NCAA Tournament Preview: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys

March 18, 2010


The fans at Bradley Center will be treated to a game between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Oklahoma State Cowboys when they take their seats on Friday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cowboys listed as 1-point favorites versus the Yellow Jackets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Georgia Tech lost to Duke 65-61 as an 8.5-point underdog on Sunday in the ACC Tournament final. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (137).

Derrick Favors led Georgia Tech with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Iman Shumpert had 12 points.

Oklahoma State was upended 83-64 in the Big 12 Conference tournament on Thursday, as 5-point underdogs. That game’s combined score made it OVER the posted total of 144.5.

James Anderson had 27 points with four boards and three assists in the loss.

Team records:
Georgia Tech: 22-12 SU, 15-12-1 ATS
Oklahoma State: 22-10 SU, 15-10-1 ATS

Georgia Tech most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
After playing Duke are 8-2
After a loss are 8-2

Oklahoma State most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
After playing Kansas State are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia Tech’s last 5 games
Georgia Tech is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma State’s last 5 games
Oklahoma State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Oklahoma State is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games

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NCAA Tournament Preview: Missouri Tigers vs. Clemson Tigers

March 18, 2010


The fans at HSBC Arena will be treated to a game between the Missouri Tigers and the Clemson Tigers when they take their seats on Friday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 1-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Missouri was crushed 75-60 by Nebraska in the Big 12 Conference tournament Wednesday afternoon. Missouri was favored by 10.5-points in that game, while the 135 points made it OVER the posted total of 132.5.

Laurence Bowers netted 11 points in the loss.

Clemson was outlasted 59-57 by NC State in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament on Thursday, as 7-point favorites. That game’s 111 points went UNDER the posted total of 131.5.

Trevor Booker finished with 17 points in the loss for Clemson.

Team records:
Missouri: 22-10 SU, 14-12 ATS
Clemson: 21-10 SU, 14-14 ATS

Missouri most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
After playing Nebraska are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

Clemson most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
After playing North Carolina State are 1-9
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Missouri is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Missouri’s last 6 games
Missouri is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Clemson’s last 6 games
Clemson is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games

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NCAA Tournament Preview: Washington Huskies vs. Marquette Golden Eagles

March 18, 2010


The fans at HP Pavilion will be treated to a game between the Washington Huskies and the Marquette Golden Eagles when they take their seats on Thursday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Eagles listed as 1-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Quincy Pondexter tossed in 18 points as Washington defeated California 79-75 in the PAC 10 Championship on Saturday. Washington won that game as a 2-point underdog, while the 154 points made it OVER the posted total of 153.

Isaiah Thomas netted 16 points in the win.

Marquette lost 80-57 to Georgetown in the semifinals of the Big East Conference tournament on Friday, as 3.5-point underdogs. That game’s combined score made it OVER the night’s posted total of 127.5.

Jimmy Butler netted 17 points, and Maurice Acker had 16 points in the loss.

Team records:
Washington: 24-9 SU, 14-18 ATS
Marquette: 22-11 SU, 17-10 ATS

Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
After playing California are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

Marquette most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
After playing Georgetown are 3-4
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Marquette is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
Marquette is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games

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NIT Tournament Preview: St. John’s Red Storm vs. Memphis Tigers

March 17, 2010


The St. John’s Red Storm and the Memphis Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at FedExForum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Red Storm, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

St. John’s was defeated 57-55 by Marquette in the second round of the Big East Conference tournament on Wednesday, as 4-point underdogs. That game’s combined score went UNDER the posted total of 125.5.

D.J. Kennedy and Sean Evans had 12 points apiece in the loss.

Willie Kemp scored 15 points to lead Memphis in its 66-65 loss to Houston in the Conference-USA quarterfinals in Tulsa on Thursday.

Houston cashed as 6.5-point underdogs, while the game played UNDER the 152-point total posted by sportsbooks.

Team records:
St. John’s: 17-15 SU, 15-14 ATS
Memphis: 23-9 SU, 10-17 ATS

St. John’s most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
After playing Marquette are 0-6
After a loss are 4-6

Memphis most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 9-1
After playing Houston are 10-0
After a loss are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
St. John’s is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
St. John’s is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
St. John’s is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
St. John’s is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Memphis is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Memphis’s last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Memphis’s last 9 games at home

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NCAA Tournament Preview: Florida Gators vs. BYU Cougars

March 17, 2010


The Florida Gators and the BYU Cougars will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Ford Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cougars listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Gators, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Florida was upended 75-69 by Mississippi State on Friday in the Southeastern Conference tournament, as 1.5-point underdogs. That game’s 144 points sailed OVER the posted total of 132.

Kenny Boynton had 23 points for Florida, and Erving Walker collected 19 in the loss.

BYU was defeated 70-66 by UNLV in the Mountain West Conference tournament on Friday, as 1-point underdogs. That game’s 136 points went UNDER the posted total of 147.

Jimmer Fredette had 30 points in the loss for BYU.

Team records:
Florida: 21-12 SU, 15-13 ATS
BYU: 29-5 SU, 18-13 ATS

Florida most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 9-1
After playing Mississippi State are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

BYU most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
After playing UNLV are 8-2
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida’s last 6 games
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
BYU is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of BYU’s last 10 games
BYU is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games

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NCAA Tournament Preview: Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs. Kansas Jayhawks

March 15, 2010


The Lehigh Mountain Hawks and the Kansas Jayhawks will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Ford Center.

Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Kansas flew out to a four-point lead and finished off Kansas State 72-64 on Saturday in the Big 12 championship game. Kansas managed to cover the 6-point spread, while the 136 points went UNDER the posted total of 145.5.

Marcus Morris poured in 18 points to lead Kansas, and Tyrel Reed added 15 in the win.

Team records:
Lehigh: 22-10 SU, 2-0 ATS
Kansas: 32-2 SU, 14-16-1 ATS

Kansas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 9-1
After playing Kansas State are 10-0
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

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SEC Championship Preview — Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Kentucky Wildcats

March 14, 2010


The Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Kentucky Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Bridgestone Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 7-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game’s total is sitting at 136.

Mississippi State is back in the SEC championship game with a 62-52 win over Vanderbilt in the SEC semifinals at Bridgestone Arena Saturday.

MSU covered as a 1.5-point underdog while the final score played UNDER the 143-point total.

Kentucky would not be upset by Tennessee again, thumping its SEC rival 74-45 in the semifinals of the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena Saturday afternoon.

Kentucky covered as a 4.5-point favorite while the final score played under the 140-point total.

Current streak:
Mississippi State has won 2 straight games.
Kentucky has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Mississippi State: 23-10 SU, 15-12-1 ATS
Kentucky: 31-2 SU, 17-14 ATS

Mississippi State most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
After playing Vanderbilt are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Kentucky most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
After playing Tennessee are 6-4
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Mississippi State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Mississippi State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Mississippi State is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing Kentucky
Kentucky is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
Kentucky is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Mississippi State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kentucky’s last 7 games
Kentucky is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games

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ACC Championship Game Preview — Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Duke Blue Devils

March 14, 2010


The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Duke Blue Devils will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Greensboro Coliseum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Devils listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Yellow Jackets, while the game’s total is sitting at 136.

Georgia Tech took a slight 57-54 win over North Carolina State in the ACC semifinals at Greensboro Coliseum Saturday.

NC State covered as a 4-point underdog while the final score played UNDER the 111.5-point total.

Duke avoided a letdown to Miami, winning 77-74 in the ACC semifinals at Greensboro Coliseum Saturday.

Miami covered as an 11.5-point underdog while the final score played OVER the 132-point total.

Current streak:
Georgia Tech has won 3 straight games.
Duke has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Georgia Tech: 22-11 SU, 14-12-1 ATS
Duke: 28-5 SU, 18-13-1 ATS

Georgia Tech most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
After playing North Carolina State are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Duke most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 9-1
After playing Miami are 7-2
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Georgia Tech’s last 11 games when playing Duke
Georgia Tech is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Georgia Tech is 6-16 ATS in its last 22 games when playing Duke
Georgia Tech is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Duke is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Duke’s last 11 games when playing Georgia Tech
Duke is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games when playing Georgia Tech
Duke is 16-6 ATS in its last 22 games when playing Georgia Tech

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Big 12 Tournament Championship Preview — Kansas State Wildcats vs. Kansas Jayhawks

March 13, 2010


The Kansas State Wildcats and the Kansas Jayhawks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Sprint Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Jayhawks listed as 6-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Kansas State clawed their way back in the second half and defeated Baylor 82-75 in the semifinals of the Big 12 Conference tournament on Friday. Kansas State covered the 2-point spread, while the 157 points sailed OVER the posted total of 145.

Denis Clemente had 24 points and dished out seven assists for Kansas State. Jacob Pullen added a game-high 26 points in the win.

Kansas soared in the second half and defeated Texas A&M 79-66 in the semifinals of the Big 12 Conference tournament on Friday. Kansas covered the 9-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 134.5.

Sherron Collins poured in a game-high 26 points to lead Kansas, and Xavier Henry added 15 in that win.

Current streak:
Kansas State has won 2 straight games.
Kansas has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Kansas State: 26-6 SU, 19-8 ATS
Kansas: 31-2 SU, 13-16-1 ATS

Kansas State most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
After playing Baylor are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

Kansas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
After playing Texas A&M are 9-1
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas State’s last 6 games when playing Kansas
Kansas State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Kansas State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Kansas
Kansas State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas State
Kansas is 17-1 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas’s last 6 games when playing Kansas State
Kansas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Kansas State

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Big 12 Tournament Preview — Texas A&M Aggies vs. Kansas Jayhawks

March 12, 2010


The Texas A&M Aggies and the Kansas Jayhawks will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Sprint Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Jayhawks listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Aggies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Donald Sloan dropped 23 points to lead Texas A&M past Nebraska 70-64 in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals in Kansas City on Thursday.

Texas A&M failed to cover as 8-point favorites, while the game played OVER the 123.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Sherron Collins had 19 points and six assists to lead Kansas past Texas Tech 80-68 in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals in Kansas City on Thursday.

Kansas couldn’t cover as 17.5-point favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 148.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Texas A&M has won 4 straight games.
Kansas has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Texas A&M: 23-8 SU, 18-9 ATS
Kansas: 30-2 SU, 12-16-1 ATS

Texas A&M most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
After playing Nebraska are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

Kansas most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
After playing Texas Tech are 7-3
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Texas A&M is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games
Texas A&M is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas A&M’s last 8 games
Texas A&M is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Kansas
Kansas is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games
Kansas is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing Texas A&M
Kansas is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Texas A&M
Kansas is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games

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