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Armadillo's Write-Up
Wednesday, December 30
SMU @ Temple
SMU (5-0, 1-0)
? ranked #49 by KenPom
? Tempo: #164
? Experience: #65
? Continuity: #67
? SMU?s last game was two weeks ago.
? Mustangs won only road game 66-64 at Dayton.
? SMU is forcing turnovers 23.3% of time (#40).
Temple (1-1, 0-1)
? ranked #160 by KenPom
? Tempo: #107
? Experience: #236
? Continuity: #278
? Temple lost its AAC opener 76-50 at Houston.
? Owls haven?t played in eight days.
? Temple?s win was 72-60 over #187 NJIT.
? Temple won three of last four series games.
? Mustangs lost last two visits here, by 8-7 points.
St Bonaventure @ Rhode Island
St Bonaventure (2-0)
? ranked #71 by KenPom
? Tempo: #123
? Experience: #121
? Continuity: #21
? Bonnies? wins are over teams ranked #124/#140
? St Bonaventure hasn?t played in 11 days.
? This is the Bonnies? first true road game.
Rhode Island (3-5, 0-1)
? ranked #79 by KenPom
? Tempo: #119
? Experience: #118
? Continuity: #288
? Rhode Island over-scheduled (#20) with last-minute games.
? Rams haven?t played in 12 days.
? URI lost its last three games, scoring 61.7 ppg.
? Rhode Island won last of last seven series games.
? Bonnies lost last four visits to URI, by 5-12-8-17 points.
Fresno State @ Colorado State
Fresno State (2-1, 0-1)
? ranked #166 by KenPom
? Tempo: #293
? Experience: #257
? Continuity: #285
? Fresno starts three sophs and a junior (experience #257)
? Bulldogs shot 4-23 on the arc in Monday?s loss here.
? Fresno has couple wins over NAIA teams.
Colorado State (4-1, 1-0)
? ranked #99 by KenPom
? Tempo: #102
? Experience: #300
? Continuity: #36
? Rams? only loss was 53-33 at Saint Mary?s.
? Colorado State allowed 54 ppg in their three D-I wins.
? Rams are forcing turnovers 24.1% of time (#28).
? Rams made 12-28 on arc in Monday?s 75-53 win.
? Colorado State won last four series games, all by 9+ points.
? Bulldogs lost seven of last eight visits to Fort Collins.
Butler @ Providence
Butler (2-3, 1-1)
? ranked #72 by KenPom
? Tempo: #253
? Experience: #259
? Continuity: #261
? Butler lost its one true road game by 19 at Villanova.
? Bulldogs lost three of their last four games.
? 6-7 frosh Coles had 14 points in 14:00 off bench in LW?s win.
Providence (6-3, 2-1)
? ranked #62 by KenPom
? Tempo: #302
? Experience: #137
? Continuity: #204
? Friars? two Big East wins were both in overtime.
? Providence is 4-3 in top 100 games (schedule #45)
? Friars are shooting 25.9% on arc (#308)
? Butler (+1.5) beat Providence 70-64 at home last week.
? Providence won six of last nine series games.
? Bulldogs lost four of their last five visits here.
Murray State @ Belmont
Murray State (4-3, 1-1)
? ranked #110 by KenPom
? Tempo: #257
? Experience: #217
? Continuity: #59
? Murray split pair with Austin Peay to open OVC play.
? Racers are 0-3 in true road games, scoring 65.7 ppg.
? Murray is turning ball over 23.5% of time (#291)
Belmont (8-1, 2-0)
? ranked #107 by KenPom
? Tempo: #59
? Experience: #265
? Continuity: #196
? Bruins opened OVC play with wins over Tennessee St, by 15-25.
? Belmont is shooting 58.3% inside arc (#18)
? Belmont hasn?t played in nine days.
? Teams split last six series games.
? Racers lost their last five visits to Belmont.
Mississippi State @ Georgia
Mississippi State (5-3)
? ranked #80 by KenPom
? Tempo: #346
? Experience: #296
? Continuity: #251
? Miss State lost its top 100 games by 11-3 points.
? Bulldogs haven?t played in nine days.
? MSU won five of its last six games after an 0-2 start.
Georgia (7-0)
? ranked #85 by KenPom
? Tempo: #19
? Experience: #89
? Continuity: #246
? Georgia is 7-0; they?ve played schedule #289.
? Dawgs? best win was 83-68 over #76 Cincinnati.
? Georgia is forcing turnovers 25.1% of time (#18).
? Miss State won last three series games, by 15-1-32 points.
? MSU lost four of its last six visits to Athens.
Arkansas @ Auburn
Arkansas (8-0)
? ranked #36 by KenPom
? Tempo: #57
? Experience: #200
? Continuity: #319
? Arkansas is 8-0 vs schedule #303; this is their first road game.
? Hogs? best win was 69-54 over #102 North Texas.
? Arkansas has #5 eFG% defense in country.
Auburn (2-2, 0-1)
? ranked #65 by KenPom
? Tempo: #229
? Experience: #331
? Continuity: #303
? Auburn scored 67-55 points in losses to Gonzaga/UCF.
? Tigers won last five games, since the Central Florida loss.
? Auburn is turning ball over 23% of time (#276).
? Auburn won four of last six series games.
? Hogs lost last two visits to Auburn, by 11-3 points.
? Neither team has played in last eight days.
Tulane @ UCF
Tulane (5-2, 0-2)
? ranked #203 by KenPom
? Tempo: #290
? Experience: #317
? Continuity: #290
? Green Wave lost first two AAC games, by 6-10 points.
? Tulane?s non-conference slate is ranked #319.
? Tulane is forcing turnovers 23.2% of time (#41).
? Green Wave hasn?t played in eight days.
UCF (3-2, 1-1)
? ranked #93 by KenPom
? Tempo: #236
? Experience: #244
? Continuity: #255
? Golden Knights split a pair to open AAC play.
? You?re reading ***************.com
? To this point, UCF has played schedule #5 in country.
? Golden Knights were held to 58-54 points in their losses.
? UCF won 15 of last 17 series games.
? Tulane won 75-74 here LY, snapping 7-game skid at UCF.
Richmond @ Davidson
Richmond (6-2)
? ranked #57 by KenPom
? Tempo: #92
? Experience: #112
? Continuity: #8
? Spiders are 2-1 in top 100 games, losing by 16 to West Virginia.
? Spiders lost their last game at home to #140 Hofstra.
? Richmond is shooting 58.5% inside arc (#17)
Davidson (5-3, 1-0)
? ranked #69 by KenPom
? Tempo: #353
? Experience: #170
? Continuity: #34
? Davidson won four of its last five games.
? Wildcats won their A-14 opener, 67-58 at Rhode Island.
? Davidson is shooting 37.3% on arc (#56).
? Neither team has played in eight days.
? Richmond won six of last eight series games.
? Teams split last four meetings played here.
Seton Hall @ Xavier
Seton Hall (6-4, 3-1)
? ranked #50 by KenPom
? Tempo: #217
? Experience: #20
? Continuity: #118
? Pirates won five of last six games after a 1-3 start.
? Seton Hall?s only Big East loss was in OT to Providence.
? To this point, Pirates have played schedule #41.
Xavier (8-1, 1-1)
? ranked #45 by KenPom
? Tempo: #240
? Experience: #104
? Continuity: #163
? Xavier?s lone loss was 66-61 at Creighton, their last game.
? Musketeers won four of five top 100 games.
? Xavier has #20 eFG% in country.
? Teams split their last 14 meetings.
? Seton Hall won by 10-12 points in last two visits here.
? Road team won last four series games.
North Carolina @ Georgia Tech
North Carolina (5-3, 0-1)
? ranked #21 by KenPom
? Tempo: #83
? Experience: #314
? Continuity: #141
? Carolina lost three of its last five games.
? UNC hasn?t played in eight days.
? Tar Heels lost ACC opener 79-76 at NC State.
Georgia Tech (4-3, 0-1)
? ranked #78 by KenPom
? Tempo: #294
? Experience: #6
? Continuity: #12
? Tech lost ACC opener 74-61 at Florida State.
? Yellow Jackets haven?t played in ten days.
? Tech?s only top 100 win was 79-62 over Kentucky.
? North Carolina in 9-2 in last 11 series games, 2-2 in last four.
? Tar Heels won four of last five visits to Atlanta.
Penn State @ Indiana
Penn State (3-3, 0-2)
? ranked #54 by KenPom
? Tempo: #198
? Experience: #49
? Continuity: #47
? Penn State lost first two Big 14 games, to Michigan/Illinois.
? To this point, Nittany Lions have played schedule #7.
? Penn State has top 100 wins over VCU, Virginia Tech.
Indiana (5-4, 0-2)
? ranked #23 by KenPom
? Tempo: #289
? Experience: #282
? Continuity: #76
? Indiana scored 63.5 ppg in Big 14 losses to Northwestern, Illinois.
? To this point, Hoosiers have played schedule #21.
? Indiana has #45 eFG% defense in country.
? Indiana won five of last six series games.
? Penn St lost last four visits here, by 4-8-8-3 points.
Tennessee @ Missouri
Tennessee (6-0)
? ranked #8 by KenPom
? Tempo: #308
? Experience: #213
? Continuity: #86
? Vols have played schedule #256; this is their first road game.
? Tennessee has top 10 wins over Colorado/Cincinnati.
? Vols are forcing turnovers 25.9% of time (#12).
Missouri (6-0)
? ranked #40 by KenPom
? Tempo: #219
? Experience: #8
? Continuity: #5
? To this point, Mizzou has played schedule #50.
? Tigers have two top 20 wins, over Oregon/Illinois.
? Mizzou has #23 eFG% defense in country.
? Tennessee won six of last eight series games.
? Vols won by 24-10 points in last two trips to Columbia.
Armadillo's Write-Up
Wednesday, December 30
SMU @ Temple
SMU (5-0, 1-0)
? ranked #49 by KenPom
? Tempo: #164
? Experience: #65
? Continuity: #67
? SMU?s last game was two weeks ago.
? Mustangs won only road game 66-64 at Dayton.
? SMU is forcing turnovers 23.3% of time (#40).
Temple (1-1, 0-1)
? ranked #160 by KenPom
? Tempo: #107
? Experience: #236
? Continuity: #278
? Temple lost its AAC opener 76-50 at Houston.
? Owls haven?t played in eight days.
? Temple?s win was 72-60 over #187 NJIT.
? Temple won three of last four series games.
? Mustangs lost last two visits here, by 8-7 points.
St Bonaventure @ Rhode Island
St Bonaventure (2-0)
? ranked #71 by KenPom
? Tempo: #123
? Experience: #121
? Continuity: #21
? Bonnies? wins are over teams ranked #124/#140
? St Bonaventure hasn?t played in 11 days.
? This is the Bonnies? first true road game.
Rhode Island (3-5, 0-1)
? ranked #79 by KenPom
? Tempo: #119
? Experience: #118
? Continuity: #288
? Rhode Island over-scheduled (#20) with last-minute games.
? Rams haven?t played in 12 days.
? URI lost its last three games, scoring 61.7 ppg.
? Rhode Island won last of last seven series games.
? Bonnies lost last four visits to URI, by 5-12-8-17 points.
Fresno State @ Colorado State
Fresno State (2-1, 0-1)
? ranked #166 by KenPom
? Tempo: #293
? Experience: #257
? Continuity: #285
? Fresno starts three sophs and a junior (experience #257)
? Bulldogs shot 4-23 on the arc in Monday?s loss here.
? Fresno has couple wins over NAIA teams.
Colorado State (4-1, 1-0)
? ranked #99 by KenPom
? Tempo: #102
? Experience: #300
? Continuity: #36
? Rams? only loss was 53-33 at Saint Mary?s.
? Colorado State allowed 54 ppg in their three D-I wins.
? Rams are forcing turnovers 24.1% of time (#28).
? Rams made 12-28 on arc in Monday?s 75-53 win.
? Colorado State won last four series games, all by 9+ points.
? Bulldogs lost seven of last eight visits to Fort Collins.
Butler @ Providence
Butler (2-3, 1-1)
? ranked #72 by KenPom
? Tempo: #253
? Experience: #259
? Continuity: #261
? Butler lost its one true road game by 19 at Villanova.
? Bulldogs lost three of their last four games.
? 6-7 frosh Coles had 14 points in 14:00 off bench in LW?s win.
Providence (6-3, 2-1)
? ranked #62 by KenPom
? Tempo: #302
? Experience: #137
? Continuity: #204
? Friars? two Big East wins were both in overtime.
? Providence is 4-3 in top 100 games (schedule #45)
? Friars are shooting 25.9% on arc (#308)
? Butler (+1.5) beat Providence 70-64 at home last week.
? Providence won six of last nine series games.
? Bulldogs lost four of their last five visits here.
Murray State @ Belmont
Murray State (4-3, 1-1)
? ranked #110 by KenPom
? Tempo: #257
? Experience: #217
? Continuity: #59
? Murray split pair with Austin Peay to open OVC play.
? Racers are 0-3 in true road games, scoring 65.7 ppg.
? Murray is turning ball over 23.5% of time (#291)
Belmont (8-1, 2-0)
? ranked #107 by KenPom
? Tempo: #59
? Experience: #265
? Continuity: #196
? Bruins opened OVC play with wins over Tennessee St, by 15-25.
? Belmont is shooting 58.3% inside arc (#18)
? Belmont hasn?t played in nine days.
? Teams split last six series games.
? Racers lost their last five visits to Belmont.
Mississippi State @ Georgia
Mississippi State (5-3)
? ranked #80 by KenPom
? Tempo: #346
? Experience: #296
? Continuity: #251
? Miss State lost its top 100 games by 11-3 points.
? Bulldogs haven?t played in nine days.
? MSU won five of its last six games after an 0-2 start.
Georgia (7-0)
? ranked #85 by KenPom
? Tempo: #19
? Experience: #89
? Continuity: #246
? Georgia is 7-0; they?ve played schedule #289.
? Dawgs? best win was 83-68 over #76 Cincinnati.
? Georgia is forcing turnovers 25.1% of time (#18).
? Miss State won last three series games, by 15-1-32 points.
? MSU lost four of its last six visits to Athens.
Arkansas @ Auburn
Arkansas (8-0)
? ranked #36 by KenPom
? Tempo: #57
? Experience: #200
? Continuity: #319
? Arkansas is 8-0 vs schedule #303; this is their first road game.
? Hogs? best win was 69-54 over #102 North Texas.
? Arkansas has #5 eFG% defense in country.
Auburn (2-2, 0-1)
? ranked #65 by KenPom
? Tempo: #229
? Experience: #331
? Continuity: #303
? Auburn scored 67-55 points in losses to Gonzaga/UCF.
? Tigers won last five games, since the Central Florida loss.
? Auburn is turning ball over 23% of time (#276).
? Auburn won four of last six series games.
? Hogs lost last two visits to Auburn, by 11-3 points.
? Neither team has played in last eight days.
Tulane @ UCF
Tulane (5-2, 0-2)
? ranked #203 by KenPom
? Tempo: #290
? Experience: #317
? Continuity: #290
? Green Wave lost first two AAC games, by 6-10 points.
? Tulane?s non-conference slate is ranked #319.
? Tulane is forcing turnovers 23.2% of time (#41).
? Green Wave hasn?t played in eight days.
UCF (3-2, 1-1)
? ranked #93 by KenPom
? Tempo: #236
? Experience: #244
? Continuity: #255
? Golden Knights split a pair to open AAC play.
? You?re reading ***************.com
? To this point, UCF has played schedule #5 in country.
? Golden Knights were held to 58-54 points in their losses.
? UCF won 15 of last 17 series games.
? Tulane won 75-74 here LY, snapping 7-game skid at UCF.
Richmond @ Davidson
Richmond (6-2)
? ranked #57 by KenPom
? Tempo: #92
? Experience: #112
? Continuity: #8
? Spiders are 2-1 in top 100 games, losing by 16 to West Virginia.
? Spiders lost their last game at home to #140 Hofstra.
? Richmond is shooting 58.5% inside arc (#17)
Davidson (5-3, 1-0)
? ranked #69 by KenPom
? Tempo: #353
? Experience: #170
? Continuity: #34
? Davidson won four of its last five games.
? Wildcats won their A-14 opener, 67-58 at Rhode Island.
? Davidson is shooting 37.3% on arc (#56).
? Neither team has played in eight days.
? Richmond won six of last eight series games.
? Teams split last four meetings played here.
Seton Hall @ Xavier
Seton Hall (6-4, 3-1)
? ranked #50 by KenPom
? Tempo: #217
? Experience: #20
? Continuity: #118
? Pirates won five of last six games after a 1-3 start.
? Seton Hall?s only Big East loss was in OT to Providence.
? To this point, Pirates have played schedule #41.
Xavier (8-1, 1-1)
? ranked #45 by KenPom
? Tempo: #240
? Experience: #104
? Continuity: #163
? Xavier?s lone loss was 66-61 at Creighton, their last game.
? Musketeers won four of five top 100 games.
? Xavier has #20 eFG% in country.
? Teams split their last 14 meetings.
? Seton Hall won by 10-12 points in last two visits here.
? Road team won last four series games.
North Carolina @ Georgia Tech
North Carolina (5-3, 0-1)
? ranked #21 by KenPom
? Tempo: #83
? Experience: #314
? Continuity: #141
? Carolina lost three of its last five games.
? UNC hasn?t played in eight days.
? Tar Heels lost ACC opener 79-76 at NC State.
Georgia Tech (4-3, 0-1)
? ranked #78 by KenPom
? Tempo: #294
? Experience: #6
? Continuity: #12
? Tech lost ACC opener 74-61 at Florida State.
? Yellow Jackets haven?t played in ten days.
? Tech?s only top 100 win was 79-62 over Kentucky.
? North Carolina in 9-2 in last 11 series games, 2-2 in last four.
? Tar Heels won four of last five visits to Atlanta.
Penn State @ Indiana
Penn State (3-3, 0-2)
? ranked #54 by KenPom
? Tempo: #198
? Experience: #49
? Continuity: #47
? Penn State lost first two Big 14 games, to Michigan/Illinois.
? To this point, Nittany Lions have played schedule #7.
? Penn State has top 100 wins over VCU, Virginia Tech.
Indiana (5-4, 0-2)
? ranked #23 by KenPom
? Tempo: #289
? Experience: #282
? Continuity: #76
? Indiana scored 63.5 ppg in Big 14 losses to Northwestern, Illinois.
? To this point, Hoosiers have played schedule #21.
? Indiana has #45 eFG% defense in country.
? Indiana won five of last six series games.
? Penn St lost last four visits here, by 4-8-8-3 points.
Tennessee @ Missouri
Tennessee (6-0)
? ranked #8 by KenPom
? Tempo: #308
? Experience: #213
? Continuity: #86
? Vols have played schedule #256; this is their first road game.
? Tennessee has top 10 wins over Colorado/Cincinnati.
? Vols are forcing turnovers 25.9% of time (#12).
Missouri (6-0)
? ranked #40 by KenPom
? Tempo: #219
? Experience: #8
? Continuity: #5
? To this point, Mizzou has played schedule #50.
? Tigers have two top 20 wins, over Oregon/Illinois.
? Mizzou has #23 eFG% defense in country.
? Tennessee won six of last eight series games.
? Vols won by 24-10 points in last two trips to Columbia.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS
FUR at CHAT 01:00 PM
FUR -7.5
WEBB at HAMP 02:00 PM
WEBB -5.5
SMU at TEM 02:00 PM
SMU -8.0
U 137.5
BGSU at OHIO 02:00 PM
OHIO -5.5
ALCN at BAY 03:00 PM
BAY -42.5
CAMP at WIN 03:00 PM
WIN -17.0
SBON at URI 04:00 PM
O 144.0
FRES at CSU 04:00 PM
CSU -9.0
BUT at PROV 05:00 PM
PROV -4.5
GMU at MASS 06:00 PM
U 149.5
SCUS at HP 06:00 PM
HP -5.0
UVA at ND 06:00 PM
UVA -6.5
U 124.5
NEB at OSU 06:30 PM
NEB +13.0
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS
FUR at CHAT 01:00 PM
FUR -7.5
WEBB at HAMP 02:00 PM
WEBB -5.5
SMU at TEM 02:00 PM
SMU -8.0
U 137.5
BGSU at OHIO 02:00 PM
OHIO -5.5
ALCN at BAY 03:00 PM
BAY -42.5
CAMP at WIN 03:00 PM
WIN -17.0
SBON at URI 04:00 PM
O 144.0
FRES at CSU 04:00 PM
CSU -9.0
BUT at PROV 05:00 PM
PROV -4.5
GMU at MASS 06:00 PM
U 149.5
SCUS at HP 06:00 PM
HP -5.0
UVA at ND 06:00 PM
UVA -6.5
U 124.5
NEB at OSU 06:30 PM
NEB +13.0
EVENING GAMES:
LAS at DAY 07:00 PM
DAY -12.5
U 131.5
HALL at XAV 07:00 PM
XAV -2.5
RICH at DAV 07:00 PM
DAV -1.0
MURR at BEL 07:00 PM
O 146.5
ARK at AUB 07:00 PM
AUB +3.5
MSST at UGA 07:00 PM
UGA -2.0
TULN at UCF 07:00 PM
UCF -9.5
EIU at EKY 08:00 PM
EIU +3.5
PEAY at TNST 08:00 PM
O 145.0
UNC at GT 08:00 PM
GT +3.5
UTM at JVST 08:30 PM
UTM +10.5
O 140.0
PSU at IND 08:30 PM
IND -6.0
PORT at SEA 09:00 PM
SEA -5.0
TENN at MIZZ 09:00 PM
TENN -4.0
DEP at CONN 09:00 PM
CONN -8.5
FLA at VAN 09:00 PM
FLA -7.0
LAS at DAY 07:00 PM
DAY -12.5
U 131.5
HALL at XAV 07:00 PM
XAV -2.5
RICH at DAV 07:00 PM
DAV -1.0
MURR at BEL 07:00 PM
O 146.5
ARK at AUB 07:00 PM
AUB +3.5
MSST at UGA 07:00 PM
UGA -2.0
TULN at UCF 07:00 PM
UCF -9.5
EIU at EKY 08:00 PM
EIU +3.5
PEAY at TNST 08:00 PM
O 145.0
UNC at GT 08:00 PM
GT +3.5
UTM at JVST 08:30 PM
UTM +10.5
O 140.0
PSU at IND 08:30 PM
IND -6.0
PORT at SEA 09:00 PM
SEA -5.0
TENN at MIZZ 09:00 PM
TENN -4.0
DEP at CONN 09:00 PM
CONN -8.5
FLA at VAN 09:00 PM
FLA -7.0
DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD
12/30/2020 12-19-1 39.06% -4450 Detail
12/29/2020 9-8-0 52.94% +100 Detail
12/28/2020 10-5-0 66.67% +2250 Detail
12/27/2020 13-7-0 65.00% +2650 Detail
12/26/2020 6-10-0 37.50% -2500 Detail
12/25/2020 3-5-0 37.50% -1250 Detail
12/23/2020 6-8-1 43.33% -1400 Detail
12/22/2020 22-16-1 57.89% +2200 Detail
12/21/2020 10-11-0 47.62% -1050 Detail
12/20/2020 12-14-0 46.15% -1700 Detail
12/19/2020 15-16-1 48.44% -1300 Detail
12/18/2020 10-7-1 58.33% +1150 Detail
12/17/2020 8-9-0 47.06% -950 Detail
12/16/2020 13-10-0 56.52% +1000 Detail
12/15/2020 12-6-0 66.66% +2700 Detail
12/14/2020 8-4-0 66.67% +1800 Detail
12/13/2020 6-10-0 37.50% -2500 Detail
12/12/2020 12-15-0 44.44% -2250 Detail
12/11/2020 10-3-2 73.33% +3350 Detail
12/10/2020 7-7-0 50.00% -350 Detail
12/09/2020 12-12-2 50.00% -600 Detail
12/08/202010-11-0 44.44% -1050 Detail
12/07/2020 6-4-0 60.00% +800 Detail
12/06/2020 10-9-1 52.50% +50 Detail
12/05/2020 16-18-1 47.14% -1900 Detail
12/04/2020 11-13-0 45.83% -1650 Detail
12/03/2020 14-13-0 48.00% -150 Detail
12/02/2020 13-15-0 46.43% -1750 Detail
12/01/2020 13-14-0 48.15% -1200 Detail
Totals...........309-299-9.....50.82%.....-99.50
12/30/2020 12-19-1 39.06% -4450 Detail
12/29/2020 9-8-0 52.94% +100 Detail
12/28/2020 10-5-0 66.67% +2250 Detail
12/27/2020 13-7-0 65.00% +2650 Detail
12/26/2020 6-10-0 37.50% -2500 Detail
12/25/2020 3-5-0 37.50% -1250 Detail
12/23/2020 6-8-1 43.33% -1400 Detail
12/22/2020 22-16-1 57.89% +2200 Detail
12/21/2020 10-11-0 47.62% -1050 Detail
12/20/2020 12-14-0 46.15% -1700 Detail
12/19/2020 15-16-1 48.44% -1300 Detail
12/18/2020 10-7-1 58.33% +1150 Detail
12/17/2020 8-9-0 47.06% -950 Detail
12/16/2020 13-10-0 56.52% +1000 Detail
12/15/2020 12-6-0 66.66% +2700 Detail
12/14/2020 8-4-0 66.67% +1800 Detail
12/13/2020 6-10-0 37.50% -2500 Detail
12/12/2020 12-15-0 44.44% -2250 Detail
12/11/2020 10-3-2 73.33% +3350 Detail
12/10/2020 7-7-0 50.00% -350 Detail
12/09/2020 12-12-2 50.00% -600 Detail
12/08/202010-11-0 44.44% -1050 Detail
12/07/2020 6-4-0 60.00% +800 Detail
12/06/2020 10-9-1 52.50% +50 Detail
12/05/2020 16-18-1 47.14% -1900 Detail
12/04/2020 11-13-0 45.83% -1650 Detail
12/03/2020 14-13-0 48.00% -150 Detail
12/02/2020 13-15-0 46.43% -1750 Detail
12/01/2020 13-14-0 48.15% -1200 Detail
Totals...........309-299-9.....50.82%.....-99.50
Thursday?s 6-pack
? Wisconsin 42, Wake Forest 28: Deacons led 14-0 after first quarter.
? Nets 145, Hawks 141? Kyrie Irving scored 17, just in 4th quarter.
? Indiana 87, Penn State 85 OT? Hoosiers get first conference win.
? LaSalle 67, Dayton 65? Explorers were a 12-point underdog.
? Richmond 80, Davidson 74? Fun game to watch in A-14.
? Oklahoma 55, Florida 20: Sooners racked up 684 total yards.
Americans who have died from COVID-19: 340,956
PLEASE wear a mask (over your nose/mouth) when you go out.
Quote of the Day
?I?m not your best friend. I?m your only friend. I don?t make anything? I?m making you money. And lest we forget, that?s the only reason any of you became stockholders in the first place. You want to make money! You don?t care if they manufacture wire and cable, fried chicken, or grow tangerines! You want to make money! I?m the only friend you?ve got. I?m making you money. Take the money. Invest it somewhere else. Maybe, maybe you?ll get lucky and it?ll be used productively.?
Danny DeVito, from Other People?s Money
Thursday?s quiz
When the ABA folded in 1976, which four of its teams were absorbed into the NBA?
Wednesday?s quiz
In the last 40 years, Ohio State has had two QB?s picked in the first round of the NFL Draft: Dwayne Haskins is one. Art Schlichter was the other; he went 0-6 starting for the Colts.
Tuesday?s quiz
2017 Cleveland Browns were the last NFL team that went 0-16 for a season; Detroit Lions went 0-16 in 2008.
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Thursday?s Den: Our last den of 2020??
13) We?ll start today with a pet peeve of mine; don?t mean to end 2020 with a complaint, but I?m going to. Too many people mistake kindness for weakness; just because I?m nice to you doesn?t mean you can label me as a sucker. It happens way too often.
12) I read Monday where 90% of Americans live within ten miles of a Wal-Mart; surprised the hell out of me, but it seems to be true.
11) Clemson Tigers covered 10 of their last 12 bowls; they were an underdog in 10 of those 12 games. Quite a juggernaut Dabo Swinney has built; ironically, he is an Alabama graduate.
10) Ben Roethlisberger will sit out this week?s game in Cleveland; Mason Rudolph will play in his place. Will be interesting to see what teams do, if they?re already in the playoffs. Steelers are already in the playoffs; they?re letting some regulars rest up.
9) Odd stat of the day: Last nine times someone on the Knicks had a triple/double, it was nine different guys. Julius Randle had one Tuesday in the Knicks? win at Cleveland.
8) Michigan State is off to an 0-3 conference start, first time since 2002 that they lost their first three Big 14 games. Spartans did make the MCAA?s back in 2002.
7) 13 of Louisville?s 16 basketball players are freshmen/sophomores, which helps explain why the Cardinals have been struggling. This is a particularly bad year to have such a young team.
6) Arizona Wildcats self-imposed a one-year postseason ban on themselves, hoping to soften the blow that will eventually come down from the NCAA. Auburn did the same thing earlier this fall; we?ll see if LSU/Kansas follow suit, since they?re both headed towards probation.
5) Toronto Raptors are playing home games in Tampa this season; they?re off to an 0-3 start, first time since 2006 they lost their first three games.
4) Conference USA teams went 0-6 in bowl games this season; no bueno.
3) NBA injuries:
? Kevin Love (Cavaliers) is out 3-4 weeks (calf)
? Ja Morant (Grizzlies) is out 3-5 weeks (ankle)
2) Phil Niekro started 716 games in his 24-year major league career; the knuckleballer was difficult to catch, since knuckleballs float around a lot. These two catchers caught the most Niekro starts:
? Bruce Benedict caught 145 of the games; he later became an SEC basketball ref.
? Biff Pocoroba (a 1978 All-Star) caught 92; he was also one of my boyhood heroes, since we have the same first name. Sadly, Biff Pocoroba passed away last May.
1) 2020 has been a tough year for all of us; glad it is ending. Hopefully 2021 will be the start of our recovery as a country, and that all of us can be healthy going forward. Some suggestions:
? Lets be nicer to each other. Every day.
? We should be more tolerant of people who disagree with us
? If it isn?t fatal, its no big deal.
Happy New Year, everyone.
? Wisconsin 42, Wake Forest 28: Deacons led 14-0 after first quarter.
? Nets 145, Hawks 141? Kyrie Irving scored 17, just in 4th quarter.
? Indiana 87, Penn State 85 OT? Hoosiers get first conference win.
? LaSalle 67, Dayton 65? Explorers were a 12-point underdog.
? Richmond 80, Davidson 74? Fun game to watch in A-14.
? Oklahoma 55, Florida 20: Sooners racked up 684 total yards.
Americans who have died from COVID-19: 340,956
PLEASE wear a mask (over your nose/mouth) when you go out.
Quote of the Day
?I?m not your best friend. I?m your only friend. I don?t make anything? I?m making you money. And lest we forget, that?s the only reason any of you became stockholders in the first place. You want to make money! You don?t care if they manufacture wire and cable, fried chicken, or grow tangerines! You want to make money! I?m the only friend you?ve got. I?m making you money. Take the money. Invest it somewhere else. Maybe, maybe you?ll get lucky and it?ll be used productively.?
Danny DeVito, from Other People?s Money
Thursday?s quiz
When the ABA folded in 1976, which four of its teams were absorbed into the NBA?
Wednesday?s quiz
In the last 40 years, Ohio State has had two QB?s picked in the first round of the NFL Draft: Dwayne Haskins is one. Art Schlichter was the other; he went 0-6 starting for the Colts.
Tuesday?s quiz
2017 Cleveland Browns were the last NFL team that went 0-16 for a season; Detroit Lions went 0-16 in 2008.
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Thursday?s Den: Our last den of 2020??
13) We?ll start today with a pet peeve of mine; don?t mean to end 2020 with a complaint, but I?m going to. Too many people mistake kindness for weakness; just because I?m nice to you doesn?t mean you can label me as a sucker. It happens way too often.
12) I read Monday where 90% of Americans live within ten miles of a Wal-Mart; surprised the hell out of me, but it seems to be true.
11) Clemson Tigers covered 10 of their last 12 bowls; they were an underdog in 10 of those 12 games. Quite a juggernaut Dabo Swinney has built; ironically, he is an Alabama graduate.
10) Ben Roethlisberger will sit out this week?s game in Cleveland; Mason Rudolph will play in his place. Will be interesting to see what teams do, if they?re already in the playoffs. Steelers are already in the playoffs; they?re letting some regulars rest up.
9) Odd stat of the day: Last nine times someone on the Knicks had a triple/double, it was nine different guys. Julius Randle had one Tuesday in the Knicks? win at Cleveland.
8) Michigan State is off to an 0-3 conference start, first time since 2002 that they lost their first three Big 14 games. Spartans did make the MCAA?s back in 2002.
7) 13 of Louisville?s 16 basketball players are freshmen/sophomores, which helps explain why the Cardinals have been struggling. This is a particularly bad year to have such a young team.
6) Arizona Wildcats self-imposed a one-year postseason ban on themselves, hoping to soften the blow that will eventually come down from the NCAA. Auburn did the same thing earlier this fall; we?ll see if LSU/Kansas follow suit, since they?re both headed towards probation.
5) Toronto Raptors are playing home games in Tampa this season; they?re off to an 0-3 start, first time since 2006 they lost their first three games.
4) Conference USA teams went 0-6 in bowl games this season; no bueno.
3) NBA injuries:
? Kevin Love (Cavaliers) is out 3-4 weeks (calf)
? Ja Morant (Grizzlies) is out 3-5 weeks (ankle)
2) Phil Niekro started 716 games in his 24-year major league career; the knuckleballer was difficult to catch, since knuckleballs float around a lot. These two catchers caught the most Niekro starts:
? Bruce Benedict caught 145 of the games; he later became an SEC basketball ref.
? Biff Pocoroba (a 1978 All-Star) caught 92; he was also one of my boyhood heroes, since we have the same first name. Sadly, Biff Pocoroba passed away last May.
1) 2020 has been a tough year for all of us; glad it is ending. Hopefully 2021 will be the start of our recovery as a country, and that all of us can be healthy going forward. Some suggestions:
? Lets be nicer to each other. Every day.
? We should be more tolerant of people who disagree with us
? If it isn?t fatal, its no big deal.
Happy New Year, everyone.
721UTAH ST -722 AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE is 12-3 ATS (8.7 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.
725MINNESOTA -726 WISCONSIN
MINNESOTA is 13-2 ATS (10.8 Units) versus teams who make 8 or more 3 point shots/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.
729SAN DIEGO -730 SAN FRANCISCO
SAN DIEGO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus teams who attempt 21 or more 3 point shots/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.
731BYU -732 PEPPERDINE
PEPPERDINE is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games versus very good teams - outscoring their opponents by 8+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
733STANFORD -734 OREGON ST
OREGON ST is 12-3 ATS (8.7 Units) after playing 2 consecutive games as a home favorite in the last 3 seasons.
735UTAH -736 UCLA
UTAH is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games versus very good teams - outscoring their opponents by 8+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
737MICHIGAN -738 MARYLAND
MARYLAND is 11-2 ATS (8.8 Units) versus excellent teams - shooting >=45% with a defense of <=42% over the last 2 seasons.
739ARIZONA -740 WASHINGTON
ARIZONA is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) after one or more consecutive overs in the last 3 seasons.
741NEVADA -742 NEW MEXICO
NEVADA is 16-3 ATS (12.7 Units) in road games off an upset loss to a conference rival as a home favorite since 1997.
743COLORADO -744 USC
COLORADO is 5-20 ATS (-17 Units) in road games after 2 straight games giving up 9 or less offensive rebounds in the last 3 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 12-3 ATS (8.7 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.
725MINNESOTA -726 WISCONSIN
MINNESOTA is 13-2 ATS (10.8 Units) versus teams who make 8 or more 3 point shots/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.
729SAN DIEGO -730 SAN FRANCISCO
SAN DIEGO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus teams who attempt 21 or more 3 point shots/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.
731BYU -732 PEPPERDINE
PEPPERDINE is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games versus very good teams - outscoring their opponents by 8+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
733STANFORD -734 OREGON ST
OREGON ST is 12-3 ATS (8.7 Units) after playing 2 consecutive games as a home favorite in the last 3 seasons.
735UTAH -736 UCLA
UTAH is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games versus very good teams - outscoring their opponents by 8+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
737MICHIGAN -738 MARYLAND
MARYLAND is 11-2 ATS (8.8 Units) versus excellent teams - shooting >=45% with a defense of <=42% over the last 2 seasons.
739ARIZONA -740 WASHINGTON
ARIZONA is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) after one or more consecutive overs in the last 3 seasons.
741NEVADA -742 NEW MEXICO
NEVADA is 16-3 ATS (12.7 Units) in road games off an upset loss to a conference rival as a home favorite since 1997.
743COLORADO -744 USC
COLORADO is 5-20 ATS (-17 Units) in road games after 2 straight games giving up 9 or less offensive rebounds in the last 3 seasons.
NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up
Thursday, December 31
Utah State @ Air Force
Utah State (5-3, 2-0)
? ranked #80 by KenPom
? Tempo: #192
? Experience: #267
? Continuity: #142
? Utah State won four of last five D-I games.
? Aggies routed a dismal San Jose team by 45-33 points to open MW play.
? All three Utah State losses are to top 100 teams.
Air Force (3-3, 1-1)
? ranked #250 by KenPom
? Tempo: #356
? Experience: #86
? Continuity: #216
? Air Force hasn?t played in 11 days.
? Falcons split pair with Nevada to open league play.
? Air Force lost 81-53 to Drake, their one top 100 game.
? Utah State won five of last seven series games.
? Utah State lost three of last four trips to Air Force.
Minnesota @ Wisconsin
Minnesota (9-1, 2-1)
? ranked #29 by KenPom
? Tempo: #28
? Experience: #128
? Continuity: #117
? Gophers? one loss was by 27 at Illinois, their only road game so far.
? Minnesota won its last three games (St Louis/Iowa/Michigan St)
? Gophers have #40 eFG% defense in country.
Wisconsin (8-2, 2-1)
? ranked #5 by KenPom
? Tempo: #328
? Experience: #22
? Continuity: #14
? Badgers lost to Marquette/Maryland by 2-6 points.
? Wisconsin has Big 14 wins over Nebraska/Michigan State.
? Badgers are making 41.5% of their 3?s (#9).
? Wisconsin won 10 of last 12 series games.
? Gophers lost eight of last nine visits to Madison.
San Diego @ San Francisco
San Diego (1-3)
? ranked #189 by KenPom
? Tempo: #110
? Experience: #61
? Continuity: #194
? San Diego hasn?t played in 12 days.
? Toreros? losses are by 27-7-32 points.
? San Diego?s only win is over #332 Cal Poly.
San Francisco (6-4)
? ranked #73 by KenPom
? Tempo: #134
? Experience: #78
? Continuity: #157
? USF hasn?t played in eleven days.
? 51.4% of San Francisco?s shots are 3?s (37.5%)
? USF beat Virginia, lost to Mass-Lowell. Go figure.
? San Diego won four of last five series games.
? Toreros won last two games at USF, by 1-3 points.
Utah @ UCLA
Utah (4-1, 1-0)
? ranked #60 by KenPom
? Tempo: #254
? Experience: #257
? Continuity: #13
? Utah hasn?t played in 13 days.
? Utes won Pac-12 opener by 14 over Washington.
? Utah is forcing turnovers 26.5% of time (#11).
UCLA (5-2, 1-0)
? ranked #28 by KenPom
? Tempo: #340
? Experience: #194
? Continuity: #3
? UCLA hasn?t played in 12 days.
? Bruins are 1-2 vs top 100 teams, beating Marquette 69-60.
? UCLA?s two losses are to San Diego State/Ohio State.
? Teams split last dozen meetings.
? Teams split last four meetings in Pauley Pavilion.
Northern Arizona @ Idaho
Northern Arizona (1-6, 0-1)
? ranked #334 by KenPom
? Tempo: #343
? Experience: #286
? Continuity: #161
? NAU lost its Big Sky opener by 16 to Eastern Washington.
? Lumberjacks? eFG% is #312 in country; on defense, it is #332.
? NAU?s one win was by 3 over #326 Denver.
Idaho (0-5, 0-2)
? ranked #342 by KenPom
? Tempo: #186
? Experience: #139
? Continuity: #154
? Idaho hasn?t played in thirteen days.
? You?re reading ***************.com
? Idaho lost first two Big Sky games by 22-16 points to Sacramento St.
? Vandals are turning ball over 26.5% of time (#322).
? Northern Arizona won last four series games.
? Lumberjacks won by 13-17 points in last two visits here.
Boise State @ San Jose State
Boise State (6-1, 2-0)
? ranked #72 by KenPom
? Tempo: #248
? Experience: #81
? Continuity: #237
? Boise won its last six games, since an opening 68-58 loss at Houston.
? Broncos haven?t played in eight days.
? Boise swept New Mexico by 24-37 points to open MW play.
San Jose State (1-4, 0-2)
? ranked #303 by KenPom
? Tempo: #6
? Experience: #231
? Continuity: #140
? San Jose lost to Utah St twice, by 45-33 points.
? Spartans haven?t played in eight days; they?re 0-4 vs D-I teams.
? San Jose has #332 eFG% in country.
? Boise won seven in row, 12 of last 13 games with San Jose State.
? Broncos won last two visits here, by 23-18 points.
Michigan @ Maryland
Michigan (7-0, 2-0)
? ranked #15 by KenPom
? Tempo: #229
? Experience: #58
? Continuity: #133
? Michigan beat Penn St by 4, Nebraska by 11.
? Opponents are shooting 37.8% inside arc vs Wolverines (#2).
? Nebraska game was their only road game so far this season.
Maryland (6-3, 1-2)
? ranked #38 by KenPom
? Tempo: #306
? Experience: #143
? Continuity: #93
? Terps got first Big 14 win at Wisconsin Monday.
? Maryland lost three of its four top 100 games.
? Terps are shooting 56.6% inside arc (#31).
? Michigan won four of last five series games.
? Teams split last four meetings played here.
Arizona @ Washington
Arizona (7-1, 1-1)
? ranked #39 by KenPom
? Tempo: #183
? Experience: #271
? Continuity: #309
? Arizona?s only loss was by 3 at Stanford.
? Wildcats beat Colorado by 14 Monday, a good win.
? Arizona announced they won?t play in postseason this year.
Washington (1-6, 0-2)
? ranked #112 by KenPom
? Tempo: #173
? Experience: #107
? Continuity: #199
? Huskies? one win was over #271 Seattle.
? Washington is shooting 25.4% on arc (#317)
? Huskies haven?t played in eleven days.
? Teams split last eight meetings.
? Arizona won four of last six visits to Seattle.
Nevada @ New Mexico
Nevada (6-3, 1-1)
? ranked #80 by KenPom
? Tempo: #346
? Experience: #296
? Continuity: #251
? Nevada split pair with Air Force to open MW play.
? Wolf Pack hasn?t played in eleven days.
? Nevada has road wins, at Nebraska, San Diego.
New Mexico (3-2, 0-2)
? ranked #237 by KenPom
? Tempo: #119
? Experience: #252
? Continuity: #301
? Lobos opened MW play by losing to Boise twice, by 24-37 points.
? New Mexico?s only D-I win was by 11 at Rice.
? Lobos are shooting 24.4% on arc (#322).
? Nevada won seven of last eight series games.
? Wolf Pack won their last four visits to Albuquerque.
Colorado @ USC
Colorado (6-2, 0-1)
? ranked #33 by KenPom
? Tempo: #266
? Experience: #40
? Continuity: #116
? Buffs are 0-2 on road, losing by 9 at Tennessee, 14 at Arizona.
? Colorado?s best win was by 23 over #112 Washington.
? Buffs are shooting 38.8% on arc (#29).
USC (5-1)
? ranked #27 by KenPom
? Tempo: #215
? Experience: #188
? Continuity: #314
? USC beat BYU, lost to UConn in their two top 100 games.
? USC is the tallest team in the country.
? Trojans have #6 eFG% defense in country.
? Colorado won last four series games.
? Buffs won 69-65/78-57 in last two trips to USC.
California @ Oregon
California (5-4, 0-2)
? ranked #133 by KenPom
? Tempo: #337
? Experience: #60
? Continuity: #84
? Cal scored 59 ppg in losing Pac-12 tilts to Oregon/UCLA.
? Golden Bears haven?t played in nine days.
? Cal won last three games; their best win is over #72 San Francisco.
Oregon (6-1, 1-0)
? ranked #20 by KenPom
? Tempo: #207
? Experience: #32
? Continuity: #294
? Oregon hasn?t played in 12 days.
? Ducks won only Pac-12 game by 3 at Washington.
? Oregon?s best win was over #37 Seton Hall, by 13.
? Oregon won last seven series games.
? Golden Bears lost last four trips to Eugene, 3-23-11-34 points.
Armadillo's Write-Up
Thursday, December 31
Utah State @ Air Force
Utah State (5-3, 2-0)
? ranked #80 by KenPom
? Tempo: #192
? Experience: #267
? Continuity: #142
? Utah State won four of last five D-I games.
? Aggies routed a dismal San Jose team by 45-33 points to open MW play.
? All three Utah State losses are to top 100 teams.
Air Force (3-3, 1-1)
? ranked #250 by KenPom
? Tempo: #356
? Experience: #86
? Continuity: #216
? Air Force hasn?t played in 11 days.
? Falcons split pair with Nevada to open league play.
? Air Force lost 81-53 to Drake, their one top 100 game.
? Utah State won five of last seven series games.
? Utah State lost three of last four trips to Air Force.
Minnesota @ Wisconsin
Minnesota (9-1, 2-1)
? ranked #29 by KenPom
? Tempo: #28
? Experience: #128
? Continuity: #117
? Gophers? one loss was by 27 at Illinois, their only road game so far.
? Minnesota won its last three games (St Louis/Iowa/Michigan St)
? Gophers have #40 eFG% defense in country.
Wisconsin (8-2, 2-1)
? ranked #5 by KenPom
? Tempo: #328
? Experience: #22
? Continuity: #14
? Badgers lost to Marquette/Maryland by 2-6 points.
? Wisconsin has Big 14 wins over Nebraska/Michigan State.
? Badgers are making 41.5% of their 3?s (#9).
? Wisconsin won 10 of last 12 series games.
? Gophers lost eight of last nine visits to Madison.
San Diego @ San Francisco
San Diego (1-3)
? ranked #189 by KenPom
? Tempo: #110
? Experience: #61
? Continuity: #194
? San Diego hasn?t played in 12 days.
? Toreros? losses are by 27-7-32 points.
? San Diego?s only win is over #332 Cal Poly.
San Francisco (6-4)
? ranked #73 by KenPom
? Tempo: #134
? Experience: #78
? Continuity: #157
? USF hasn?t played in eleven days.
? 51.4% of San Francisco?s shots are 3?s (37.5%)
? USF beat Virginia, lost to Mass-Lowell. Go figure.
? San Diego won four of last five series games.
? Toreros won last two games at USF, by 1-3 points.
Utah @ UCLA
Utah (4-1, 1-0)
? ranked #60 by KenPom
? Tempo: #254
? Experience: #257
? Continuity: #13
? Utah hasn?t played in 13 days.
? Utes won Pac-12 opener by 14 over Washington.
? Utah is forcing turnovers 26.5% of time (#11).
UCLA (5-2, 1-0)
? ranked #28 by KenPom
? Tempo: #340
? Experience: #194
? Continuity: #3
? UCLA hasn?t played in 12 days.
? Bruins are 1-2 vs top 100 teams, beating Marquette 69-60.
? UCLA?s two losses are to San Diego State/Ohio State.
? Teams split last dozen meetings.
? Teams split last four meetings in Pauley Pavilion.
Northern Arizona @ Idaho
Northern Arizona (1-6, 0-1)
? ranked #334 by KenPom
? Tempo: #343
? Experience: #286
? Continuity: #161
? NAU lost its Big Sky opener by 16 to Eastern Washington.
? Lumberjacks? eFG% is #312 in country; on defense, it is #332.
? NAU?s one win was by 3 over #326 Denver.
Idaho (0-5, 0-2)
? ranked #342 by KenPom
? Tempo: #186
? Experience: #139
? Continuity: #154
? Idaho hasn?t played in thirteen days.
? You?re reading ***************.com
? Idaho lost first two Big Sky games by 22-16 points to Sacramento St.
? Vandals are turning ball over 26.5% of time (#322).
? Northern Arizona won last four series games.
? Lumberjacks won by 13-17 points in last two visits here.
Boise State @ San Jose State
Boise State (6-1, 2-0)
? ranked #72 by KenPom
? Tempo: #248
? Experience: #81
? Continuity: #237
? Boise won its last six games, since an opening 68-58 loss at Houston.
? Broncos haven?t played in eight days.
? Boise swept New Mexico by 24-37 points to open MW play.
San Jose State (1-4, 0-2)
? ranked #303 by KenPom
? Tempo: #6
? Experience: #231
? Continuity: #140
? San Jose lost to Utah St twice, by 45-33 points.
? Spartans haven?t played in eight days; they?re 0-4 vs D-I teams.
? San Jose has #332 eFG% in country.
? Boise won seven in row, 12 of last 13 games with San Jose State.
? Broncos won last two visits here, by 23-18 points.
Michigan @ Maryland
Michigan (7-0, 2-0)
? ranked #15 by KenPom
? Tempo: #229
? Experience: #58
? Continuity: #133
? Michigan beat Penn St by 4, Nebraska by 11.
? Opponents are shooting 37.8% inside arc vs Wolverines (#2).
? Nebraska game was their only road game so far this season.
Maryland (6-3, 1-2)
? ranked #38 by KenPom
? Tempo: #306
? Experience: #143
? Continuity: #93
? Terps got first Big 14 win at Wisconsin Monday.
? Maryland lost three of its four top 100 games.
? Terps are shooting 56.6% inside arc (#31).
? Michigan won four of last five series games.
? Teams split last four meetings played here.
Arizona @ Washington
Arizona (7-1, 1-1)
? ranked #39 by KenPom
? Tempo: #183
? Experience: #271
? Continuity: #309
? Arizona?s only loss was by 3 at Stanford.
? Wildcats beat Colorado by 14 Monday, a good win.
? Arizona announced they won?t play in postseason this year.
Washington (1-6, 0-2)
? ranked #112 by KenPom
? Tempo: #173
? Experience: #107
? Continuity: #199
? Huskies? one win was over #271 Seattle.
? Washington is shooting 25.4% on arc (#317)
? Huskies haven?t played in eleven days.
? Teams split last eight meetings.
? Arizona won four of last six visits to Seattle.
Nevada @ New Mexico
Nevada (6-3, 1-1)
? ranked #80 by KenPom
? Tempo: #346
? Experience: #296
? Continuity: #251
? Nevada split pair with Air Force to open MW play.
? Wolf Pack hasn?t played in eleven days.
? Nevada has road wins, at Nebraska, San Diego.
New Mexico (3-2, 0-2)
? ranked #237 by KenPom
? Tempo: #119
? Experience: #252
? Continuity: #301
? Lobos opened MW play by losing to Boise twice, by 24-37 points.
? New Mexico?s only D-I win was by 11 at Rice.
? Lobos are shooting 24.4% on arc (#322).
? Nevada won seven of last eight series games.
? Wolf Pack won their last four visits to Albuquerque.
Colorado @ USC
Colorado (6-2, 0-1)
? ranked #33 by KenPom
? Tempo: #266
? Experience: #40
? Continuity: #116
? Buffs are 0-2 on road, losing by 9 at Tennessee, 14 at Arizona.
? Colorado?s best win was by 23 over #112 Washington.
? Buffs are shooting 38.8% on arc (#29).
USC (5-1)
? ranked #27 by KenPom
? Tempo: #215
? Experience: #188
? Continuity: #314
? USC beat BYU, lost to UConn in their two top 100 games.
? USC is the tallest team in the country.
? Trojans have #6 eFG% defense in country.
? Colorado won last four series games.
? Buffs won 69-65/78-57 in last two trips to USC.
California @ Oregon
California (5-4, 0-2)
? ranked #133 by KenPom
? Tempo: #337
? Experience: #60
? Continuity: #84
? Cal scored 59 ppg in losing Pac-12 tilts to Oregon/UCLA.
? Golden Bears haven?t played in nine days.
? Cal won last three games; their best win is over #72 San Francisco.
Oregon (6-1, 1-0)
? ranked #20 by KenPom
? Tempo: #207
? Experience: #32
? Continuity: #294
? Oregon hasn?t played in 12 days.
? Ducks won only Pac-12 game by 3 at Washington.
? Oregon?s best win was over #37 Seton Hall, by 13.
? Oregon won last seven series games.
? Golden Bears lost last four trips to Eugene, 3-23-11-34 points.
NCAAB
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Catawba @ Wake Forest
Catawba
No trends to report
Wake Forest
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wake Forest's last 6 games at home
Wake Forest is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Utah State @ Air Force
Utah State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah State's last 6 games when playing Air Force
Utah State is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Air Force
Air Force
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Air Force's last 6 games when playing Utah State
Air Force is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota @ Wisconsin
Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home
Wisconsin is 21-2 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Minnesota
San Diego @ San Francisco
San Diego
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
San Francisco is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing San Diego
Utah @ UCLA
Utah
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games when playing on the road against UCLA
UCLA
UCLA is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
UCLA is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Northern Arizona @ Idaho
Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Idaho
Northern Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Northern Arizona
Idaho is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Northern Arizona
Nevada @ New Mexico
Nevada
Nevada is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing New Mexico
Nevada is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing New Mexico
New Mexico
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Mexico's last 6 games when playing Nevada
New Mexico is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Nevada
Michigan @ Maryland
Michigan
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Michigan's last 6 games when playing on the road against Maryland
Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is 22-2 SU in its last 24 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Maryland's last 6 games when playing at home against Michigan
Arizona @ Washington
Arizona
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games on the road
Washington
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Washington's last 18 games when playing at home against Arizona
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Boise State @ San Jose State
Boise State
Boise State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Jose State
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Jose State
San Jose State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose State's last 6 games when playing Boise State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose State's last 5 games when playing at home against Boise State
California @ Oregon
California
California is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Oregon
The total has gone OVER in 6 of California's last 8 games when playing Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against California
Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing California
Colorado @ USC
Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing USC
Colorado is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against USC
USC
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of USC's last 5 games when playing Colorado
USC is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Thursday, December 31
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Catawba @ Wake Forest
Catawba
No trends to report
Wake Forest
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wake Forest's last 6 games at home
Wake Forest is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Utah State @ Air Force
Utah State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah State's last 6 games when playing Air Force
Utah State is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Air Force
Air Force
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Air Force's last 6 games when playing Utah State
Air Force is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota @ Wisconsin
Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home
Wisconsin is 21-2 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Minnesota
San Diego @ San Francisco
San Diego
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
San Francisco is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing San Diego
Utah @ UCLA
Utah
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games when playing on the road against UCLA
UCLA
UCLA is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
UCLA is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Northern Arizona @ Idaho
Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Idaho
Northern Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Northern Arizona
Idaho is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Northern Arizona
Nevada @ New Mexico
Nevada
Nevada is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing New Mexico
Nevada is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing New Mexico
New Mexico
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Mexico's last 6 games when playing Nevada
New Mexico is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Nevada
Michigan @ Maryland
Michigan
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Michigan's last 6 games when playing on the road against Maryland
Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is 22-2 SU in its last 24 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Maryland's last 6 games when playing at home against Michigan
Arizona @ Washington
Arizona
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games on the road
Washington
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Washington's last 18 games when playing at home against Arizona
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Boise State @ San Jose State
Boise State
Boise State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Jose State
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Jose State
San Jose State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose State's last 6 games when playing Boise State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose State's last 5 games when playing at home against Boise State
California @ Oregon
California
California is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Oregon
The total has gone OVER in 6 of California's last 8 games when playing Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against California
Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing California
Colorado @ USC
Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing USC
Colorado is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against USC
USC
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of USC's last 5 games when playing Colorado
USC is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
NCAAB
Long Sheet
Thursday, December 31
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UTAH ST (5 - 3) at AIR FORCE (3 - 3) - 12/31/2020, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH ST is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.
AIR FORCE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
AIR FORCE is 2-2 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
UTAH ST is 3-1 straight up against AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MINNESOTA (9 - 1) at WISCONSIN (8 - 2) - 12/31/2020, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 103-139 ATS (-49.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 103-139 ATS (-49.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 99-143 ATS (-58.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 101-137 ATS (-49.7 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
WISCONSIN is 48-30 AT
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 against the spread versus WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 2-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SAN DIEGO (1 - 3) at SAN FRANCISCO (6 - 4) - 12/31/2020, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 109-146 ATS (-51.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-1 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 2-1 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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BYU (9 - 2) at PEPPERDINE (4 - 5) - 12/31/2020, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 271-210 ATS (+40.0 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
BYU is 101-68 ATS (+26.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PEPPERDINE is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 3-0 against the spread versus PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 3-0 straight up against PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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STANFORD (5 - 2) at OREGON ST (4 - 3) - 12/31/2020, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 2-1 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
OREGON ST is 2-1 straight up against STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UTAH (4 - 1) at UCLA (5 - 2) - 12/31/2020, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 2-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 2-2 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MICHIGAN (7 - 0) at MARYLAND (6 - 3) - 12/31/2020, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 2-1 against the spread versus MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN is 2-1 straight up against MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ARIZONA (7 - 1) at WASHINGTON (1 - 6) - 12/31/2020, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 2-2 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NEVADA (5 - 3) at NEW MEXICO (3 - 2) - 12/31/2020, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 147-114 ATS (+21.6 Units) in road games since 1997.
NEVADA is 147-114 ATS (+21.6 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
NEVADA is 69-46 ATS (+18.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
NEVADA is 213-163 ATS (+33.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEVADA is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 3-1 straight up against NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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COLORADO (6 - 2) at USC (5 - 1) - 12/31/2020, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 112-150 ATS (-53.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
COLORADO is 112-150 ATS (-53.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
COLORADO is 115-154 ATS (-54.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
COLORADO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-1 against the spread versus USC over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 4-0 straight up against USC over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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N ARIZONA (1 - 6) at IDAHO (0 - 5) - 12/31/2020, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO is 41-65 ATS (-30.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
N ARIZONA is 3-1 against the spread versus IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
N ARIZONA is 4-0 straight up against IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PORTLAND ST (2 - 4) at E WASHINGTON (2 - 4) - 12/31/2020, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND ST is 3-1 against the spread versus E WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
E WASHINGTON is 3-1 straight up against PORTLAND ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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BOISE ST (5 - 1) at SAN JOSE ST (1 - 4) - 12/31/2020, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOISE ST is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BOISE ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOISE ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
BOISE ST is 117-77 ATS (+32.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
SAN JOSE ST is 24-38 ATS (-17.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 24-38 ATS (-17.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 66-99 ATS (-42.9 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 4-0 against the spread versus SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 4-0 straight up against SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CALIFORNIA (5 - 4) at OREGON (6 - 1) - 12/31/2020, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALIFORNIA is 2-1 against the spread versus OREGON over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 3-0 straight up against CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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GARDNER WEBB (1 - 4) at HAMPTON (3 - 4) - 12/31/2020, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
HAMPTON is 1-1 against the spread versus GARDNER WEBB over the last 3 seasons
GARDNER WEBB is 2-1 straight up against HAMPTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CAMPBELL (4 - 3) at WINTHROP (5 - 0) - 12/31/2020, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
WINTHROP is 2-1 against the spread versus CAMPBELL over the last 3 seasons
WINTHROP is 3-0 straight up against CAMPBELL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UNC-ASHEVILLE (3 - 4) at LONGWOOD (1 - 7) - 12/31/2020, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
UNC-ASHEVILLE is 2-1 against the spread versus LONGWOOD over the last 3 seasons
UNC-ASHEVILLE is 2-1 straight up against LONGWOOD over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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RADFORD (3 - 5) at PRESBYTERIAN (2 - 2) - 12/31/2020, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
PRESBYTERIAN is 2-2 against the spread versus RADFORD over the last 3 seasons
RADFORD is 4-0 straight up against PRESBYTERIAN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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USC UPSTATE (0 - 8) at HIGH POINT (2 - 5) - 12/31/2020, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
HIGH POINT is 3-1 against the spread versus USC UPSTATE over the last 3 seasons
HIGH POINT is 3-1 straight up against USC UPSTATE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Long Sheet
Thursday, December 31
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UTAH ST (5 - 3) at AIR FORCE (3 - 3) - 12/31/2020, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH ST is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.
AIR FORCE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
AIR FORCE is 2-2 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
UTAH ST is 3-1 straight up against AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MINNESOTA (9 - 1) at WISCONSIN (8 - 2) - 12/31/2020, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 103-139 ATS (-49.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 103-139 ATS (-49.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 99-143 ATS (-58.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 101-137 ATS (-49.7 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
WISCONSIN is 48-30 AT
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 against the spread versus WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 2-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SAN DIEGO (1 - 3) at SAN FRANCISCO (6 - 4) - 12/31/2020, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 109-146 ATS (-51.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-1 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 2-1 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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BYU (9 - 2) at PEPPERDINE (4 - 5) - 12/31/2020, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 271-210 ATS (+40.0 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
BYU is 101-68 ATS (+26.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PEPPERDINE is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 3-0 against the spread versus PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 3-0 straight up against PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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STANFORD (5 - 2) at OREGON ST (4 - 3) - 12/31/2020, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 2-1 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
OREGON ST is 2-1 straight up against STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UTAH (4 - 1) at UCLA (5 - 2) - 12/31/2020, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 2-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 2-2 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MICHIGAN (7 - 0) at MARYLAND (6 - 3) - 12/31/2020, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 2-1 against the spread versus MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN is 2-1 straight up against MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ARIZONA (7 - 1) at WASHINGTON (1 - 6) - 12/31/2020, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 2-2 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NEVADA (5 - 3) at NEW MEXICO (3 - 2) - 12/31/2020, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 147-114 ATS (+21.6 Units) in road games since 1997.
NEVADA is 147-114 ATS (+21.6 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
NEVADA is 69-46 ATS (+18.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
NEVADA is 213-163 ATS (+33.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEVADA is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 3-1 straight up against NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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COLORADO (6 - 2) at USC (5 - 1) - 12/31/2020, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 112-150 ATS (-53.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
COLORADO is 112-150 ATS (-53.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
COLORADO is 115-154 ATS (-54.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
COLORADO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-1 against the spread versus USC over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 4-0 straight up against USC over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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N ARIZONA (1 - 6) at IDAHO (0 - 5) - 12/31/2020, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO is 41-65 ATS (-30.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
N ARIZONA is 3-1 against the spread versus IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
N ARIZONA is 4-0 straight up against IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PORTLAND ST (2 - 4) at E WASHINGTON (2 - 4) - 12/31/2020, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND ST is 3-1 against the spread versus E WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
E WASHINGTON is 3-1 straight up against PORTLAND ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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BOISE ST (5 - 1) at SAN JOSE ST (1 - 4) - 12/31/2020, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOISE ST is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BOISE ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOISE ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
BOISE ST is 117-77 ATS (+32.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
SAN JOSE ST is 24-38 ATS (-17.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 24-38 ATS (-17.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 66-99 ATS (-42.9 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 4-0 against the spread versus SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 4-0 straight up against SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CALIFORNIA (5 - 4) at OREGON (6 - 1) - 12/31/2020, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALIFORNIA is 2-1 against the spread versus OREGON over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 3-0 straight up against CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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GARDNER WEBB (1 - 4) at HAMPTON (3 - 4) - 12/31/2020, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
HAMPTON is 1-1 against the spread versus GARDNER WEBB over the last 3 seasons
GARDNER WEBB is 2-1 straight up against HAMPTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CAMPBELL (4 - 3) at WINTHROP (5 - 0) - 12/31/2020, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
WINTHROP is 2-1 against the spread versus CAMPBELL over the last 3 seasons
WINTHROP is 3-0 straight up against CAMPBELL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UNC-ASHEVILLE (3 - 4) at LONGWOOD (1 - 7) - 12/31/2020, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
UNC-ASHEVILLE is 2-1 against the spread versus LONGWOOD over the last 3 seasons
UNC-ASHEVILLE is 2-1 straight up against LONGWOOD over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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RADFORD (3 - 5) at PRESBYTERIAN (2 - 2) - 12/31/2020, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
PRESBYTERIAN is 2-2 against the spread versus RADFORD over the last 3 seasons
RADFORD is 4-0 straight up against PRESBYTERIAN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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USC UPSTATE (0 - 8) at HIGH POINT (2 - 5) - 12/31/2020, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
HIGH POINT is 3-1 against the spread versus USC UPSTATE over the last 3 seasons
HIGH POINT is 3-1 straight up against USC UPSTATE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS
WEBB at HAMP 12:00 PM
HAMP +4.0
CAMP at WIN 01:00 PM
WIN -14.5
RAD at PRE 03:00 PM
RAD -5.5
UNCA at LONG 03:00 PM
UNCA -5.0
USU at AFA 04:00 PM
USU -12.0
MINN at WIS 04:30 PM
MINN +9.0
USD at SF 05:00 PM
SF -12.5
SCUS at HP 06:00 PM
HP -5.0
UTAH at UCLA 07:00 PM
UCLA -6.0
MICH at MD 08:00 PM
MICH -2.0
ARIZ at WASH 08:00 PM
ARIZ -8.5
NAU at IDHO 08:00 PM
NAU -3.0
BSU at SJSU 08:30 PM
BSU -21.5
NEV at UNM 09:00 PM
NEV -5.5
COLO at USC 10:00 PM
USC -2.0
CAL at ORE 10:00 PM
ORE -12.5
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS
WEBB at HAMP 12:00 PM
HAMP +4.0
CAMP at WIN 01:00 PM
WIN -14.5
RAD at PRE 03:00 PM
RAD -5.5
UNCA at LONG 03:00 PM
UNCA -5.0
USU at AFA 04:00 PM
USU -12.0
MINN at WIS 04:30 PM
MINN +9.0
USD at SF 05:00 PM
SF -12.5
SCUS at HP 06:00 PM
HP -5.0
UTAH at UCLA 07:00 PM
UCLA -6.0
MICH at MD 08:00 PM
MICH -2.0
ARIZ at WASH 08:00 PM
ARIZ -8.5
NAU at IDHO 08:00 PM
NAU -3.0
BSU at SJSU 08:30 PM
BSU -21.5
NEV at UNM 09:00 PM
NEV -5.5
COLO at USC 10:00 PM
USC -2.0
CAL at ORE 10:00 PM
ORE -12.5
NBA DECEMBER RECORD:
DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD
12/31/2020 7-8-0 46.67% -900 Detail
12/30/2020 5-7-0 41.66% -1300 Detail
12/29/2020 7-13-0 35.00% -3650 Detail
12/28/2020 5-5-0 50.00% -250 Detail
12/27/2020 10-10-0 50.00% -500 Detail
12/26/2020 11-7-0 68.75% +2750 Detail
12/25/2020 5-5-0 50.00% -250 Detail
12/23/2020 5-7-0 41.66% -1350 Detail
12/22/2020 2-2-0 50.00% -100 Detail
Total.......57-64-0.......47.10%....-58.50
DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD
12/31/2020 7-8-0 46.67% -900 Detail
12/30/2020 5-7-0 41.66% -1300 Detail
12/29/2020 7-13-0 35.00% -3650 Detail
12/28/2020 5-5-0 50.00% -250 Detail
12/27/2020 10-10-0 50.00% -500 Detail
12/26/2020 11-7-0 68.75% +2750 Detail
12/25/2020 5-5-0 50.00% -250 Detail
12/23/2020 5-7-0 41.66% -1350 Detail
12/22/2020 2-2-0 50.00% -100 Detail
Total.......57-64-0.......47.10%....-58.50
Armadillo: Friday's six-pack
NFL leaders in passing yardage:
4,740? Patrick Mahomes, KC
4,458? Deshaun Watson, Hst
4,320? Josh Allen, Buff
4,316? Matt Ryan, Atl
4,234? Tom Brady, TB
4,059? Aaron Rodgers, GB
Americans who have died from COVID-19: 344,399
PLEASE wear a mask (over your nose/mouth) when you go out.
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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Our first Den of 2021??.
13) I?m sick and tired of people ripping Jared Goff; seriously, I?m sick of it. Guy played with a broken thumb for a quarter and a half last week, but people still rip the guy. He?s a damn good quarterback.
Last four years, Goff is 44-22 as the Rams? QB; he helped them win the NFC title couple years ago. Super Bowl didn?t go too well, but Dan Marino lost his only Super Bowl and no one complains about him. Dan Fouts never played in a Super Bowl; he was pretty good.
12) There is a Brooklyn wiseass named Sal Iacono who passes himself off as a sports expert on TV, but he only got on TV because he is Jimmy Kimmel?s cousin. Iacono posts Rams +3 on Twitter Thursday, for this reason:
?I went on Wikipedia to look up this John Wolford to seek out reasons to bet the Rams and it said he?s not Jared Goff, that?s good enough for me.? He goes on to shred Kyler Murray; he doesn?t like Murray?s body language.
Thats what passes for ?expert analysis? these days. What a jackass.
11) Bad news for a Dolphins team trying to make the playoffs for first time since 2016, third time since 2002; QB Ryan Fitzpatrick tested positive for COVID, is out for Sunday?s game in Buffalo.
Jake Rudock was signed to back up Tua Tagovailoa this week; Rudock?s NFL experience consists of five passes he threw for Detroit three years ago.
10) Green Bay Packers star LT David Bakhtiari tore his ACL in practice Thursday, is done for the year. Bad news for Green Bay?s offensive line.
9) College football head coaches who didn?t play college football:
? Mike Leach, Mississippi State
? David Cutcliffe, Duke
? Hugh Freeze, Liberty
? Sonny Dykes, SMU
? Manny Diaz, Miami
? Ryan Silverfield, Memphis
? Jedd Fisch, Arizona
8) Louis Hedley is the punter for the Miami Hurricanes; he is a 26-year old Australian who wears number 94, because one of his heroes used to wear #94 for Miami- Dwayne Johnson, better known as pro wrestler/actor The Rock.
Miami QB D?Eriq King tore his ACL in the Hurricanes? bowl game.
7) I?m glad the Big 14 Network shows a lot of basketball games, but their announcers are really annoying; we know every team in the league is great, every game is competitive, every player is incredibly skilled and a great student. Just announce the games, please????
Big 14 is the best league this year, it was the best last year, but before that, last time it was the best league was 2013. So says kenpom.com, the authority on such things.
Someone should tell these geniuses that the last Big 14 team to win the basketball national title was Michigan State, in 2000. Thats 21 years ago.
6) Bulls 133, Wizards 130: Washington is now 0-5, but Russell Westbrook becomes 2nd player ever (Oscar Robertson is other) to start a season with four triple-doubles in his first four games.
5) It is January 1st, and Duke, North Carolina, Kentucky and Michigan State are a combined 15-15, 1-5 in conference games.
4) There must be a lot of money in selling pillows; lot of late-night commercials for pillows, either the guy who looks like Rollie Fingers, or the pillows that look like pool floats.
3) Nets 145, Hawks 141: If you?re in an NBA fantasy league, you might want to acquire some Nets or Hawks; they both play very fast tempos. Hawks scored 128.8 ppg in their first four games this season. Brooklyn scored 121.6 ppg in their first five games.
2) In November, 56.5% of all the money wagered on sports in Nevada was wager on mobile apps; the number is way higher in New Jersey. Will be interesting to see if New York ever allows mobile sports betting.
1) UCLA 72, Utah 70? Bruins improve to 6-2, 2-0 in conference play.
NFL leaders in passing yardage:
4,740? Patrick Mahomes, KC
4,458? Deshaun Watson, Hst
4,320? Josh Allen, Buff
4,316? Matt Ryan, Atl
4,234? Tom Brady, TB
4,059? Aaron Rodgers, GB
Americans who have died from COVID-19: 344,399
PLEASE wear a mask (over your nose/mouth) when you go out.
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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Our first Den of 2021??.
13) I?m sick and tired of people ripping Jared Goff; seriously, I?m sick of it. Guy played with a broken thumb for a quarter and a half last week, but people still rip the guy. He?s a damn good quarterback.
Last four years, Goff is 44-22 as the Rams? QB; he helped them win the NFC title couple years ago. Super Bowl didn?t go too well, but Dan Marino lost his only Super Bowl and no one complains about him. Dan Fouts never played in a Super Bowl; he was pretty good.
12) There is a Brooklyn wiseass named Sal Iacono who passes himself off as a sports expert on TV, but he only got on TV because he is Jimmy Kimmel?s cousin. Iacono posts Rams +3 on Twitter Thursday, for this reason:
?I went on Wikipedia to look up this John Wolford to seek out reasons to bet the Rams and it said he?s not Jared Goff, that?s good enough for me.? He goes on to shred Kyler Murray; he doesn?t like Murray?s body language.
Thats what passes for ?expert analysis? these days. What a jackass.
11) Bad news for a Dolphins team trying to make the playoffs for first time since 2016, third time since 2002; QB Ryan Fitzpatrick tested positive for COVID, is out for Sunday?s game in Buffalo.
Jake Rudock was signed to back up Tua Tagovailoa this week; Rudock?s NFL experience consists of five passes he threw for Detroit three years ago.
10) Green Bay Packers star LT David Bakhtiari tore his ACL in practice Thursday, is done for the year. Bad news for Green Bay?s offensive line.
9) College football head coaches who didn?t play college football:
? Mike Leach, Mississippi State
? David Cutcliffe, Duke
? Hugh Freeze, Liberty
? Sonny Dykes, SMU
? Manny Diaz, Miami
? Ryan Silverfield, Memphis
? Jedd Fisch, Arizona
8) Louis Hedley is the punter for the Miami Hurricanes; he is a 26-year old Australian who wears number 94, because one of his heroes used to wear #94 for Miami- Dwayne Johnson, better known as pro wrestler/actor The Rock.
Miami QB D?Eriq King tore his ACL in the Hurricanes? bowl game.
7) I?m glad the Big 14 Network shows a lot of basketball games, but their announcers are really annoying; we know every team in the league is great, every game is competitive, every player is incredibly skilled and a great student. Just announce the games, please????
Big 14 is the best league this year, it was the best last year, but before that, last time it was the best league was 2013. So says kenpom.com, the authority on such things.
Someone should tell these geniuses that the last Big 14 team to win the basketball national title was Michigan State, in 2000. Thats 21 years ago.
6) Bulls 133, Wizards 130: Washington is now 0-5, but Russell Westbrook becomes 2nd player ever (Oscar Robertson is other) to start a season with four triple-doubles in his first four games.
5) It is January 1st, and Duke, North Carolina, Kentucky and Michigan State are a combined 15-15, 1-5 in conference games.
4) There must be a lot of money in selling pillows; lot of late-night commercials for pillows, either the guy who looks like Rollie Fingers, or the pillows that look like pool floats.
3) Nets 145, Hawks 141: If you?re in an NBA fantasy league, you might want to acquire some Nets or Hawks; they both play very fast tempos. Hawks scored 128.8 ppg in their first four games this season. Brooklyn scored 121.6 ppg in their first five games.
2) In November, 56.5% of all the money wagered on sports in Nevada was wager on mobile apps; the number is way higher in New Jersey. Will be interesting to see if New York ever allows mobile sports betting.
1) UCLA 72, Utah 70? Bruins improve to 6-2, 2-0 in conference play.
NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up
Friday, January 1
Saint Peter?s @ Canisius
Saint Peter?s (6-3, 3-1)
? ranked #154 by KenPom
? Tempo: #177
? Experience: #289
? Continuity: #53
? Peacocks haven?t played in nine days.
? St Peter?s last three MAAC games were decided by total of 8 points.
? St Peter?s is forcing turnovers 22.9% of the time (#46)
Canisius (1-3, 1-3)
? ranked #258 by KenPom
? Tempo: #98
? Experience: #199
? Continuity: #103
? Canisius scored 62.3 ppg in losing its last three games.
? Griffins are shooting 25.9% on the arc (#309)
? 47.1% of shots Canisius takes are 3?s (#26)
? Canisius won four of last five series games.
? Teams split last four meetings played here.
Milwaukee @ Robert Morris
Milwaukee (3-1, 2-0)
? ranked #237 by KenPom
? Tempo: #203
? Experience: #181
? Continuity: #118
? Milwaukee hasn?t played in 12 days.
? Panthers won first two Horizon games, by 3-12 points at Green Bay.
? Milwaukee?s only loss was by a point at Kansas State.
Robert Morris (2-3, 1-1)
? ranked #238 by KenPom
? Tempo: #150
? Experience: #138
? Continuity: #144
? Robert Morris? one D-I win was 102-88 over Fort Wayne.
? Colonials allowed 85+ points in all four of their D-I games.
? Robert Morris is shooting 42.2% on arc (#4).
Cleveland State @ IUPUI
Cleveland State (4-3, 4-0)
? ranked #192 by KenPom
? Tempo: #224
? Experience: #142
? Continuity: #150
? Vikings scored 82.7 ppg in their last three games.
? Cleveland State played #17 non-conference schedule (0-3)
? CSU is 4-0 in Horizon; they were 27-63 the last five years.
IUPUI (1-0)
? ranked #262 by KenPom
? Tempo: #37
? Experience: #106
? Continuity: #192
? Jaguars won their only game 69-66 over #303 Tennessee State Dec 12.
? IUPUI starts two seniors, two juniors.
? Last four years, Jaguars are 26-44 in Horizon League games.
? Cleveland State won last three series games, by 3-2-10 points.
? Vikings lost two of last three visits to IUPUI.
Niagara @ Marist
Niagara (3-3, 2-2)
? ranked #224 by KenPom
? Tempo: #337
? Experience: #12
? Continuity: #38
? Niagara won last three games, giving up 59 ppg.
? Purple Eagles haven?t played in ten days.
? Niagara scored 51.5 ppg in two losses at MAAC rival Saint Peter?s.
Marist (5-1, 3-1)
? ranked #229 by KenPom
? Tempo: #313
? Experience: #240
? Continuity: #170
? Marist hasn?t played in 12 days.
? Five of their six games were on road.
? Red Foxes have #32 eFG% defense in country.
? Marist won three of last four series games.
? Niagara lost last two trips to Poughkeepsie, by 21-22 points.
Western Kentucky @ Charlotte
Western Kentucky (7-2)
? ranked #81 by KenPom
? Tempo: #163
? Experience: #49
? Continuity: #99
? Hilltoppers haven?t played in 10 days.
? WKU split road games at Alabama/Louisville.
? Hilltoppers won their last five games, scoring 82.2 ppg.
Charlotte (4-3)
? ranked #169 by KenPom
? Tempo: #348
? Experience: #176
? Continuity: #181
? Charlotte hasn?t played in ten days.
? 49ers won last three games, last two by total of 5 points.
? Charlotte beat Davidson 73-62, their one top 100 game.
? WKU won four of last five series games.
? Hilltoppers won by 10-18 in last two visits to Charlotte.
Rider @ Fairfield
Rider (1-6, 1-3)
? ranked #305 by KenPom
? Tempo: #221
? Experience: #193
? Continuity: #312
? Rider lost its last four games, giving up 77.5 ppg.
? Broncs? only win was 82-64 at #321 Manhattan, Dec 11th.
? Rider has #299 eFG% defense in country.
? Rider hasn?t played in nine days.
Fairfield (1-8, 1-3)
? ranked #332 by KenPom
? Tempo: #264
? Experience: #206
? Continuity: #194
? Fairfield hasn?t played in ten days.
? You?re reading ***************.com
? Stags scored 59 ppg in their last three games.
? Fairfield is turning ball over 21.9% of time (#255).
? Rider won last five series games.
? Broncs won last three visits here, by 2-31-14 points.
South Alabama @ Georgia Southern
South Alabama (6-3)
? ranked #219 by KenPom
? Tempo: #258
? Experience: #77
? Continuity: #314
? Jaguars have only two D-I wins (vs teams #212/#290)
? South Alabama hasn?t played in 13 days.
? Jaguars lost last game in double OT at #339 Alabama A&M
Georgia Southern (6-3)
? ranked #239 by KenPom
? Tempo: #143
? Experience: #148
? Continuity: #317
? Eagles have only two D-I wins (vs teams #302/#182) .
? Georgia Southern hasn?t played in ten days.
? Eagles are turning ball over 22.4% of time (#265)
? Teams split last eight series games.
? Jaguars lost three of last four visits to Statesboro.
Cal-Bakersfield @ Long Beach State
Cal-Bakersfield (4-3)
? ranked #159 by KenPom
? Tempo: #335
? Experience: #2
? Continuity: #24
? Bakersfield hasn?t played in nine days.
? To this point, Roadrunners have played schedule #62.
? Bakersfield is turning ball over 23.1% of time (#287).
Long Beach State (1-2)
? ranked #253 by KenPom
? Tempo: #22
? Experience: #197
? Continuity: #225
? Long Beach hasn?t played in 22 days.
? 49ers are shooting 38.1% inside arc (#326), 29.5% on arc (#266)
? Long Beach?s only win is over #274 Seattle.
Cal-Fullerton @ Cal-Santa Barbara
Cal-Fullerton (1-0)
? ranked #322 by KenPom
? Tempo: #114
? Experience: #334
? Continuity: #331
? Fullerton beat an NAIA team 94-70 in their only game, Dec 13th.
? Titans started three juniors, two sophs in that game.
? Last four years, Fullerton is 36-28 in Big West games.
Cal-Santa Barbara (4-3, 0-2)
? ranked #130 by KenPom
? Tempo: #274
? Experience: #23
? Continuity: #57
? Gauchos scored 62.5 ppg in pair of losses to Irvine last week.
? UCSB won at Pepperdine, split pair with LMU.
? Gauchos are forcing turnovers 21.4% of time (#89)
? Gauchos won five of last seven series games.
? Titans lost last three games in Thunderdome, by 19-15-2 points.
Wright State @ Oakland
Wright State (6-1, 4-0)
? ranked #93 by KenPom
? Tempo: #48
? Experience: #269
? Continuity: #68
? Raiders won first four Horizon games, scoring 83.8 ppg.
? Wright State is shooting 56.1% inside arc (#35).
? Raiders? only loss was 80-64 at home to Marshall Dec 3rd.
Oakland (2-9, 2-2)
? ranked #280 by KenPom
? Tempo: #77
? Experience: #275
? Continuity: #249
? Grizzlies beat #244 Detroit twice LW, after an 0-9 start.
? Oakland?s two Horizon losses were to UIC, by 2-17 points.
? Oakland has six top 100 losses, five by 13+ losses.
? Wright State won last seven series games.
? Raiders won last three games in Oakland, by 5-16-27 points.
Texas State @ Louisiana
Texas State (6-3)
? ranked #167 by KenPom
? Tempo: #16
? Experience: #130
? Continuity: #184
? B0bcats haven?t played in 11 days.
? Texas State won last three games, giving up 59.7 ppg.
? B0bcats are forcing turnovers 24.5% of time (#22).
Louisiana (6-1)
? ranked #27 by KenPom
? Tempo: #215
? Experience: #188
? Continuity: #314
? Louisiana?s one loss was by 30 to Baylor, in Las Vegas.
? Ragin? Cajuns haven?t played in 13 days.
? Louisiana is turning ball over 23.2% of time (#290).
? Texas State won last two series games, after losing 11 of previous 12 meetings.
? Bobcats lost five of last six visits to Lafayette.
Marshall @ Louisiana Tech
Marshall (6-1)
? ranked #82 by KenPom
? Tempo: #14
? Experience: #99
? Continuity: #4
? Marshall?s one loss was in OT to Toledo.
? Marshall hasn?t played in ten days.
? Thundering Herd has road wins at Wright State/Charleston.
Louisiana Tech (7-1)
? ranked #115 by KenPom
? Tempo: #97
? Experience: #60
? Continuity: #109
? Tech hasn?t played in 10 days.
? Bulldogs lost only top 100 game by 31 at LSU.
? To this point, Tech has played schedule #316.
? Marshall won four of last five series games.
? Thundering Herd lost four of last five visits to Ruston.
Texas-El Paso @ Southern Miss
Texas-El Paso (4-2)
? ranked #157 by KenPom
? Tempo: #227
? Experience: #141
? Continuity: #179
? UTEP has three wins vs non-D-I teams.
? Miners haven?t played in 12 days.
? UTEP?s one D-I win was 76-63 at #58 Arizona State.
Southern Miss (4-3)
? ranked #290 by KenPom
? Tempo: #304
? Experience: #211
? Continuity: #166
? Golden Eagles? D-I wins are over #298/#306 teams.
? Southern Miss is turning ball over 24.4% of time (#309).
? Golden Eagles have #284 eFG%.
? UTEP won five of last eight series games.
? Home side won last 11 series games.
? Miners lost last eight visits to Hattiesburg.
Armadillo's Write-Up
Friday, January 1
Saint Peter?s @ Canisius
Saint Peter?s (6-3, 3-1)
? ranked #154 by KenPom
? Tempo: #177
? Experience: #289
? Continuity: #53
? Peacocks haven?t played in nine days.
? St Peter?s last three MAAC games were decided by total of 8 points.
? St Peter?s is forcing turnovers 22.9% of the time (#46)
Canisius (1-3, 1-3)
? ranked #258 by KenPom
? Tempo: #98
? Experience: #199
? Continuity: #103
? Canisius scored 62.3 ppg in losing its last three games.
? Griffins are shooting 25.9% on the arc (#309)
? 47.1% of shots Canisius takes are 3?s (#26)
? Canisius won four of last five series games.
? Teams split last four meetings played here.
Milwaukee @ Robert Morris
Milwaukee (3-1, 2-0)
? ranked #237 by KenPom
? Tempo: #203
? Experience: #181
? Continuity: #118
? Milwaukee hasn?t played in 12 days.
? Panthers won first two Horizon games, by 3-12 points at Green Bay.
? Milwaukee?s only loss was by a point at Kansas State.
Robert Morris (2-3, 1-1)
? ranked #238 by KenPom
? Tempo: #150
? Experience: #138
? Continuity: #144
? Robert Morris? one D-I win was 102-88 over Fort Wayne.
? Colonials allowed 85+ points in all four of their D-I games.
? Robert Morris is shooting 42.2% on arc (#4).
Cleveland State @ IUPUI
Cleveland State (4-3, 4-0)
? ranked #192 by KenPom
? Tempo: #224
? Experience: #142
? Continuity: #150
? Vikings scored 82.7 ppg in their last three games.
? Cleveland State played #17 non-conference schedule (0-3)
? CSU is 4-0 in Horizon; they were 27-63 the last five years.
IUPUI (1-0)
? ranked #262 by KenPom
? Tempo: #37
? Experience: #106
? Continuity: #192
? Jaguars won their only game 69-66 over #303 Tennessee State Dec 12.
? IUPUI starts two seniors, two juniors.
? Last four years, Jaguars are 26-44 in Horizon League games.
? Cleveland State won last three series games, by 3-2-10 points.
? Vikings lost two of last three visits to IUPUI.
Niagara @ Marist
Niagara (3-3, 2-2)
? ranked #224 by KenPom
? Tempo: #337
? Experience: #12
? Continuity: #38
? Niagara won last three games, giving up 59 ppg.
? Purple Eagles haven?t played in ten days.
? Niagara scored 51.5 ppg in two losses at MAAC rival Saint Peter?s.
Marist (5-1, 3-1)
? ranked #229 by KenPom
? Tempo: #313
? Experience: #240
? Continuity: #170
? Marist hasn?t played in 12 days.
? Five of their six games were on road.
? Red Foxes have #32 eFG% defense in country.
? Marist won three of last four series games.
? Niagara lost last two trips to Poughkeepsie, by 21-22 points.
Western Kentucky @ Charlotte
Western Kentucky (7-2)
? ranked #81 by KenPom
? Tempo: #163
? Experience: #49
? Continuity: #99
? Hilltoppers haven?t played in 10 days.
? WKU split road games at Alabama/Louisville.
? Hilltoppers won their last five games, scoring 82.2 ppg.
Charlotte (4-3)
? ranked #169 by KenPom
? Tempo: #348
? Experience: #176
? Continuity: #181
? Charlotte hasn?t played in ten days.
? 49ers won last three games, last two by total of 5 points.
? Charlotte beat Davidson 73-62, their one top 100 game.
? WKU won four of last five series games.
? Hilltoppers won by 10-18 in last two visits to Charlotte.
Rider @ Fairfield
Rider (1-6, 1-3)
? ranked #305 by KenPom
? Tempo: #221
? Experience: #193
? Continuity: #312
? Rider lost its last four games, giving up 77.5 ppg.
? Broncs? only win was 82-64 at #321 Manhattan, Dec 11th.
? Rider has #299 eFG% defense in country.
? Rider hasn?t played in nine days.
Fairfield (1-8, 1-3)
? ranked #332 by KenPom
? Tempo: #264
? Experience: #206
? Continuity: #194
? Fairfield hasn?t played in ten days.
? You?re reading ***************.com
? Stags scored 59 ppg in their last three games.
? Fairfield is turning ball over 21.9% of time (#255).
? Rider won last five series games.
? Broncs won last three visits here, by 2-31-14 points.
South Alabama @ Georgia Southern
South Alabama (6-3)
? ranked #219 by KenPom
? Tempo: #258
? Experience: #77
? Continuity: #314
? Jaguars have only two D-I wins (vs teams #212/#290)
? South Alabama hasn?t played in 13 days.
? Jaguars lost last game in double OT at #339 Alabama A&M
Georgia Southern (6-3)
? ranked #239 by KenPom
? Tempo: #143
? Experience: #148
? Continuity: #317
? Eagles have only two D-I wins (vs teams #302/#182) .
? Georgia Southern hasn?t played in ten days.
? Eagles are turning ball over 22.4% of time (#265)
? Teams split last eight series games.
? Jaguars lost three of last four visits to Statesboro.
Cal-Bakersfield @ Long Beach State
Cal-Bakersfield (4-3)
? ranked #159 by KenPom
? Tempo: #335
? Experience: #2
? Continuity: #24
? Bakersfield hasn?t played in nine days.
? To this point, Roadrunners have played schedule #62.
? Bakersfield is turning ball over 23.1% of time (#287).
Long Beach State (1-2)
? ranked #253 by KenPom
? Tempo: #22
? Experience: #197
? Continuity: #225
? Long Beach hasn?t played in 22 days.
? 49ers are shooting 38.1% inside arc (#326), 29.5% on arc (#266)
? Long Beach?s only win is over #274 Seattle.
Cal-Fullerton @ Cal-Santa Barbara
Cal-Fullerton (1-0)
? ranked #322 by KenPom
? Tempo: #114
? Experience: #334
? Continuity: #331
? Fullerton beat an NAIA team 94-70 in their only game, Dec 13th.
? Titans started three juniors, two sophs in that game.
? Last four years, Fullerton is 36-28 in Big West games.
Cal-Santa Barbara (4-3, 0-2)
? ranked #130 by KenPom
? Tempo: #274
? Experience: #23
? Continuity: #57
? Gauchos scored 62.5 ppg in pair of losses to Irvine last week.
? UCSB won at Pepperdine, split pair with LMU.
? Gauchos are forcing turnovers 21.4% of time (#89)
? Gauchos won five of last seven series games.
? Titans lost last three games in Thunderdome, by 19-15-2 points.
Wright State @ Oakland
Wright State (6-1, 4-0)
? ranked #93 by KenPom
? Tempo: #48
? Experience: #269
? Continuity: #68
? Raiders won first four Horizon games, scoring 83.8 ppg.
? Wright State is shooting 56.1% inside arc (#35).
? Raiders? only loss was 80-64 at home to Marshall Dec 3rd.
Oakland (2-9, 2-2)
? ranked #280 by KenPom
? Tempo: #77
? Experience: #275
? Continuity: #249
? Grizzlies beat #244 Detroit twice LW, after an 0-9 start.
? Oakland?s two Horizon losses were to UIC, by 2-17 points.
? Oakland has six top 100 losses, five by 13+ losses.
? Wright State won last seven series games.
? Raiders won last three games in Oakland, by 5-16-27 points.
Texas State @ Louisiana
Texas State (6-3)
? ranked #167 by KenPom
? Tempo: #16
? Experience: #130
? Continuity: #184
? B0bcats haven?t played in 11 days.
? Texas State won last three games, giving up 59.7 ppg.
? B0bcats are forcing turnovers 24.5% of time (#22).
Louisiana (6-1)
? ranked #27 by KenPom
? Tempo: #215
? Experience: #188
? Continuity: #314
? Louisiana?s one loss was by 30 to Baylor, in Las Vegas.
? Ragin? Cajuns haven?t played in 13 days.
? Louisiana is turning ball over 23.2% of time (#290).
? Texas State won last two series games, after losing 11 of previous 12 meetings.
? Bobcats lost five of last six visits to Lafayette.
Marshall @ Louisiana Tech
Marshall (6-1)
? ranked #82 by KenPom
? Tempo: #14
? Experience: #99
? Continuity: #4
? Marshall?s one loss was in OT to Toledo.
? Marshall hasn?t played in ten days.
? Thundering Herd has road wins at Wright State/Charleston.
Louisiana Tech (7-1)
? ranked #115 by KenPom
? Tempo: #97
? Experience: #60
? Continuity: #109
? Tech hasn?t played in 10 days.
? Bulldogs lost only top 100 game by 31 at LSU.
? To this point, Tech has played schedule #316.
? Marshall won four of last five series games.
? Thundering Herd lost four of last five visits to Ruston.
Texas-El Paso @ Southern Miss
Texas-El Paso (4-2)
? ranked #157 by KenPom
? Tempo: #227
? Experience: #141
? Continuity: #179
? UTEP has three wins vs non-D-I teams.
? Miners haven?t played in 12 days.
? UTEP?s one D-I win was 76-63 at #58 Arizona State.
Southern Miss (4-3)
? ranked #290 by KenPom
? Tempo: #304
? Experience: #211
? Continuity: #166
? Golden Eagles? D-I wins are over #298/#306 teams.
? Southern Miss is turning ball over 24.4% of time (#309).
? Golden Eagles have #284 eFG%.
? UTEP won five of last eight series games.
? Home side won last 11 series games.
? Miners lost last eight visits to Hattiesburg.
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GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS
SPC at CAN 01:00 PM
O 138.0
LIB at LIP 03:00 PM
LIB -7.0
WKU at CHAR 04:00 PM
WKU -7.0
WIGB at YSU 04:00 PM
YSU -7.0
O 145.5
GSU at CCU 06:00 PM
CCU +3.5
O 158.0
MILW at RMU 06:00 PM
RMU -2.5
USA at GASO 06:00 PM
USA +3.5
JAC at KENN 06:00 PM
JAC -1.0
PFW at NKU 06:00 PM
NKU -7.0
CSB at LBSU 07:00 PM
CSB -5.0
CLEVST at INDPU 07:00 PM
O 148.5
WRST at OAK 07:00 PM
WRST -7.0
O 152.5
CSF at UCSB 08:00 PM
UCSB -16.5
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS
SPC at CAN 01:00 PM
O 138.0
LIB at LIP 03:00 PM
LIB -7.0
WKU at CHAR 04:00 PM
WKU -7.0
WIGB at YSU 04:00 PM
YSU -7.0
O 145.5
GSU at CCU 06:00 PM
CCU +3.5
O 158.0
MILW at RMU 06:00 PM
RMU -2.5
USA at GASO 06:00 PM
USA +3.5
JAC at KENN 06:00 PM
JAC -1.0
PFW at NKU 06:00 PM
NKU -7.0
CSB at LBSU 07:00 PM
CSB -5.0
CLEVST at INDPU 07:00 PM
O 148.5
WRST at OAK 07:00 PM
WRST -7.0
O 152.5
CSF at UCSB 08:00 PM
UCSB -16.5
January's College Basketball Sides / Totals Leans :
DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD
01/01/2021 7-7-2 50.00% -350 Detail
DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD
01/01/2021 7-7-2 50.00% -350 Detail
Saturday?s 6-pack
NFL leaders in receiving yardage:
1,459? Stefon Diggs, Buff
1,416? Travis Kelce, KC
1,372? DeAndre Hopkins, Ariz
1,328? Davante Adams, GB
1,322? Calvin Ridley, Atl
1,282? DK Metcalf, Sea
Americans who have died from COVID-19: 344,399
PLEASE wear a mask (over your nose/mouth) when you go out.
Quote of the Day
?There?s a whole lot of unknowns, so we?ll see what happens. I don?t have any guarantees left in my contract, so something?s gotta happen one way or another.?
JJ Watt
Saturday?s quiz
Where did JJ Watt play his college football?
Friday?s quiz
Brian Billick coached the Baltimore Ravens, first time they won the Super Bowl.
Thursday?s quiz
When the ABA folded in 1976, Spurs, Pacers, Nuggets, Nets were absorbed into the NBA.
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Saturday?s Den: Wrapping up the first day of 2021
13) Ohio State 49, Clemson 28
? Buckeyes racked up 639 yards, led 35-14 at halftime.
? Fields threw for 385 yards, six touchdowns.
? Buckeyes will play Alabama for the national title.
12) Alabama 31, Notre Dame 14:
? Game was 14-0 after 11:00, wasn?t very interesting.
? Harris ran for 125 yards, Smith caught seven balls for 135 yards.
? Alabama averaged 9.9 yards/pass attempt.
11) Georgia 24, Cincinnati 21:
? Horrendous, awful time management by Cincinnati in last 2:00, when they were supposed to be trying to run out the clock.
? Dawgs kicked GW 53-yard FG with 0:03 left, then got a safety on last play.
? Georgia threw for 404 yards, outgained Cincy 449-305.
10) Northwestern 35, Auburn 19:
? Wildcats ran for 166 yards, outgained Auburn 457-361.
? Northwestern converted 7-17 on third down, Auburn 2-13.
? Auburn has now lost four of its last five bowl games.
9) Dallas 93, Miami 83? Luka Doncic had 27 points, 15 rebounds, as Mavericks won for only second time in five games.
8) Atlanta 114, Brooklyn 96? 4-1 Hawks appear to be a much improved team; they haven?t made the playoffs since 2017, went 73-158 the last three years.
7) Washington 130, Minnesota 109? Wizards win for first time in six tries; Russell Westbrook didn?t play. Go figure.
6) Western Kentucky 67, Charlotte 63? Hilltoppers were down 8 at halftime, they rallied and won for sixth consecutive time. Only two Hilltoppers shot a foul shot in this game, which is very unusual.
5) Cleveland State 65, IUPUI 62? Vikings are 5-0 in Horizon; previous five years, Cleveland State went 27-53 in conference games.
4) Marist 63, Niagara 61? Red Foxes are 6-1; their last winning season was 2008, when they went 18-14 under Matt Brady.
3) Mike Krzyzewski won?t coach Duke in their game at Florida State Saturday, due to contact tracing. Jon Scheyer will be the acting head coach. Krzyzewski will be 74 next month; he can?t be messing around with COVID.
2) New Mexico?s basketball team is playing ?home? games at Lubbock Christian University in Texas this season; Lobos have a very young team (#246 experience, #300 continuity), not having their own gym to practice in isn?t an ideal situation.
New Mexico scored 53 ppg in losing its first three Mountain West games.
1) Long time ago, 1955, there was a Caribbean baseball team called the Santurce Cangrejeros who had a pretty good outfield? Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente and a guy named Bob Thurman, who played four years with the Cincinnati Reds. I?m guessing not a lot of teams in the Caribbean League had two Hall of Famers.
NFL leaders in receiving yardage:
1,459? Stefon Diggs, Buff
1,416? Travis Kelce, KC
1,372? DeAndre Hopkins, Ariz
1,328? Davante Adams, GB
1,322? Calvin Ridley, Atl
1,282? DK Metcalf, Sea
Americans who have died from COVID-19: 344,399
PLEASE wear a mask (over your nose/mouth) when you go out.
Quote of the Day
?There?s a whole lot of unknowns, so we?ll see what happens. I don?t have any guarantees left in my contract, so something?s gotta happen one way or another.?
JJ Watt
Saturday?s quiz
Where did JJ Watt play his college football?
Friday?s quiz
Brian Billick coached the Baltimore Ravens, first time they won the Super Bowl.
Thursday?s quiz
When the ABA folded in 1976, Spurs, Pacers, Nuggets, Nets were absorbed into the NBA.
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Saturday?s Den: Wrapping up the first day of 2021
13) Ohio State 49, Clemson 28
? Buckeyes racked up 639 yards, led 35-14 at halftime.
? Fields threw for 385 yards, six touchdowns.
? Buckeyes will play Alabama for the national title.
12) Alabama 31, Notre Dame 14:
? Game was 14-0 after 11:00, wasn?t very interesting.
? Harris ran for 125 yards, Smith caught seven balls for 135 yards.
? Alabama averaged 9.9 yards/pass attempt.
11) Georgia 24, Cincinnati 21:
? Horrendous, awful time management by Cincinnati in last 2:00, when they were supposed to be trying to run out the clock.
? Dawgs kicked GW 53-yard FG with 0:03 left, then got a safety on last play.
? Georgia threw for 404 yards, outgained Cincy 449-305.
10) Northwestern 35, Auburn 19:
? Wildcats ran for 166 yards, outgained Auburn 457-361.
? Northwestern converted 7-17 on third down, Auburn 2-13.
? Auburn has now lost four of its last five bowl games.
9) Dallas 93, Miami 83? Luka Doncic had 27 points, 15 rebounds, as Mavericks won for only second time in five games.
8) Atlanta 114, Brooklyn 96? 4-1 Hawks appear to be a much improved team; they haven?t made the playoffs since 2017, went 73-158 the last three years.
7) Washington 130, Minnesota 109? Wizards win for first time in six tries; Russell Westbrook didn?t play. Go figure.
6) Western Kentucky 67, Charlotte 63? Hilltoppers were down 8 at halftime, they rallied and won for sixth consecutive time. Only two Hilltoppers shot a foul shot in this game, which is very unusual.
5) Cleveland State 65, IUPUI 62? Vikings are 5-0 in Horizon; previous five years, Cleveland State went 27-53 in conference games.
4) Marist 63, Niagara 61? Red Foxes are 6-1; their last winning season was 2008, when they went 18-14 under Matt Brady.
3) Mike Krzyzewski won?t coach Duke in their game at Florida State Saturday, due to contact tracing. Jon Scheyer will be the acting head coach. Krzyzewski will be 74 next month; he can?t be messing around with COVID.
2) New Mexico?s basketball team is playing ?home? games at Lubbock Christian University in Texas this season; Lobos have a very young team (#246 experience, #300 continuity), not having their own gym to practice in isn?t an ideal situation.
New Mexico scored 53 ppg in losing its first three Mountain West games.
1) Long time ago, 1955, there was a Caribbean baseball team called the Santurce Cangrejeros who had a pretty good outfield? Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente and a guy named Bob Thurman, who played four years with the Cincinnati Reds. I?m guessing not a lot of teams in the Caribbean League had two Hall of Famers.
