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USC Trojans vs. Washington Huskies 2-18-10

February 18, 2010

The USC Trojans and the Washington Huskies will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Edmundson Pavilion.

Oddsmakers currently have the Huskies listed as 9-point favorites versus the Trojans, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

USC defeated UCLA 68-64 as a 7-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (118).

Dwight Lewis scored a game-high 23 points for USC and Donte Smith added 12 points in the win.

Isaiah Thomas netted 20 points to help Washington crush Stanford 78-61 on Saturday. Washington covered the 4-point spread, while the 139 points went UNDER the posted total of 152.5.

Quincy Pondexter poured in 18 points for Washington, and Matthew Bryan-Amaning added 11 in that win.

Current streak:
USC has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
USC: 15-9 SU, 10-11-2 ATS
Washington: 17-8 SU, 8-16 ATS

USC most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Washington State are 4-6
After playing UCLA are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing UCLA are 7-3
After playing Stanford are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
USC is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of USC’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
USC is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
USC is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against USC
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing at home against USC

Next up:
USC at Washington State, Saturday, February 20
Washington home to UCLA, Saturday, February 20

FREE PICK : USC +9

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Wisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers 2-18-10

February 18, 2010

The Wisconsin Badgers and the Minnesota Golden Gophers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Williams Arena.

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

Wisconsin crushed Indiana, 83-55, at the Kohl Center Saturday.

Wisconsin covered as a 17.5-point home favorite while the final score played OVER the 124-point total.

Minnesota lost to Northwestern 77-74 in overtime as a pick’em on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (133.5).

Lawrence West brook led Minnesota with 22 points and Devoe Joseph had 16 points.

Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Wisconsin: 19-6 SU, 14-9 ATS
Minnesota: 14-10 SU, 9-14 ATS

Wisconsin most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Northwestern are 8-2
After playing Indiana are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Indiana are 4-6
After playing Northwestern are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Wisconsin’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Wisconsin’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Wisconsin’s last 16 games
Wisconsin is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing at home against Wisconsin
Minnesota is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota’s last 10 games when playing Wisconsin
Minnesota is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Wisconsin

Next up:
Wisconsin home to Northwestern, Sunday, February 21
Minnesota home to Indiana, Saturday, February 20

FREE PICK : Minn PK

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Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Marquette Golden Eagles 2-18-10

February 18, 2010

The Pittsburgh Panthers and the Marquette Golden Eagles will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Bradley Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Eagles listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Panthers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Brad Wanamaker poured in 24 points with five rebounds and six assists as Pittsburgh upset West Virginia 98-95 in triple OT on Friday. Pittsburgh won the game as 2.5-point underdogs, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 129.

Ashton Gibbs also tossed in 24 points in the win.

Marquette held onto an early lead and defeated South Florida 63-52 on Saturday. Marquette covered the 9-point spread, while the combined score went UNDER the posted total of 134.

Lazar Hayward netted 18 points for Marquette, and Jimmy Butler added 15 points in that win.

Current streak:
Pittsburgh has won 3 straight games.
Marquette has won 5 straight games.

Team records:
Pittsburgh: 19-6 SU, 12-8-2 ATS
Marquette: 16-8 SU, 12-6 ATS

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Villanova are 9-1
After playing West Virginia are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

Marquette most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Cincinnati are 10-0
After playing South Florida are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh’s last 9 games when playing Marquette
Pittsburgh is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Pittsburgh is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Marquette
Marquette is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Marquette is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Marquette is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Marquette is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Villanova, Sunday, February 21
Marquette at Cincinnati, Sunday, February 21

FREE PICK : Pitt +6.5

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(19) Pittsburgh (19-6) at Marquette (16-8)

February 18, 2010

(19) Pittsburgh (19-6) at Marquette (16-8)

Thursday, February 18th, 9:00 p.m. (et)

The Sports Network

By Ralph Lauro, Associate College Basketball Editor

FACTS & STATS: Bradley Center (19,150) — Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Television: ESPN2. Home Record: Pitt 14-1, Marquette 12-2. Away Record: Pitt 4-3, Marquette 2-5. Neutral Record: Pitt 1-2, Marquette 2-1. Conference Record: Pitt 8-4, Marquette 7-5. Series Record: Tied, 6-6.

GAME NOTES: The surging Marquette Golden Eagles will try to bolster their resume tonight, as they host the 19th-ranked Pittsburgh Panthers in Big East action at the Bradley Center.

Marquette is a team many feel is on the NCAA Tournament bubble despite having defeated three ranked opponents, so a win tonight would go a long way in solidifying its chances for a postseason bid. The team was in pretty bad shape just a few weeks ago, but a current five-game winning streak now has the club sitting at 16-8 overall and 7-5 in conference play. Most recently, the Eagles defeated South Florida, 63-52, on Saturday to move to 12-2 at home.

Pitt meanwhile, is a lock for the NCAA Tournament and it made sure of that with a 98-95 triple-overtime besting of nationally-ranked West Virginia on Friday. It was the third win in a row for the Panthers, who are still in the hunt for the Big East title at 8-4. With a victory tonight, Pitt would also secure its ninth straight 20-win campaign, the longest run in school history.

The all-time series between Pitt and Marquette is tied at 6-6, with the Eagles owning a perfect 3-0 mark in games played at the Bradley Center.

Ashton Gibbs and Brad Wanamaker tallied 24 points apiece and combined for nine rebounds to help Pitt outlast WVU in a wild three-overtime affair last week. Wanamaker also dished out 10 assists for a double-double, while Gibbs went 6- of-13 from long range. Gilbert Brown tacked on 16 points for the Panthers, who went 31-of-42 at the foul line and handed out 23 assists to only eight turnovers. For the season, Gibbs is the team’s leading scorer at 16.8 ppg and he shoots 38.8 percent from downtown and 90.0 percent at the foul line. Wanamaker does just about everything well and he turns in 12.8 ppg, 6.4 rpg and a team-high 4.4 apg. Brown is also a threat for Pitt, as he chips in with 11.2 ppg coming off the bench.

Marquette forced twice as many turnovers as it committed and held USF to a miserable 35.5 percent shooting effort from the floor in a 63-52 win over the weekend. The Eagles, who had just six giveaways, recorded eight steals in the game and made good on 43.1 percent of its field-goal attempts. Lazar Hayward registered a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge, while Jimmy Butler posted 15 points and six boards. A player that can get the job done at both ends, Hayward has nearly done it all for Marquette, leading the team with 18.6 ppg, 8.1 rpg and 42 steals. Butler has provided a nice complement to him and turns in 15.3 ppg and 6.6 rpg. Darius Johnson-Odom, a 49.5 percent three-point shooter, adds 12.4 ppg for a Marquette club that is shooting 42.3 percent from beyond the arc.

The Eagles need this game more than Pitt does and they should be able to get the job done behind Hayward and their three-point shooting.

Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Marquette 71, Pittsburgh 66

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Syracuse Orange vs. Georgetown Hoyas 2-18-10

February 18, 2010

The Syracuse Orange and the Georgetown Hoyas will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Verizon Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hoyas listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Orange, while the game’s total is sitting at 142½.

Syracuse lost to Louisville 66-60 as a 7.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (148).

Wesley Johnson led Syracuse with 14 points and Andy Rautin netted 12 points.

Georgetown lost to Rutgers 71-68 as an 11-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (140).

Greg Monroe led Georgetown with 19 points and Austin Freeman deposited 17 points.

Team records:
Syracuse: 24-2 SU, 14-7 ATS
Georgetown: 18-6 SU, 11-9 ATS

Syracuse most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Providence are 7-3
After playing Louisville are 3-4
After a loss are 7-3

Georgetown most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Louisville are 5-1
After playing Rutgers are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Syracuse is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Syracuse’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Syracuse’s last 5 games on the road
Syracuse is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Georgetown’s last 5 games at home
Georgetown is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Georgetown is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgetown’s last 5 games when playing at home against Syracuse

Next up:
Syracuse at Providence, Tuesday, February 23
Georgetown at Louisville, Tuesday, February 23

FREE PICK : G.T. -1.5

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Auburn Tigers vs. Florida Gators 2-18-10

February 18, 2010

The Auburn Tigers and the Florida Gators will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Stephen O’Connell Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Gators listed as 9-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total is sitting at 144½.

Auburn was defeated 85-75 by Mississippi State on Saturday, as 10-point underdogs. That game’s combined score made it OVER the posted total of 144.5.

Tay Waller netted 21 points in a losing effort.

Florida was upended 76-64 by Xavier on Saturday, as 4-point favorites. That game’s 140 points went UNDER the night’s posted total of 145.

Chandler Parsons shot 6-for-12 from the field with 15 points in the loss.

Current streak:
Florida has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Auburn: 12-13 SU, 8-9-2 ATS
Florida: 17-8 SU, 11-9 ATS

Auburn most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Arkansas are 3-7
After playing Mississippi State are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Auburn’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Auburn’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Auburn’s last 5 games when playing Florida
Auburn is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Auburn
Florida is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Auburn
Florida is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Auburn
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games at home

Next up:
Auburn home to Arkansas, Saturday, February 20
Florida at Mississippi, Saturday, February 20

FREE PICK : Florida -9

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Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers 2-18-10

February 18, 2010

The Denver Nuggets and the Cleveland Cavaliers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Quicken Loans Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Nuggets, while the game’s total is sitting at 206.

The Nuggets were defeated 111-92 by the Spurs last time out, as 5.5-point favorites. The teams played UNDER the posted total of 206.

Nene Hilario collected 20 points and nine boards in a losing effort for the Nuggets.

LeBron James netted 32 points in helping the Cavaliers to a 115-106 victory over the Magic on Thursday. The Cavaliers covered the 5.5-point spread, while the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 193.

James finished with eight rebounds and 13 assists, while J.J. Hickson added 20 in the win.

Current streak:
Cleveland has won 13 straight games.

Team records:
Denver: 35-18 SU, 24-26-3 ATS
Cleveland: 43-11 SU, 27-25-2 ATS

Denver most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing San Antonio are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Charlotte are 5-5
After playing Orlando are 7-3
After a win are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
Denver is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
Denver is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Denver is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver’s last 6 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 8 games at home

Next up:
Denver at Washington, Friday, February 19
Cleveland at Charlotte, Friday, February 19

FREE PICK : Denver +6.5

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Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers 2-18-10

February 18, 2010

The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at STAPLES Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game’s total is sitting at 188½.

Paul Pierce and Rasheed Wallace scored 17 points each to lead the Celtics past the Kings 95-92 on Tuesday night.

Boston couldn’t cover as 6-point road favorites, while the game played UNDER the 198.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Shannon Brown dropped 27 points and hauled down 10 rebounds to lead the Lakers over the Warriors 104-94 on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles couldn’t cover as 13-point home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 216-point total set by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Boston: 33-18 SU, 19-31-1 ATS
Los Angeles: 42-13 SU, 25-29-1 ATS

Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Portland are 3-7
After playing Sacramento are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Memphis are 6-4
After playing Golden State are 9-1
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston’s last 7 games
Boston is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Boston is 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games when playing LA Lakers
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
LA Lakers are 21-2 SU in their last 23 games at home
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games
LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Boston

Next up:
Boston at Portland, Friday, February 19
LA Lakers at Memphis, Tuesday, February 23

FREE PICK : Celtics +3

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UNLV Rebels vs. Utah Utes 2-17-10

February 17, 2010

The UNLV Rebels and the Utah Utes will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Huntsman Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rebels listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Utes, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

UNLV was downed 68-58 by San Diego State at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl Saturday.

SDSU covered as a 3.5-point home favorite while the final score played UNDER the 136.5-point total.

Utah was defeated 68-65 by New Mexico last time out, as 3-point underdogs. That game’s 133 points fell UNDER the posted total of 141.

Marshall Henderson poured in a game-high 21 points in a losing cause.

Current streak:
UNLV has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
UNLV: 19-6 SU, 15-8 ATS
Utah: 11-13 SU, 9-11-1 ATS

UNLV most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
Before playing Colorado State are 5-5
After playing San Diego State are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Utah most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing San Diego State are 9-1
After playing New Mexico are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
UNLV is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
UNLV is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UNLV’s last 5 games
UNLV is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Utah is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against UNLV
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah’s last 7 games when playing UNLV
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah’s last 6 games when playing at home against UNLV
Utah is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing UNLV

Next up:
UNLV home to Colorado State, Saturday, February 20
Utah at San Diego State, Saturday, February 20

FREE PICK : Utah +3.5

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Texas Longhorns vs. Missouri Tigers 2-17-10

February 17, 2010

The Texas Longhorns and the Missouri Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Mizzou Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Longhorns, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Texas served Nebraska a 91-51 blowout at Frank Erwin Special Events Center Saturday.

Texas covered as a 14-point home favorite while the final score played OVER the 134.5-point total.

Missouri lost in crushing fashion, falling 64-62 to Baylor on a last-second tip in at the Ferrell Center Saturday.

Missouri covered as a 4-point road underdog while the final score played UNDER the 146-point total.

Team records:
Texas: 20-5 SU, 10-11 ATS
Missouri: 18-7 SU, 11-8 ATS

Texas most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
Before playing Texas Tech are 8-2
After playing Nebraska are 9-1
After a win are 7-3

Missouri most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
Before playing Nebraska are 5-5
After playing Baylor are 8-2
After a loss are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas’s last 7 games when playing Missouri
Texas is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Missouri
Texas is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Missouri
Texas is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
Missouri is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Missouri’s last 7 games when playing Texas
Missouri is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
Missouri is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas

Next up:
Texas at Texas Tech, Saturday, February 20
Missouri at Nebraska, Saturday, February 20

FREE PICK : Missouri -2.5

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