Conference USA in offensive rebounding per game (2.91).
TIP-INS
1. The Rebels are one of two teams nationally (South Dakota State) to rank in the top 15 nationally in field-goal percentage (50.6 percent; seventh) and free-throw percentage (77.3 percent; 12th), and lead the SEC in both categories.
2. Ole Miss already has more 50 percent shooting games (six) than it recorded last season (five).
3. Middle Tennessee State has scored 62 points or fewer in six games during its losing streak.
PREDICTION: Ole Miss 86, Middle Tennessee State 68
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| Middle Tennessee St. Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 5-2 in Blue Raiders last 7 overall. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Blue Raiders last 4 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 17-5 in Blue Raiders last 22 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 77.3 | 5 | 17 | 0 |
| Under is 5-2 in Blue Raiders last 7 games following a ATS loss. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Blue Raiders last 5 games as a favorite. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Blue Raiders last 4 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 7-2 in Blue Raiders last 9 neutral site games as an underdog. | 77.8 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 7-3 in Blue Raiders last 10 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Under is 15-5-1 in Blue Raiders last 21 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 75.0 | 5 | 15 | 1 |
| Under is 20-6 in Blue Raiders last 26 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 76.9 | 6 | 20 | 0 |
| Under is 5-2 in Blue Raiders last 7 games as an underdog. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Blue Raiders last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Middle Tennessee St. Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Blue Raiders are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. | 0.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Blue Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Blue Raiders are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss. | 0.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Blue Raiders are 0-9 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog. | 0.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Blue Raiders are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 9.1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Blue Raiders are 1-12 ATS in their last 13 games overall. | 7.7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Blue Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 neutral site games. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Blue Raiders are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 9.1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Blue Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Blue Raiders are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games as an underdog. | 14.3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Blue Raiders are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 73.1 | 19 | 7 | 0 |
| Blue Raiders are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 25.0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| Blue Raiders are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games as a favorite. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Blue Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Blue Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mississippi Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Over is 9-4 in Rebels last 13 overall. | 69.2 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 5-1 in Rebels last 6 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 9-1 in Rebels last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. | 90.0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 9-3 in Rebels last 12 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 75.0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| Over is 9-3 in Rebels last 12 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 75.0 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Rebels last 5 games as an underdog. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Mississippi Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Rebels are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 76.2 | 16 | 5 | 1 |
| Rebels are 18-7-2 ATS in their last 27 Friday games. | 72.0 | 18 | 7 | 2 |
| Rebels are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games as an underdog. | 30.8 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| Rebels are 12-1 ATS in their last 13 games as a favorite. | 92.3 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Rebels are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Rebels are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Rebels are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. | 90.9 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Rebels are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 neutral site games. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rebels are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 100.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Rebels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games as an underdog. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Rebels are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Rebels are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 25.0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| Rebels are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 25.0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
Furman Paladins vs. Louisiana State Tigers Preview and Predictions 2018-12-21
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
LSU looks to cash in after a solid victory in Las Vegas and end 25th-ranked Furman's 18-game regular-season winning streak when it hosts the talented Paladins for a non-conference matchup on Friday night. The Tigers had lost three of five games - including two against ranked opponents - before holding on to beat Saint Mary's 78-74 last Saturday in the Neon Hoops Showcase.
Sophomore guard Tremont Waters, who leads LSU in assists (5.0) and steals (2.9), drained three 3-pointers en route to a team-best 18 points as the Tigers rebounded from a six-point loss at No. 20 Houston. "(Waters) played a good floor game," LSU coach Will Wade told reporters. "I thought our bigs played big, too. We had good balance. It was a good team win. Our guys connected and played together." Furman, which boasts eight straight true road wins, will present a major test for the Tigers after bursting to a 12-0 start that includes an overtime victory at defending national champion Villanova last month. Junior guard Jordan Lyons leads the Paladins in scoring (18.2) and is launching almost 12 shots from 3-point range per game while Furman's 6-8 senior forward Matt Rafferty averages 17.2 points on 66.1 percent shooting along with team-bests of 9.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, SEC Network Plus
ABOUT FURMAN (12-0): Lyons is shooting 37.6 percent from the field overall and 34.8 from behind the 3-point arc for the Paladins, who have not won 13 straight games since the 1932-33 season. Sophomore forward Clay Mounce matched his season-high with 26 points in last Saturday's 93-50 victory over UNC-Wilmington and averages 12.9 on 57.5 percent shooting from the floor. Freshman forward Noah Gurley (9.3 points) is expected to return after a one-game suspension for a team rules violation and sophomore Alex Hunter (8.8) is averaging 14.5 points the last four games.
ABOUT LSU (8-3): The Tigers have plenty of balance with four players - three underclassmen - averaging between 13.3 and 11.2 points while shooting 48.2 percent from the field - fourth best in the SEC. Junior guard Skylar Mays leads LSU in scoring at 13.3 on 50 percent shooting, draining 22-of-52 from 3-point range, and 6-10 freshman forward Naz Reid averaged 14.3 the last three games to push his season mark to 12.4. Waters, who had a season-low two turnovers against Saint Mary's, adds 11.9 points per game and freshman guard Ja'vonte Smart is next at 11.2 - scoring a season-high 18 against Houston.
TIP-INS
1. LSU freshman F Emmitt Williams, who leads the team in rebounding (6.9), scored a season-high 15 versus Saint Mary's.
2. Rafferty, who is 31 points from 1,000 for his career, scored 15 with 17 rebounds and four blocks against Villanova.
3. The teams have only met one other time when Furman edged the Tigers 56-55 in three overtimes in 1960.
PREDICTION: LSU 78, Furman 74
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
LSU looks to cash in after a solid victory in Las Vegas and end 25th-ranked Furman's 18-game regular-season winning streak when it hosts the talented Paladins for a non-conference matchup on Friday night. The Tigers had lost three of five games - including two against ranked opponents - before holding on to beat Saint Mary's 78-74 last Saturday in the Neon Hoops Showcase.
Sophomore guard Tremont Waters, who leads LSU in assists (5.0) and steals (2.9), drained three 3-pointers en route to a team-best 18 points as the Tigers rebounded from a six-point loss at No. 20 Houston. "(Waters) played a good floor game," LSU coach Will Wade told reporters. "I thought our bigs played big, too. We had good balance. It was a good team win. Our guys connected and played together." Furman, which boasts eight straight true road wins, will present a major test for the Tigers after bursting to a 12-0 start that includes an overtime victory at defending national champion Villanova last month. Junior guard Jordan Lyons leads the Paladins in scoring (18.2) and is launching almost 12 shots from 3-point range per game while Furman's 6-8 senior forward Matt Rafferty averages 17.2 points on 66.1 percent shooting along with team-bests of 9.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, SEC Network Plus
ABOUT FURMAN (12-0): Lyons is shooting 37.6 percent from the field overall and 34.8 from behind the 3-point arc for the Paladins, who have not won 13 straight games since the 1932-33 season. Sophomore forward Clay Mounce matched his season-high with 26 points in last Saturday's 93-50 victory over UNC-Wilmington and averages 12.9 on 57.5 percent shooting from the floor. Freshman forward Noah Gurley (9.3 points) is expected to return after a one-game suspension for a team rules violation and sophomore Alex Hunter (8.8) is averaging 14.5 points the last four games.
ABOUT LSU (8-3): The Tigers have plenty of balance with four players - three underclassmen - averaging between 13.3 and 11.2 points while shooting 48.2 percent from the field - fourth best in the SEC. Junior guard Skylar Mays leads LSU in scoring at 13.3 on 50 percent shooting, draining 22-of-52 from 3-point range, and 6-10 freshman forward Naz Reid averaged 14.3 the last three games to push his season mark to 12.4. Waters, who had a season-low two turnovers against Saint Mary's, adds 11.9 points per game and freshman guard Ja'vonte Smart is next at 11.2 - scoring a season-high 18 against Houston.
TIP-INS
1. LSU freshman F Emmitt Williams, who leads the team in rebounding (6.9), scored a season-high 15 versus Saint Mary's.
2. Rafferty, who is 31 points from 1,000 for his career, scored 15 with 17 rebounds and four blocks against Villanova.
3. The teams have only met one other time when Furman edged the Tigers 56-55 in three overtimes in 1960.
PREDICTION: LSU 78, Furman 74
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| Louisiana State Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 9-0 in Tigers last 9 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 100.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Over is 7-1 in Tigers last 8 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 87.5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 games as a home favorite. | 83.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 games as a home underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 7-3 in Tigers last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 Friday games. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 9-4 in Tigers last 13 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 69.2 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 9-4 in Tigers last 13 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 69.2 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 home games. | 83.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 9-4 in Tigers last 13 games as a home underdog. | 69.2 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 games as a favorite. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 9-0 in Tigers last 9 games as a home favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 100.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Over is 19-7 in Tigers last 26 games following a ATS win. | 73.1 | 19 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 30-12-1 in Tigers last 43 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 71.4 | 30 | 12 | 1 |
| Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 8-0 in Tigers last 8 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 100.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 49-24-1 in Tigers last 74 games as an underdog. | 67.1 | 49 | 24 | 1 |
| Over is 7-3 in Tigers last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Louisiana State Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Tigers are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 Friday games. | 10.0 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Tigers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Tigers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games as a home underdog. | 30.8 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| Tigers are 15-34-4 ATS in their last 53 games following a straight up win. | 30.6 | 15 | 34 | 4 |
| Tigers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Tigers are 16-33-2 ATS in their last 51 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 32.7 | 16 | 33 | 2 |
| Tigers are 7-22-4 ATS in their last 33 games following a ATS win. | 24.1 | 7 | 22 | 4 |
| Tigers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 75.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Tigers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 25.0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Tigers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. | 25.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Tigers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Tigers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 72.7 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Tigers are 1-8-3 ATS in their last 12 games as an underdog. | 11.1 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
| Tigers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Tigers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 0.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tigers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 75.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Tigers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Tigers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. | 30.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Tigers are 0-4-2 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Furman Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Over is 4-1 in Paladins last 5 games as a road favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Paladins last 5 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 16-5 in Paladins last 21 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game. | 76.2 | 5 | 16 | 0 |
| Over is 8-3 in Paladins last 11 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 72.7 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Under is 5-1 in Paladins last 6 road games. | 83.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Paladins last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Paladins last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Paladins last 5 Friday games. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Paladins last 5 games as a road favorite. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 8-3 in Paladins last 11 games as a road underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 72.7 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Paladins last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Paladins last 5 games as a road underdog. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 10-2 in Paladins last 12 games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 83.3 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 27-13 in Paladins last 40 games following a ATS win. | 67.5 | 27 | 13 | 0 |
| Under is 24-8 in Paladins last 32 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 75.0 | 8 | 24 | 0 |
| Under is 20-7 in Paladins last 27 games as a road underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 74.1 | 7 | 20 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Paladins last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Paladins last 5 games as an underdog. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Furman Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Paladins are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Paladins are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game. | 81.8 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| Paladins are 35-15-1 ATS in their last 51 games as a favorite. | 70.0 | 35 | 15 | 1 |
| Paladins are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Paladins are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win. | 68.8 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Paladins are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 30.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Paladins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Paladins are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Paladins are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Paladins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Paladins are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 87.5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Paladins are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Paladins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Paladins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Paladins are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games overall. | 70.6 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Paladins are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 games as a road favorite. | 75.0 | 21 | 7 | 0 |
| Paladins are 17-5-1 ATS in their last 23 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. | 77.3 | 17 | 5 | 1 |
| Paladins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Paladins are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games as a road favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 76.2 | 16 | 5 | 0 |
| Paladins are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Paladins are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Paladins are 36-16-1 ATS in their last 53 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 69.2 | 36 | 16 | 1 |
| Paladins are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Paladins are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 77.8 | 21 | 6 | 0 |
Illinois St. Redbirds vs. Central Florida Knights Preview and Predictions 2018-12-21
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
Central Florida closes out its non-conference slate at home on Friday against an Illinois State team out to avenge last season's last-second 63-62 loss to the Knights in the second round of the NIT. The Knights are on a roll with three straight victories and a win would give them momentum heading into American Athletic Conference play.
Defense has been the name of the game for the Knights in the three seasons under head coach Johnny Dawkins, but lately the offense has come to play. With a more up-tempo attack, UCF has lit up the scoreboard in each of its last two games, victories over Georgia Southern (95-88) and Stetson (90-65), the first time the Knights have scored 90 or more points in back-to-back games since March 2014. Nine Knights recorded at least seven points, led by a 19-point, 13-rebound outing from junior guard Aubrey Dawkins, but Coach Dawkins, his dad, preferred to focus more on his team's strong defensive effort. "I thought our guys really played well and I think it is probably one of our best games as far as our guys making a lot of connecting plays," Dawkins told reporters. "I thought defensively we got off to a great start ... and our guys were really focused. Coming back off the game we had where we gave up 88 points, I was happy to see our response was really lock in defensively and it turned into some good offense for us."
TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN3
ABOUT ILLINOIS STATE (7-5): The Redbirds got back on the winning track their last time out, ending a three-game skid with an 88-77 overtime victory over Cleveland State. Illinois State won the battle of the boards (40-38) for only the third time this season, while senior forward Phil Fayne hit the big shots, recording a career-high 30 points (11-of-14 from the field, 8-of-9 from charity stripe), including two free throws with 1.6 seconds left to send the game into overtime. Fayne (15.8 ppg) and fellow senior Milik Yarbrough (18.6) are the team's top two scorers for the season and they lead an offense averaging 77.1 points per game, with the defense giving up just a tad more (77.8).
ABOUT UCF (9-2): Dawkins' performance was the 11th straight time he scored in double figures and it was also his second career double-double, as Dawkins (15.4) ranks second on the team to B.J. Taylor (17.7) in points per game and tied for second in rebounds (6.1) behind center Tacko Fall (6.5). The Knights' increased scoring is partly a result of their ability to finish plays as they rolled up 18 assists in each of the last two games and they also registered just six turnovers in the win over Stetson, a season low. The Knights sit third in the American in both scoring offense (76.3 ppg) and defense (63.6), the only team in the conference ranked in the top three in both categories.
TIP-INS
1. The teams have met just once before -- UCF's come-from-behind upset of top-seeded Illinois State last season in the NIT that snapped the Redbirds' 22-game home winning streak and propelled the Knights into the tournament quarterfinals.
2. The 9-2 Knights are off to their best start since 2010-11, but they were nearly 11-0 as both losses were buzzer-beaters.
3. UCF has won five in a row at home.
PREDICTION: UCF 88, Illinois State 74
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
Central Florida closes out its non-conference slate at home on Friday against an Illinois State team out to avenge last season's last-second 63-62 loss to the Knights in the second round of the NIT. The Knights are on a roll with three straight victories and a win would give them momentum heading into American Athletic Conference play.
Defense has been the name of the game for the Knights in the three seasons under head coach Johnny Dawkins, but lately the offense has come to play. With a more up-tempo attack, UCF has lit up the scoreboard in each of its last two games, victories over Georgia Southern (95-88) and Stetson (90-65), the first time the Knights have scored 90 or more points in back-to-back games since March 2014. Nine Knights recorded at least seven points, led by a 19-point, 13-rebound outing from junior guard Aubrey Dawkins, but Coach Dawkins, his dad, preferred to focus more on his team's strong defensive effort. "I thought our guys really played well and I think it is probably one of our best games as far as our guys making a lot of connecting plays," Dawkins told reporters. "I thought defensively we got off to a great start ... and our guys were really focused. Coming back off the game we had where we gave up 88 points, I was happy to see our response was really lock in defensively and it turned into some good offense for us."
TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN3
ABOUT ILLINOIS STATE (7-5): The Redbirds got back on the winning track their last time out, ending a three-game skid with an 88-77 overtime victory over Cleveland State. Illinois State won the battle of the boards (40-38) for only the third time this season, while senior forward Phil Fayne hit the big shots, recording a career-high 30 points (11-of-14 from the field, 8-of-9 from charity stripe), including two free throws with 1.6 seconds left to send the game into overtime. Fayne (15.8 ppg) and fellow senior Milik Yarbrough (18.6) are the team's top two scorers for the season and they lead an offense averaging 77.1 points per game, with the defense giving up just a tad more (77.8).
ABOUT UCF (9-2): Dawkins' performance was the 11th straight time he scored in double figures and it was also his second career double-double, as Dawkins (15.4) ranks second on the team to B.J. Taylor (17.7) in points per game and tied for second in rebounds (6.1) behind center Tacko Fall (6.5). The Knights' increased scoring is partly a result of their ability to finish plays as they rolled up 18 assists in each of the last two games and they also registered just six turnovers in the win over Stetson, a season low. The Knights sit third in the American in both scoring offense (76.3 ppg) and defense (63.6), the only team in the conference ranked in the top three in both categories.
TIP-INS
1. The teams have met just once before -- UCF's come-from-behind upset of top-seeded Illinois State last season in the NIT that snapped the Redbirds' 22-game home winning streak and propelled the Knights into the tournament quarterfinals.
2. The 9-2 Knights are off to their best start since 2010-11, but they were nearly 11-0 as both losses were buzzer-beaters.
3. UCF has won five in a row at home.
PREDICTION: UCF 88, Illinois State 74
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| Central Florida Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 5-2 in Knights last 7 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 6-2 in Knights last 8 games as a home underdog. | 75.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Over is 7-3 in Knights last 10 games following a ATS loss. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Under is 5-1 in Knights last 6 games as a home underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 83.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 20-8 in Knights last 28 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 71.4 | 8 | 20 | 0 |
| Under is 9-4 in Knights last 13 games as a home underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 69.2 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Knights last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Knights last 4 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 7-3 in Knights last 10 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 70.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 5-0 in Knights last 5 games as an underdog. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Knights last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Central Florida Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Knights are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Friday games. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Knights are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. | 88.9 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Knights are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog. | 22.2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Knights are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games as a favorite. | 76.9 | 20 | 6 | 0 |
| Knights are 37-18 ATS in their last 55 home games. | 67.3 | 37 | 18 | 0 |
| Knights are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Knights are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games as a home favorite. | 76.9 | 20 | 6 | 0 |
| Knights are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games as a home underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 25.0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Knights are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. | 88.9 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Knights are 21-5 ATS in their last 26 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 80.8 | 21 | 5 | 0 |
| Knights are 17-4 ATS in their last 21 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 81.0 | 17 | 4 | 0 |
| Knights are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Illinois St. Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 8-3-1 in Redbirds last 12 games as a road favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 72.7 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Over is 3-1-1 in Redbirds last 5 games as a road underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 75.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Under is 12-4-1 in Redbirds last 17 games as a road favorite. | 75.0 | 4 | 12 | 1 |
| Over is 4-1 in Redbirds last 5 overall. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 7-3 in Redbirds last 10 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 70.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 3-1-1 in Redbirds last 5 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 75.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Over is 5-1 in Redbirds last 6 games as a favorite. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 53-24-1 in Redbirds last 78 games as a road underdog. | 68.8 | 53 | 24 | 1 |
| Over is 38-13 in Redbirds last 51 games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 74.5 | 38 | 13 | 0 |
| Under is 5-2 in Redbirds last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Redbirds last 4 games as a road underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Redbirds last 4 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 5-2 in Redbirds last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 7-1 in Redbirds last 8 games as a road favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 87.5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Redbirds last 4 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 44-19 in Redbirds last 63 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 69.8 | 44 | 19 | 0 |
| Under is 34-15 in Redbirds last 49 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 69.4 | 15 | 34 | 0 |
| Illinois St. Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Redbirds are 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 73.1 | 19 | 7 | 1 |
| Redbirds are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 Friday games. | 22.2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Redbirds are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 road games. | 27.3 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Redbirds are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite of 7.0-12.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Redbirds are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5. | 14.3 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Redbirds are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Redbirds are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games as a road favorite. | 81.8 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Redbirds are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games as a road underdog. | 27.3 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Redbirds are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Redbirds are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 games as a road underdog of 13.0 or greater. | 76.0 | 19 | 6 | 1 |
| Redbirds are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. | 0.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Redbirds are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Redbirds are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. | 30.0 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Iowa State Cyclones Preview and Predictions 2018-12-21
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
Iowa State has been clicking on all cylinders lately on offense, and the Cyclones could be on the verge of getting more explosive soon. The Cyclones expect to welcome back two key players from last season in Lindell Wigginton and Solomon Young, who have been sidelined for most of 2018-19, on Friday when they close out their non-conference schedule at home against Eastern Illinois.
Averaging a Big 12-best 82 points for the season, Iowa State is scoring 87.3 points per game and shooting 53.2 percent from the field over its last three contests despite posting its third-lowest point total of the season in Saturday's 77-68 victory over Drake. The Cyclones have managed their lofty marks despite getting one combined game from Wigginton, who has missed the last 10 games with a foot strain, and Young, who has been sidelined since October after undergoing groin surgery. "I'm ... just going to kind of ease them in this week (so they can) get themselves really ready in practice over the next two weeks, so they're ready to go (for Oklahoma State on Jan. 2)," coach Steve Prohm told the Ames Tribune. The Panthers, who have sandwiched two three-game winning streaks around a three-game slide since starting 0-2, hope to wrap a perfect three-game road trip in Ames after pulling off a 73-66 victory at Bradley on Saturday.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, Cyclones.TV LINE: Check for the latest line
ABOUT EASTERN ILLINOIS (6-5): Mack Smith (11.3 points) is the Panthers' second-leading scorer following a season-high 20-point performance versus the Braves and has caught fire from the perimeter lately, shooting 56.3 percent beyond the arc over the last three games after Saturday's 6-for-9 effort. Fellow sophomore guard Josiah Wallace (team-high 14.8 points) has not been as sharp, however, converting at a 32.8-percent rate from the field in his last five outings after opening the season shooting 45.6 percent. Rade Kukobat (10.0 points, 5.9 rebounds) has also taken a step back offensively during Eastern Illinois' winning streak, averaging 6.3 points over that span and scoring no more than eight points after scoring at least 12 points in six of his first eight outings.
ABOUT IOWA STATE (9-2): Wigginton (team-high 16.7 points, 40.1 percent beyond the arc in 2017-18) is expected to make an impact once he gets up to speed; the sophomore guard, who scored 13 points over 24 minutes in the season opener, tested the NBA Draft waters this spring before opting to return. "I can't wait to get Lindell back. He's one of our best players. ...Lindell is probably going to be option No. 1 (when he's ready), and teams are going to focus on him," freshman guard Tyrese Haliburton said. Young will have a harder time cracking the rotation right away as Nebraska transfer Michael Jacobson (15.5 points, 6.5 boards) has more than held his own in Young's absence, ranking second on the team in scoring and first in rebounding.
TIP-INS
1. Iowa State G Nick Weiler-Babb needs only 10 more points to become the 12th player in school history to record 500 points, 300 rebounds and 250 assists in his career.
2. Smith has nailed at least one 3-pointer in 28 consecutive games and buried at least two in 23 of them.
3. Haliburton (8.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.2 steals) is one of two freshmen nationally to average at least eight points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals.
PREDICTION: Iowa State 93, Eastern Illinois 76
NCAAB PREDICTIONS 20TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
Iowa State has been clicking on all cylinders lately on offense, and the Cyclones could be on the verge of getting more explosive soon. The Cyclones expect to welcome back two key players from last season in Lindell Wigginton and Solomon Young, who have been sidelined for most of 2018-19, on Friday when they close out their non-conference schedule at home against Eastern Illinois.
Averaging a Big 12-best 82 points for the season, Iowa State is scoring 87.3 points per game and shooting 53.2 percent from the field over its last three contests despite posting its third-lowest point total of the season in Saturday's 77-68 victory over Drake. The Cyclones have managed their lofty marks despite getting one combined game from Wigginton, who has missed the last 10 games with a foot strain, and Young, who has been sidelined since October after undergoing groin surgery. "I'm ... just going to kind of ease them in this week (so they can) get themselves really ready in practice over the next two weeks, so they're ready to go (for Oklahoma State on Jan. 2)," coach Steve Prohm told the Ames Tribune. The Panthers, who have sandwiched two three-game winning streaks around a three-game slide since starting 0-2, hope to wrap a perfect three-game road trip in Ames after pulling off a 73-66 victory at Bradley on Saturday.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, Cyclones.TV LINE: Check for the latest line
ABOUT EASTERN ILLINOIS (6-5): Mack Smith (11.3 points) is the Panthers' second-leading scorer following a season-high 20-point performance versus the Braves and has caught fire from the perimeter lately, shooting 56.3 percent beyond the arc over the last three games after Saturday's 6-for-9 effort. Fellow sophomore guard Josiah Wallace (team-high 14.8 points) has not been as sharp, however, converting at a 32.8-percent rate from the field in his last five outings after opening the season shooting 45.6 percent. Rade Kukobat (10.0 points, 5.9 rebounds) has also taken a step back offensively during Eastern Illinois' winning streak, averaging 6.3 points over that span and scoring no more than eight points after scoring at least 12 points in six of his first eight outings.
ABOUT IOWA STATE (9-2): Wigginton (team-high 16.7 points, 40.1 percent beyond the arc in 2017-18) is expected to make an impact once he gets up to speed; the sophomore guard, who scored 13 points over 24 minutes in the season opener, tested the NBA Draft waters this spring before opting to return. "I can't wait to get Lindell back. He's one of our best players. ...Lindell is probably going to be option No. 1 (when he's ready), and teams are going to focus on him," freshman guard Tyrese Haliburton said. Young will have a harder time cracking the rotation right away as Nebraska transfer Michael Jacobson (15.5 points, 6.5 boards) has more than held his own in Young's absence, ranking second on the team in scoring and first in rebounding.
TIP-INS
1. Iowa State G Nick Weiler-Babb needs only 10 more points to become the 12th player in school history to record 500 points, 300 rebounds and 250 assists in his career.
2. Smith has nailed at least one 3-pointer in 28 consecutive games and buried at least two in 23 of them.
3. Haliburton (8.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.2 steals) is one of two freshmen nationally to average at least eight points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals.
PREDICTION: Iowa State 93, Eastern Illinois 76
