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Armadillo's Write-Up
Saturday, January 16
Ohio State @ Illinois
Ohio State (10-3, 4-3)
? ranked #17 by KenPom
? Tempo: #294
? Experience: #91
? Continuity: #160
? Buckeyes are 1-3 SU on Big 14 road, 1-0-1 ATS as road underdogs.
? Ohio State won three of its last four games.
? Buckeyes are rebounding 33% of their own missed shots (#51).
Illinois (9-4, 5-2)
? ranked #7 by KenPom
? Tempo: #86
? Experience: #218
? Continuity: #42
? Illinois won four of its last five games.
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? Illini is 3-1 SU in Big 14 home games, 2-2 ATS as home favorites.
? Illinois is shooting 41.2% on the arc (#5).
? Ohio State won nine of last 11 eleven games.
? Teams split last six meetings played here.
North Carolina @ Florida State
North Carolina (8-4, 3-2)
? ranked #35 by KenPom
? Tempo: #82
? Experience: #324
? Continuity: #147
? Carolina won its last three games, by 1-2-6 points.
? Tar Heels are turning ball over 21.6% of time (#267)
? UNC lost three of four true road games, winning by 2 at Miami.
Florida State (6-2, 2-1)
? ranked #25 by KenPom
? Tempo: #136
? Experience: #106
? Continuity: #103
? FSU split its last four games, after a 4-0 start.
? Seminoles are 2-0 in ACC home tilts, beating Ga Tech by 13, NC State by 32.
? Florida State is 2nd-tallest team in country.
? North Carolina won eight of last ten series games.
? Tar Heels lost last two visits here, 81-80/65-59.
San Diego State @ Utah State
San Diego State (9-3, 3-2)
? ranked #41 by KenPom
? Tempo: #335
? Experience: #6
? Continuity: #41
? Aztecs won three of last four games, but lost 57-45 here Thursday.
? San Diego State won its only other true road game, by 12 at Arizona St.
? Aztecs are forcing turnovers 22.7% of time (#37).
Utah State (10-3, 7-0)
? ranked #49 by KenPom
? Tempo: #175
? Experience: #266
? Continuity: #146
? Aggies won last nine games, after a 1-3 start.
? Utah State is 1-3 vs top 100 teams (schedule #211).
? Aggies have #14 eFG% defense in country.
? Utah State won four of last six series games.
? Aztecs won four of their last five visits to Logan.
Creighton @ Butler
Creighton (10-2, 6-1)
? ranked #10 by KenPom
? Tempo: #97
? Experience: #45
? Continuity: #21
? Creighton is 3-0 on Big East road, winning by 18-2-2 points.
? Bluejays won their last six games overall.
? Creighton is shooting 38.8% on the arc (#24)- their eFG% is #9.
Butler (3-7, 2-5)
? ranked #100 by KenPom
? Tempo: #292
? Experience: #248
? Continuity: #264
? Bulldogs lost four of their last five games.
? Butler is 2-1 at home in Big East, losing only to UConn.
? Butler has #299 eFG% defense in country.
? Home side won last six series games.
? Creighton lost last three games in Hinkle, by 25-15-14 points.
Marquette @ St John?s
Marquette (7-6, 3-4)
? ranked #53 by KenPom
? Tempo: #247
? Experience: #196
? Continuity: #173
? Marquette lost four of its last six games overall.
? Marquette is 2-1 on Big East road, losing 91-88 at Xavier
? Marquette doesn?t force many turnovers (15.7%, #320).
St John?s (7-6, 2-5)
? ranked #86 by KenPom
? Tempo: #18
? Experience: #257
? Continuity: #187
? Johnnies are 2-1 at home in Big East, losing by 18 to Creighton.
? Red Storm has #324 eFG% defense in country.
? Big East home underdogs are 4-5 ATS this year.
? Home side won seven of last eight series games.
? Marquette lost last four visits here, by 14-8-20-2 points.
Michigan @ Minnesota
Michigan (11-0, 6-0)
? ranked #4 by KenPom
? Tempo: #234
? Experience: #63
? Continuity: #142
? Michigan won Big 14 road tilts at Nebraska/Minnesota, both by 11.
? Wolverines are shooting 60.7% inside arc (#7)
? Michigan?s last five wins are all by 11+ points.
Minnesota (10-4, 3-4)
? ranked #34 by KenPom
? Tempo: #58
? Experience: #132
? Continuity: #186
? Gophers are 3-0 at home, 0-4 on road in Big 14 games.
? Big 14 home underdogs are 8-6 ATS this season.
? Minnesota lost 82-57 in Ann Arbor ten days ago.
? Michigan won six of last seven series games.
? Wolverines won six of last seven visits to Minnesota.
Kentucky @ Auburn
Kentucky (4-7, 3-1)
? ranked #51 by KenPom
? Tempo: #238
? Experience: #340
? Continuity: #341
? Kentucky won three of last four games, winning at Miss State/Florida.
? Wildcats are turning ball over 21.3% of time (#259).
? Kentucky has #283 eFG% in country, shooting #257 inside arc, #269 on arc.
Auburn (7-6, 1-4)
? ranked #73 by KenPom
? Tempo: #78
? Experience: #345
? Continuity: #312
? Auburn is 0-2 at home in SEC, losing by 12 to Arkansas, 4 to Alabama.
? Tigers are turning ball over 23.5% of time (#316).
? SEC home favorites of 3 or fewer points are 6-5 ATS.
? Home side won seven of last eight series games.
? Kentucky lost three of its last four visits to Auburn.
Stanford @ Colorado
Stanford (8-4, 4-2)
? ranked #45 by KenPom
? Tempo: #60
? Experience: #284
? Continuity: #56
? Cardinal won seven of their last nine games.
? Stanford is 1-2 on Pac-12 road, winning by 10 at Oregon State.
? Cardinal lost four of their six top 100 games.
Colorado (10-3, 4-2)
? ranked #14 by KenPom
? Tempo: #228
? Experience: #28
? Continuity: #100
? Colorado won its last three games, giving up 63.3 ppg.
? Buffs? three losses were all on road, to top 30 teams.
? Pac-12 home favorites of 8 or fewer points are 9-5 ATS.
? Colorado won 10 of last 12 series games.
? Cardinal lost their last six visits to Boulder.
Baylor @ Texas Tech
Baylor (11-0, 4-0)
? ranked #2 by KenPom
? Tempo: #168
? Experience: #129
? Continuity: #54
? Baylor won its four Big X games, all by 11+ points.
? Bears are forcing turnovers 26.8% of the time (#3)
? Baylor is 2-0 on Big X road, winning by 11 at Iowa State, 18 at TCU
Texas Tech (11-3, 4-2)
? ranked #12 by KenPom
? Tempo: #282
? Experience: #273
? Continuity: #267
? Tech won five of its last six games.
? Tech?s two Big X losses: by 1 to Kansas, in OT to Oklahoma State.
? Big X home underdogs of 5 or fewer points are 3-2-1 ATS.
? Baylor is 7-4 in last eleven series games.
? Bears lost three of last four visits to Lubbock (won 57-52 LY)
Arkansas @ Alabama
Arkansas (10-3, 2-3)
? ranked #34 by KenPom
? Tempo: #20
? Experience: #240
? Continuity: #331
? Hogs lost three of last four games, after a 9-0 start.
? Arkansas lost its last two road games, at Tennessee/LSU
? SEC teams are shooting 54.5% inside arc against them (#12 of 14).
Alabama (10-3, 5-0)
? ranked #22 by KenPom
? Tempo: #16
? Experience: #119
? Continuity: #157
? Alabama won its last six games, after a 4-3 start.
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? Alabama is 2-0 at home in SEC, beating Ole Miss by 18, Florida by 15.
? SEC home favorites of 3 or fewer points are 6-5 ATS.
? Arkansas won last six series games.
? Razorbacks won last three visits here, by 1-3-4 points.
Virginia @ Clemson
Virginia (8-2, 4-0)
? ranked #18 by KenPom
? Tempo: #357
? Experience: #135
? Continuity: #164
? Virginia won its four ACC games, giving up 58.8 ppg.
? Cavaliers are shooting 58.5% inside arc (#9)
? Virginia is playing slowest tempo of any team in country.
Clemson (9-1, 3-1)
? ranked #19 by KenPom
? Tempo: #293
? Experience: #183
? Continuity: #106
? Clemson?s only loss was 66-60 at Virginia Tech.
? Tigers won their last four games, giving up 58.3 ppg.
? Clemson is forcing turnovers 26.4% of time (#7).
? Virginia won last ten series games.
? Cavaliers won last four visits to the Palmetto State.
Gonzaga @ Saint Mary?s
Gonzaga (13-0, 4-0)
? ranked #9 by KenPom
? Tempo: #9
? Experience: #259
? Continuity: #177
? Zags won first four WCC games, all by 17+ points.
? Gonzaga is shooting 65.1% inside arc (#2)
? Zags won their only true road game, 116-88 at Portland.
Saint Mary?s (9-4, 0-2)
? ranked #82 by KenPom
? Tempo: #354
? Experience: #264
? Continuity: #226
? Gaels lost three of their last four games.
? Saint Mary?s lost first two WCC games, scoring 64-52 points.
? Gaels are 2-3 in top 100 games, beating Colorado St, South Dakota St.
? Gonzaga won 10 of last 12 series games.
? Zags won three of last five visits to Moraga (won 90-60 here LY)
BYU @ San Francisco
BYU (10-3, 1-1)
? ranked #56 by KenPom
? Tempo: #143
? Experience: #76
? Continuity: #263
? BYU won five of its last six games, losing only at Gonzaga.
? Cougars have road wins at Utah State, San Diego State, St Mary?s.
? BYU has #55 eFG% defense in country.
San Francisco (9-6, 3-2)
? ranked #78 by KenPom
? Tempo: #156
? Experience: #80
? Continuity: #161
? USF split its last eight games, after a 5-2 start.
? Dons are 1-3 in top 100 games, with only win over Virginia.
? 50.3% of their shots come behind the arc (#7).
? USF won three of last four series games, after an 0-11 drought.
? BYU lost 82-63/83-82 in their last two visits here.
Armadillo's Write-Up
Saturday, January 16
Ohio State @ Illinois
Ohio State (10-3, 4-3)
? ranked #17 by KenPom
? Tempo: #294
? Experience: #91
? Continuity: #160
? Buckeyes are 1-3 SU on Big 14 road, 1-0-1 ATS as road underdogs.
? Ohio State won three of its last four games.
? Buckeyes are rebounding 33% of their own missed shots (#51).
Illinois (9-4, 5-2)
? ranked #7 by KenPom
? Tempo: #86
? Experience: #218
? Continuity: #42
? Illinois won four of its last five games.
? You?re reading ***************.com
? Illini is 3-1 SU in Big 14 home games, 2-2 ATS as home favorites.
? Illinois is shooting 41.2% on the arc (#5).
? Ohio State won nine of last 11 eleven games.
? Teams split last six meetings played here.
North Carolina @ Florida State
North Carolina (8-4, 3-2)
? ranked #35 by KenPom
? Tempo: #82
? Experience: #324
? Continuity: #147
? Carolina won its last three games, by 1-2-6 points.
? Tar Heels are turning ball over 21.6% of time (#267)
? UNC lost three of four true road games, winning by 2 at Miami.
Florida State (6-2, 2-1)
? ranked #25 by KenPom
? Tempo: #136
? Experience: #106
? Continuity: #103
? FSU split its last four games, after a 4-0 start.
? Seminoles are 2-0 in ACC home tilts, beating Ga Tech by 13, NC State by 32.
? Florida State is 2nd-tallest team in country.
? North Carolina won eight of last ten series games.
? Tar Heels lost last two visits here, 81-80/65-59.
San Diego State @ Utah State
San Diego State (9-3, 3-2)
? ranked #41 by KenPom
? Tempo: #335
? Experience: #6
? Continuity: #41
? Aztecs won three of last four games, but lost 57-45 here Thursday.
? San Diego State won its only other true road game, by 12 at Arizona St.
? Aztecs are forcing turnovers 22.7% of time (#37).
Utah State (10-3, 7-0)
? ranked #49 by KenPom
? Tempo: #175
? Experience: #266
? Continuity: #146
? Aggies won last nine games, after a 1-3 start.
? Utah State is 1-3 vs top 100 teams (schedule #211).
? Aggies have #14 eFG% defense in country.
? Utah State won four of last six series games.
? Aztecs won four of their last five visits to Logan.
Creighton @ Butler
Creighton (10-2, 6-1)
? ranked #10 by KenPom
? Tempo: #97
? Experience: #45
? Continuity: #21
? Creighton is 3-0 on Big East road, winning by 18-2-2 points.
? Bluejays won their last six games overall.
? Creighton is shooting 38.8% on the arc (#24)- their eFG% is #9.
Butler (3-7, 2-5)
? ranked #100 by KenPom
? Tempo: #292
? Experience: #248
? Continuity: #264
? Bulldogs lost four of their last five games.
? Butler is 2-1 at home in Big East, losing only to UConn.
? Butler has #299 eFG% defense in country.
? Home side won last six series games.
? Creighton lost last three games in Hinkle, by 25-15-14 points.
Marquette @ St John?s
Marquette (7-6, 3-4)
? ranked #53 by KenPom
? Tempo: #247
? Experience: #196
? Continuity: #173
? Marquette lost four of its last six games overall.
? Marquette is 2-1 on Big East road, losing 91-88 at Xavier
? Marquette doesn?t force many turnovers (15.7%, #320).
St John?s (7-6, 2-5)
? ranked #86 by KenPom
? Tempo: #18
? Experience: #257
? Continuity: #187
? Johnnies are 2-1 at home in Big East, losing by 18 to Creighton.
? Red Storm has #324 eFG% defense in country.
? Big East home underdogs are 4-5 ATS this year.
? Home side won seven of last eight series games.
? Marquette lost last four visits here, by 14-8-20-2 points.
Michigan @ Minnesota
Michigan (11-0, 6-0)
? ranked #4 by KenPom
? Tempo: #234
? Experience: #63
? Continuity: #142
? Michigan won Big 14 road tilts at Nebraska/Minnesota, both by 11.
? Wolverines are shooting 60.7% inside arc (#7)
? Michigan?s last five wins are all by 11+ points.
Minnesota (10-4, 3-4)
? ranked #34 by KenPom
? Tempo: #58
? Experience: #132
? Continuity: #186
? Gophers are 3-0 at home, 0-4 on road in Big 14 games.
? Big 14 home underdogs are 8-6 ATS this season.
? Minnesota lost 82-57 in Ann Arbor ten days ago.
? Michigan won six of last seven series games.
? Wolverines won six of last seven visits to Minnesota.
Kentucky @ Auburn
Kentucky (4-7, 3-1)
? ranked #51 by KenPom
? Tempo: #238
? Experience: #340
? Continuity: #341
? Kentucky won three of last four games, winning at Miss State/Florida.
? Wildcats are turning ball over 21.3% of time (#259).
? Kentucky has #283 eFG% in country, shooting #257 inside arc, #269 on arc.
Auburn (7-6, 1-4)
? ranked #73 by KenPom
? Tempo: #78
? Experience: #345
? Continuity: #312
? Auburn is 0-2 at home in SEC, losing by 12 to Arkansas, 4 to Alabama.
? Tigers are turning ball over 23.5% of time (#316).
? SEC home favorites of 3 or fewer points are 6-5 ATS.
? Home side won seven of last eight series games.
? Kentucky lost three of its last four visits to Auburn.
Stanford @ Colorado
Stanford (8-4, 4-2)
? ranked #45 by KenPom
? Tempo: #60
? Experience: #284
? Continuity: #56
? Cardinal won seven of their last nine games.
? Stanford is 1-2 on Pac-12 road, winning by 10 at Oregon State.
? Cardinal lost four of their six top 100 games.
Colorado (10-3, 4-2)
? ranked #14 by KenPom
? Tempo: #228
? Experience: #28
? Continuity: #100
? Colorado won its last three games, giving up 63.3 ppg.
? Buffs? three losses were all on road, to top 30 teams.
? Pac-12 home favorites of 8 or fewer points are 9-5 ATS.
? Colorado won 10 of last 12 series games.
? Cardinal lost their last six visits to Boulder.
Baylor @ Texas Tech
Baylor (11-0, 4-0)
? ranked #2 by KenPom
? Tempo: #168
? Experience: #129
? Continuity: #54
? Baylor won its four Big X games, all by 11+ points.
? Bears are forcing turnovers 26.8% of the time (#3)
? Baylor is 2-0 on Big X road, winning by 11 at Iowa State, 18 at TCU
Texas Tech (11-3, 4-2)
? ranked #12 by KenPom
? Tempo: #282
? Experience: #273
? Continuity: #267
? Tech won five of its last six games.
? Tech?s two Big X losses: by 1 to Kansas, in OT to Oklahoma State.
? Big X home underdogs of 5 or fewer points are 3-2-1 ATS.
? Baylor is 7-4 in last eleven series games.
? Bears lost three of last four visits to Lubbock (won 57-52 LY)
Arkansas @ Alabama
Arkansas (10-3, 2-3)
? ranked #34 by KenPom
? Tempo: #20
? Experience: #240
? Continuity: #331
? Hogs lost three of last four games, after a 9-0 start.
? Arkansas lost its last two road games, at Tennessee/LSU
? SEC teams are shooting 54.5% inside arc against them (#12 of 14).
Alabama (10-3, 5-0)
? ranked #22 by KenPom
? Tempo: #16
? Experience: #119
? Continuity: #157
? Alabama won its last six games, after a 4-3 start.
? You?re reading ***************.com
? Alabama is 2-0 at home in SEC, beating Ole Miss by 18, Florida by 15.
? SEC home favorites of 3 or fewer points are 6-5 ATS.
? Arkansas won last six series games.
? Razorbacks won last three visits here, by 1-3-4 points.
Virginia @ Clemson
Virginia (8-2, 4-0)
? ranked #18 by KenPom
? Tempo: #357
? Experience: #135
? Continuity: #164
? Virginia won its four ACC games, giving up 58.8 ppg.
? Cavaliers are shooting 58.5% inside arc (#9)
? Virginia is playing slowest tempo of any team in country.
Clemson (9-1, 3-1)
? ranked #19 by KenPom
? Tempo: #293
? Experience: #183
? Continuity: #106
? Clemson?s only loss was 66-60 at Virginia Tech.
? Tigers won their last four games, giving up 58.3 ppg.
? Clemson is forcing turnovers 26.4% of time (#7).
? Virginia won last ten series games.
? Cavaliers won last four visits to the Palmetto State.
Gonzaga @ Saint Mary?s
Gonzaga (13-0, 4-0)
? ranked #9 by KenPom
? Tempo: #9
? Experience: #259
? Continuity: #177
? Zags won first four WCC games, all by 17+ points.
? Gonzaga is shooting 65.1% inside arc (#2)
? Zags won their only true road game, 116-88 at Portland.
Saint Mary?s (9-4, 0-2)
? ranked #82 by KenPom
? Tempo: #354
? Experience: #264
? Continuity: #226
? Gaels lost three of their last four games.
? Saint Mary?s lost first two WCC games, scoring 64-52 points.
? Gaels are 2-3 in top 100 games, beating Colorado St, South Dakota St.
? Gonzaga won 10 of last 12 series games.
? Zags won three of last five visits to Moraga (won 90-60 here LY)
BYU @ San Francisco
BYU (10-3, 1-1)
? ranked #56 by KenPom
? Tempo: #143
? Experience: #76
? Continuity: #263
? BYU won five of its last six games, losing only at Gonzaga.
? Cougars have road wins at Utah State, San Diego State, St Mary?s.
? BYU has #55 eFG% defense in country.
San Francisco (9-6, 3-2)
? ranked #78 by KenPom
? Tempo: #156
? Experience: #80
? Continuity: #161
? USF split its last eight games, after a 5-2 start.
? Dons are 1-3 in top 100 games, with only win over Virginia.
? 50.3% of their shots come behind the arc (#7).
? USF won three of last four series games, after an 0-11 drought.
? BYU lost 82-63/83-82 in their last two visits here.
