Niagara-Villanova Preview

The Niagara Purple Eagles and the Villanova Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Villanova Pavilion.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Dante Cunningham went for 31 points and 11 rebounds, as Villanova pounded Fordham 107-68 on Monday night.
Villanova covered as 21-point home favorites as the game played over the 134.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Villanova has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Niagara: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Villanova: 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Niagara most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
Before playing Appalachian State are 3-1
After playing Towson State are 1-0
After a win are 4-6

Villanova most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Monmouth are 0-2
After playing Fordham are 1-0
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Niagara is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Niagara is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Niagara is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Niagara’s last 6 games
Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Villanova is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Niagara home to Appalachian State, Saturday, November 22
Villanova home to Monmouth, Tuesday, November 25

 

Ball State-Butler Preview

The Ball State Cardinals and the Butler Bulldogs will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Team records:
Ball State: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Butler: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Ball State most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
After a win are 1-9

Butler most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
After playing Drake are 1-0
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ball State’s last 5 games on the road
Ball State is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Ball State is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
Ball State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Butler is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Butler is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ball State
Butler is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ball State
Butler is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games
Next up:
Ball State home to SIU Edwardsville, Saturday, November 22
Butler home to Indiana South Bend, Saturday, November 22

 

South Florida-Virginia Preview

The South Florida Bulls and the Virginia Cavaliers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at John Paul Jones Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Bulls steamrolled the Mustangs 60-46 at the USF Sun Dome Friday night.
The Bulls covered as 10.5-point home favorites while the final score went under the 131.5-point total.
Team records:
South Florida: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Virginia: 1-0 SU, 0-0 ATS
South Florida most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

Virginia most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Radford are 0-1
After playing VMI are 3-3
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Florida’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Florida’s last 6 games
South Florida is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
South Florida is 8-15-1 ATS in its last 24 games on the road
Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Virginia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
South Florida home to High Point, Tuesday, November 25
Virginia home to Radford, Friday, November 21

 

Charlotte-Appalachian State Preview

The Charlotte 49ers and the Appalachian State Mountaineers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Holmes Convocation Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Team records:
Charlotte: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS
Appalachian State: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Clemson are 0-1
After playing Old Dominion are 5-0
After a loss are 6-4

Appalachian State most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Niagara are 3-1
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte’s last 7 games
Charlotte is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Appalachian State
Charlotte is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Appalachian State is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home
Appalachian State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte
Appalachian State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte
Appalachian State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Charlotte home to Clemson, Saturday, November 22
Appalachian State at Niagara, Saturday, November 22

 

UNC Wilmington-Wake Forest Preview

The UNC Wilmington Seahawks and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Joel Coliseum.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Current streak:
UNC Wilmington has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
UNC Wilmington: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS
Wake Forest: 1-0 SU, 0-0 ATS
UNC Wilmington most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

Wake Forest most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Winston Salem State are 1-1
After playing North Carolina Central are 1-0
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
UNC Wilmington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
UNC Wilmington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of UNC Wilmington’s last 13 games
UNC Wilmington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Wake Forest is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games at home
Wake Forest is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
UNC Wilmington at Kent State, Sunday, November 23
Wake Forest home to Winston Salem State, Monday, November 24

 

Ball State-Central Michigan Preview

The fans at Kelly/Shorts Stadium will be treated to a game between the Ball State Cardinals and the Central Michigan Chippewas when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 7-point favorites versus the Chippewas, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
MiQuale Lewis ran for 165 yards on 26 carries with two touchdowns to lead Ball State past Miami-OH 31-16 in Week 12.
Ball State failed to cover as 16-point road favorites as the game played under the 54.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Central Michigan blew a big lead in the fourth quarter before pulling out a 33-30 victory over Northern Illinois in OT in Week 12. Central Michigan won the game as a 4-point road underdog, and the combined 63 points sailed OVER the posted total of 50.
Dan LeFevour threw two TD passes and rushed for a pair. LeFevour finished 19-for-26 with 189 yards passing and rushed for 137 yards in the win.
Current streak:
Ball State has won 10 straight games.
Central Michigan has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Ball State: 10-0 SU, 7-2 ATS
Central Michigan: 8-2 SU, 6-3 ATS
Ball State most recently:
When playing in November are 7-3
When playing on turf are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When playing within the conference are 9-1

Central Michigan most recently:
When playing in November are 8-2
When playing on turf are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Ball State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Ball State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Ball State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ball State’s last 5 games
Central Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Central Michigan is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home
Central Michigan is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Central Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ball State
Next up:
Ball State home to Western Michigan, Tuesday, November 25
Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan, Friday, November 28

 

NIU/Kent

The Northern Illinois Huskies and the Kent State Golden Flashes will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Dix Stadium.

BetUs Sportsbook oddsmakers currently have the Huskies listed as 3-point favorites versus the Golden Flashes, while the game’s total is sitting at 51. The top spread side and total for the game and tonight’s NBA and college basketball picks are all up.

Northern Illinois fell 33-30 to Central Michigan in OT in Week 12. Northern Illinois was a 4-point favorite in that game, while the 63 points sailed OVER the posted total of 50.

Chad Spann scored two rushing touchdowns in the loss.

Kent State held off Temple and prevailed with a 41-38 victory in Week 12, as a slight 1-point underdog at home. The 79 points sailed OVER the posted total of 47.

Julian Edelman ran for a pair of touchdowns, while finishing with 144 yards rushing and 232 yards passing in the win.

Current streak:
Northern Illinois has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Northern Illinois: 5-5 SU, 5-4 ATS
Kent State
: 3-7 SU, 2-6-1 ATS

Northern Illinois most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing within the conference are 5-5

Kent State most recently:
When playing in November are 2-8
When playing on turf are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Northern Illinois is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Northern Illinois is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Kent State
Northern Illinois is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kent State
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Northern Illinois’s last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kent State’s last 7 games
Kent State is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Kent State is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
Kent State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Northern Illinois

Next up:
Northern Illinois home to Navy, Tuesday, November 25
Kent State at Buffalo, Friday, November 28

Tuesday Betting Rundown

Let the nation’s top football handicappers go over the week 12 NFL power rankings for you. Just sit back, stop looking at those photos of Kimberlee Ouwroulis, Nicole Lapin, and Mary Delgado. Just pop some Fleur de Sel, sit back and enjoy a great night of college basketball, college football and NBA betting.

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In other betting news, the sportsbooks report that a few sharp players bet on Luis Pujols and Dustin Pedroia to win the NL MVP and AL MVP respectively.

In lieu of the Lean Cuisine recall, look for BetUs Sportsbook to post odds on which product is next.

Steelers-Chargers, USC-Stanford Raises Eyebrows Among Gamblers

After the questionable way in which Stanford-USC and the Steelers-Chargers games ended this weekend, I have never in my quarter century of handicapping heard from so many gamblers who are convinced that the Tim Donaghy scandal is more widespread in part of every sport.

OffshoreInsiders.com wants to state emphatically that we have no proof, but we also don’t have any other reasonable explanations as to what happened with the NFL officials and Jim Harbaugh’s remarkable conduct at the end of the college game.  

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