Temple-Kansas Preview

The Temple Owls and the Kansas Jayhawks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Allen Fieldhouse.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jayhawks listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Owls, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Christmas came early for Temple as Dionte Christmas poured in 35 points to help upset Tennessee 88-72 on Saturday afternoon.
The Owls covered the 8-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the day’s posted total of 150.
Sherron Collins led Kansas in scoring with 19 points, while Cole Aldrich was the top rebounder with 13 in a 61-60 loss to Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon.
The Jayhawks failed to cover the 17.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the posted total of 150.
Current streak:
Temple has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Temple: 5-3 SU, 5-2 ATS
Kansas: 7-2 SU, 3-2 ATS
Temple most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Long Beach State are 1-0
After playing Tennessee are 0-1
After a win are 7-3

Kansas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1
Before playing Arizona are 7-1
After playing Massachusetts are 2-0
After a loss are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
Temple is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
Temple is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Kansas is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
Kansas is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games
Next up:
Temple at Long Beach State, Monday, December 22
Kansas at Arizona, Tuesday, December 23

 

Minnesota-Louisville Preview

The Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Louisville Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Freedom Hall.

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

Earl Clark threw down 25 points with 16 rebounds in a double-double performance as Louisville rolled past Mississippi 77-68 on Thursday. Louisville could not cover the 16-point spread, and the 145 points fell UNDER the posted total of 149.

Current streak:
Minnesota has won 9 straight games.
Louisville has won 5 straight games.

Team records:
Minnesota: 9-0 SU, 4-2 ATS
Louisville: 7-1 SU, 4-4 ATS

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Southeastern Louisiana are 0-1
After playing South Dakota State are 2-1
After a win are 9-1

Louisville most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1
Before playing UAB are 7-3
After playing Mississippi are 2-0
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Louisville’s last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Louisville’s last 8 games

Next up:
Minnesota home to Southeastern Louisiana, Tuesday, December 23
Louisville home to UAB, Saturday, December 27

Michigan State-Texas Preview

The Michigan State Spartans and the Texas Longhorns will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Frank Erwin Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Raymar Morgan went for 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead Michigan State over Citadel 79-65 on Wednesday night.
Michigan State couldn’t cover as 29-point home favorites as the game played over the 134.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Michigan State has won 3 straight games.
Texas has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Michigan State: 7-2 SU, 3-4 ATS
Texas: 9-1 SU, 4-3 ATS
Michigan State most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Oakland are 4-2
After playing The Citadel are 1-0
After a win are 5-5

Texas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Wisconsin are 1-3
After playing Texas Southern are 1-1
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Michigan State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Michigan State is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Michigan State at Oakland, Saturday, December 27
Texas at Wisconsin, Tuesday, December 23

 

Xavier-Duke Preview

The Xavier Musketeers and the Duke Blue Devils will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
C.J. Anderson netted 17 points with 12 rebounds for a double-double on Saturday, as Xavier defeated Cincinnati 76-66. Xavier covered the 2.5-point spread, while the 142 points made it OVER the posted total of 131.
Derrick Brown had 20 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double in that game.
Current streak:
Xavier has won 9 straight games.
Team records:
Xavier: 9-0 SU, 3-4-1 ATS
Duke: 9-1 SU, 5-4 ATS
Xavier most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Butler are 1-0
After playing Cincinnati are 7-3
After a win are 9-1

Duke most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Xavier is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Xavier is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Xavier is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Duke is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Next up:
Xavier home to Butler, Tuesday, December 23
Duke home to Loyola, Wednesday, December 31

 

Pacers-76ers Preview

The Indiana Pacers and the Philadelphia 76ers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Wachovia Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Pacers fell 117-109 to the Clippers in double OT last time out, as 3-point underdogs at home. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 204.
Jarrett Jack netted 27 points with four rebounds and seven assists in the loss.
The 76ers pulled ahead for good in the fourth quarter and came away with a 109-103 victory over the Wizards on Friday. The 76ers covered the 1.5-point spread, while the combined 212 points sailed OVER the posted total of 194.
Louis Williams tossed in a game-high 26 points to lead the way, while Andre Iguodala and Thaddeus Young had 18 points apiece in that win.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 9-17 SU, 13-12-1 ATS
Philadelphia: 12-14 SU, 11-15 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing New Jersey are 2-8
After playing LA Clippers are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana’s last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Philadelphia’s last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana
Philadelphia is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Indiana
Next up:
Indiana home to New Jersey, Tuesday, December 23
Philadelphia at Boston, Tuesday, December 23

 

Lakers-Magic Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Amway Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Lakers lost 89-87 to the Heat last time out, as 8-point favorites on the road. The game’s 176 points fell UNDER the posted total of 203.
Kobe Bryant shot 12-for-24 from the field with 28 points.
Orlando held San Antonio to just 29 points in the first half as they ran away with a 90-78 victory over on Thursday. Orlando easily covered the slight 2.5-point spread, while the 168 points fell UNDER the posted total of 192.
Jameer Nelson led the way with 24 points, four rebounds and seven assists. Rashard Lewis chipped in with 15 points in this contest.
Current streak:
Orlando has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 21-4 SU, 11-14 ATS
Orlando: 20-6 SU, 16-9-1 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Memphis are 7-3
After playing Miami are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Golden State are 7-3
After playing San Antonio are 4-6
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Orlando
LA Lakers are 21-4 SU in their last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing on the road against Orlando
LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Orlando is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Orlando is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando’s last 6 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Next up:
LA Lakers at Memphis, Monday, December 22
Orlando home to Golden State, Monday, December 22

 

Warriors-Bobcats Preview

The Golden State Warriors and the Charlotte Bobcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Warriors were crushed 115-99 by the Hawks last time out, as 10.5-point road underdogs. The 214 points went UNDER the posted total of 217.
Marco Belinelli dropped a game-high 27 points in the loss.
The Bobcats controlled the game from start-to-finish as they tore apart the Grizzlies 112-83 on Friday. The Bobcats won the game as a 3.5-point underdog, while the 195 points made it OVER the posted total of 182.5.
Boris Diaw had a double-double for the Bobcats with 26 points and 10 rebounds, while Emeka Okafor added 25 points in the win.
Current streak:
Golden State has lost 5 straight games.
Charlotte has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Golden State: 7-20 SU, 10-17 ATS
Charlotte: 9-18 SU, 16-11 ATS
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Orlando are 5-5
After playing Atlanta are 3-7
After a loss are 1-9

Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-4
Before playing Washington are 3-7
After playing Memphis are 5-3
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State’s last 6 games when playing Charlotte
Golden State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte
Golden State is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Golden State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte’s last 6 games when playing Golden State
Charlotte is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Golden State
Charlotte is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Next up:
Golden State at Orlando, Monday, December 22
Charlotte home to Washington, Tuesday, December 23

 

Ravens-Cowboys Preview

The Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Texas Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cowboys listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Ravens, while the game’s total is sitting at 39.
The Ravens lost to Pittsburgh 13-9 as a 3-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (34).
Joe Flacco threw for 115 yards with two interceptions for Baltimore and Le’Ron McClain rushed for 87 yards on 23 carries.
The Cowboys defeated the Giants 20-8 as a 3-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (46.5).
Tony Romo passed for 244 yards with a pair of touchdowns for Dallas, while Tashard Choice rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown on nine carries.
Team records:
Baltimore: 9-5 SU, 10-4 ATS
Dallas: 9-5 SU, 7-7 ATS
Baltimore most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 5-5

Dallas most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas’s last 5 games
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Baltimore home to Jacksonville, Sunday, December 28
Dallas at Philadelphia, Sunday, December 28

 

Las Vegas Bowl:BYU-Arizona Preview

Two teams that reside near the desert will show up in the desert December 20 for the annual Las Vegas Bowl. BYU and Arizona will both be gunning for a victory at Sam Boyd Stadium in a game that pits the 10-2 Cougars against the 7-5 Wildcats.
Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 3-point favorites versus the Cougars, while the game’s total is sitting at 60.
BYU was crushed 48-24 by Utah in Week 13, as 7-point underdogs. The 72 points sailed OVER the posted total of 55.
Harvey Unga carries the ball 15 times for 116 yards with two touchdowns in the loss.
Willie Tuitama threw two touchdown passes in leading Arizona to a 31-10 victory over Arizona State in their regular-season finale. Arizona covered the 10.5-point spread, while the 41 points went UNDER the posted total of 49.
Tuitama completed 24-of-37 pass attempts for 270 yards for Arizona. Nic Grigsby ran for 112 yards off 21 carries with one TD in the win.
Team records:
BYU: 10-2 SU, 3-8 ATS
Arizona: 7-5 SU, 7-5 ATS
BYU most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

Arizona most recently:
When playing in December are 3-1
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
BYU is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of BYU’s last 5 games
BYU is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Arizona is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games

 

 

St. Petersburg Bowl: Memphis-South Florida

It’s a home game of sorts for the South Florida Bulls when they play Memphis December 20 at Tropicana Field. At stake will be the inaugural St. Petersburg Bowl and while the Bulls are favored, they are just 1-3 ATS in the past four games against the Tigers.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 11½-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total is sitting at 55.
Steven Black rushed for three touchdowns to lead Memphis to an easy 45-6 win over Tulane in Week 14.
The Tigers covered the 14-point spread, while the final score played just UNDER the day’s posted total of 53.
South Florida fell 13-7 to West Virginia in Week 15, as 7-point road underdogs. That game’s 20 points fell well UNDER the posted total of 47.
Matt Grothe completed 18-of-33 for 189 yards, while rushing for 63 yards and a TD in the loss.
Team records:
Memphis: 6-6 SU, 5-5-1 ATS
South Florida: 7-5 SU, 4-7 ATS
Memphis most recently:
When playing in December are 2-2
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

South Florida most recently:
When playing in December are 1-5
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Memphis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Florida’s last 5 games
South Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

 

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