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Betting news, trends, odds and predictions for Monday, February 26, 2018 from various handicappers and websites

Posted : February 25, 2018 10:38 pm

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ESPN’s final Big Monday of the college basketball regular season offers up a pair of games in the ACC and the Big 12 featuring two teams looking to make a very deep run in the postseason. In a bonus game on ESPN2, two of the other top teams in the Big 12 are looking to add one more quality victory to the resume.

No. 5 Duke at Virginia Tech (ESPN, 7:00 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Duke -5 ½, Total 161

Betting Matchup

The Blue Devils have won their last five games both straight-up and against the spread with Saturday’s 60-44 romp over Syracuse as 13 ½-point home favorites. The total stayed UNDER 142 ½-points in that game and it has stayed UNDER in five of their last six outings. Duke is now 12-4 SU in ACC play and 24-5 overall. Freshman sensation Marvin Bagley III returned to the lineup on Saturday after missing is last his last four starts and scored a game-high 19 points playing off the bench.

Virginia Tech is coming off a 75-68 loss to Louisville on Saturday as a four-point home favorite. The total stayed UNDER 151 ½ points and it has stayed UNDER in the Hokies’ last six games. They are in a three-way tie for sixth place in the ACC standings at 9-7 SU (8-8 ATS) with two games left to play. Junior guard Justin Robinson scored a team-high 16 points in Saturday’s loss as one of five players averaging at least 11 points per game this season. He has exceeded his team-high 13.8-point average in four of his last five starts

Betting Trends

-- The Blue Devils have gone a perfect 4-0 ATS in their last four Monday games and the total has gone OVER in their last five games on a Monday.

-- The Hokies are 4-1 ATS in their last five games coming off an ATS loss and the total has stayed UNDER in four of their last five home games.

-- Duke has won nine of the last 10 meetings SU including a 74-52 rout on Feb. 14 as an 11-point home favorite. Virginia Tech has a slight 3-2 edge ATS in the last five meetings and the total has stayed UNDER in eight of the last 10 games between the two.

Texas at No. 8 Kansas (ESPN, 9:00 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Kansas -9, Total 138

Betting Matchup

Texas got past Oklahoma State 65-64 on Saturday, but it could not cover as a five-point home favorite. It has failed to cover in five of its last six games while going 2-4 SU. The total has stayed UNDER in the Longhorns’ last three games. They are 7-9 SU in Big 12 play with a 9-7 record ATS. Junior guard Kerwin Roach II is one of four Texas players averaging at least 12 PPG and he scored the game-winner on Saturday as part of his 12 points on the day. Junior forward Dylan Osetkowski is the team’s leading scorer (13.7 points) and he added 13 points in the winning cause.

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With Saturday’s thrilling 74-72 victory over rival Texas Tech, the Jayhawks laid claim to a record 14th-straight Big 12 regular season title. They are 12-4 SU with two conference games left to play. Kansas covered in that game as a 2 ½-point road underdog and the total went OVER 142 ½ points. It has now covered in its last three games with the total going OVER in three of its last four outings. Senior guard Devonte’ Graham scored a game-high 26 points against the Red Raiders.

Betting Trends

-- The Longhorns are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games following a SU win and the total has stayed UNDER in 24 of their last 34 road games.

-- The Jayhawks have covered in their last four Monday games and the total has stayed UNDER in seven of their last 10 games coming off a SU win.

-- Kansas beat Texas 92-86 in its Big 12 opener as a four-point road favorite. The road team in this matchup is now 7-0 ATS in the last seven meetings with the total staying UNDER in the last six meetings in Kansas.

No. 6 Texas Tech at No. 21 West Virginia (ESPN2, 9:00 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: West Virginia -5 ½, Total 142 ½

Betting Matchup

The Red Raiders have lost their last three games both SU and ATS to fall to 10-6 SU (7-9 ATS) in conference play. The total has gone OVER in three of their last four games. Texas Tech is just 2-5 both SU and ATS in its last seven road games in the Big 12 and the total has stayed UNDER in five of those contests. Guards’ Zhaire Smith and Jarrett Culver combined to score half of the team’s 72 points in Saturday’s loss to Kansas. The Red Raiders are averaging 75.7 points on the year.

At 10-6 in conference play, the Mountaineers will be looking to avenge an earlier 72-71 loss to Texas Tech on Jan. 13 as 4 ½-point road underdogs to secure the second seed in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament. They have won three of their last four games SU with Saturday’s 85-70 victory against Iowa State as heavy 17-point home favorites. West Virginia is now 4-6 ATS in its last 10 games with the total staying UNDER in five of its last seven outings. Jevon Carter became the first player from a major conference to post more than 1,500 points, 500 rebounds, 500 assists and 300 steals in their collegiate career.

Betting Trends

-- The Red Raiders are 0-5 ATS in their last five games following a SU loss and the total has stayed UNDER in 10 of their last 13 road games.

-- The Mountaineers are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games on a Monday and the total has stayed UNDER in seven of their last eight Monday games.

-- Head-to-head in this conference clash, the road team is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings and the total has gone OVER in four of the last five meetings in West Virginia.

By David Schwab
VegasInsider.com

Posted : February 25, 2018 10:46 pm

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“Championship Week” for the major and mid-major college basketball conferences will begin this week and continue for two weeks up until "Selection Sunday" which is slated for Mar. 11, 2018.

bettors can start placing wagers on select tournaments at BetOnline.ag.

Listed below are the six major conferences.

Odds per BetOnline.ag

Big Ten Tournament
Date: Feb. 28-Mar. 4
Venue: Madison Square Garden
Location: New York, NY
2017 Winner: Michigan Wolverines

Michigan State 9/4
Purdue 4/1
Ohio State 5/1
Michigan 8/1
Penn State 10/1
Nebraska 10/1
Indiana 20/1
Maryland 25/1
Wisconsin 33/1
Northwestern 33/1
Minnesota 100/1
Illinois 100/1
Rutgers 100/1
Iowa 100/1

ACC Tournament
Date: Mar. 6-Mar. 10
Venue: Barclays Center
Location: Brooklyn, NY
2017 Winner: Duke Blue Devils

Virginia 3/1
Duke 3/1
North Carolina 5/1
Clemson 8/1
Virginia Tech 12/1
NC State 14/1
Florida State 16/1
Miami Florida 16/1
Louisville 25/1
Syracuse 25/1
Notre Dame 33/1
Boston College 50/1
Georgia Tech 100/1
Wake Forest 100/1
Pittsburgh 250/1

Big 12 Tournament
Date: Mar. 7-Mar. 10
Venue: Sprint Center
Location: Kansas City, MO
2017 Winner: Iowa State Cylcones

Kansas 9/4
Texas Tech 9/2
West Virginia 9/2
Kansas State 7/1
TCU 10/1
Baylor 12/1
Oklahoma 20/1
Texas 20/1
Oklahoma State 20/1
Iowa State 25/1

Big East Tournament
Date: Mar. 7-Mar. 10
Venue: Madison Square Garden
Location: New York City, NY
2017 Winner: Villanova Wildcats

Villanova 3/2
Xavier 5/2
Butler 7/1
Seton Hall 8/1
Creighton 8/1
Providence 16/1
Marquette 25/1
Georgetown 50/1
St. John's 50/1
DePaul 100/1

Pac-12 Tournament
Date: Mar. 7-Mar. 10
Venue: T-Mobile Arena
Location: Paradise, Nevada
2017 Winner: Arizona Wildcats

Arizona 11/4
USC 9/2
Utah 5/1
UCLA 6/1
Stanford 8/1
Arizona State 7/1
Washington 8/1
Oregon 10/1
Colorado 16/1
Oregon State 40/1
Washington State 66/1
California 66/1

SEC Tournament
Date: Mar. 7-Mar. 11
Venue: Scottrade Center
Location: St. Louis, MO
2017 Winner: Kentucky Wildcats

Auburn 11/4
Tennessee 4/1
Mississippi State 7/1
Kentucky 7/1
Alabama 10/1
Florida 10/1
Missouri 14/1
Arkansas 16/1
Texas A&M 16/1
LSU 25/1
Georgia 50/1
South Carolina 50/1
Ole Miss 100/1
Vanderbilt 100/1

Posted : February 25, 2018 10:49 pm

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Monday’s college basketball
Marquette forced 25 turnovers (+11), made 13-26 on arc in 74-65 home win over Georgetown Dec 30; Hoyas are 4-3 in last seven series games, winning last three played here, by 6-10-18 points. Marquette lost six of its last nine games; they’re 3-5 on Big East road, losing last game at DePaul Saturday. Hoyas lost six of last eight games, three of last four at home. Georgetown is 4-7 in last 11 games as home underdogs, 2-3 this year; Marquette is 3-5 in last eight games as road favorites, 1-1 this year. Big East home underdogs are 13-11 vs spread.

Duke made 15-33 on arc, crushed Virginia Tech 74-52 at home Feb 14; Blue Devils won 10 of last 11 games with Tech, but lost 89-75 here LY. Duke won its last five games; they’re they won five of last seven road games, losing at St John’s, North Carolina. Tech is 7-3 in last ten games; they split last four home games. Hokies are 5-7 vs top 50 teams this season. Duke is 15-19 in last 34 games as road favorites; Hokies covered 16 of last 19 games as an ACC home underdog. ACC home underdogs are 13-21 against the spread.

Kansas made 17-35 on arc in 92-86 win at Texas Dec 29, its 17th win in row over the Longhorns. Texas lost its last 10 visits to Lawrence, with nine of 10 losses by 17+ points. Texas lost five of its last eight games overall; they’re 3-5 on Big X road, and are shorthanded because of injury/suspension. Jayhawks clinched tie for Big X title Saturday; they’re 6-2 at home in Big X. Kansas is 8-18 vs spread in its last 26 Big X home games, but covered last two; Texas is 12-10 under Smart as road underdogs, 3-4 this year. Big X home favorites are 28-29 vs spread.

Texas Tech outscored West Virginia 24-14 on foul line in 72-71 home win Jan 13; WVU had led by 11 with 12:58 left to play. Mountaineers won seven of last nine series games; Red Raiders lost last five visits here, by 2-6-19-22-9 points. Tech lost its last three games by 2-8-2 points- they’re 3-5 on Big X road, and their PG is playing hurt (toe). WVU won five of last seven games, three of last four at home. Tech is 5-6 under Beard as road underdogs, 2-1 this year; WVU is 7-9 in last 16 games as home favorites, 3-4 this year. Big X home favorites are 28-29 vs spread.

Elon blew a 10-point lead with 1:53 left, then lost 85-74 in OT at James Madison Jan 18; JMU is 5-2 vs Elon in CAA meetings. Dukes lost three of last four games overall, eight of last nine road games; four of their last five games were decided by 3 or fewer points. Elon lost its last five games, scoring less than 60 points in last three; Phoenix is lost three of their last four home tilts. Elon is 9-11 as CAA home favorites, 2-3 this year; JMU is 18-9-1 in last 28 games as road underdogs, 6-1-1 this year. CAA home favorites are 28-34 vs spread.

Fresno State shot 60% inside arc in 71-59 home win over Air Force Dec 30; Bulldogs won nine of last ten series games- they lost 81-72 here LY- teams split last four series games played here. Air Force lost six of its last nine games but they upset Utah St at home Saturday. Falcons are 3-4 a home in MW games. Fresno got upset by Wyoming Saturday; they won five of last six games. AFA is 5-8-1 in last 14 games as home favorites, 1-0 this year; Fresno is 11-6 in last 17 games as road underdogs, 3-1 this year. Mountain West home favorites 29-23 vs spread.

Posted : February 26, 2018 10:01 am

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Monday, February 26

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MARQUETTE (16 - 12) at GEORGETOWN (15 - 12) - 2/26/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARQUETTE is 128-89 ATS (+30.1 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 128-89 ATS (+30.1 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 55-34 ATS (+17.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 178-221 ATS (-65.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGETOWN is 3-1 against the spread versus MARQUETTE over the last 3 seasons
MARQUETTE is 3-2 straight up against GEORGETOWN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DUKE (24 - 5) at VIRGINIA TECH (20 - 9) - 2/26/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 52-31 ATS (+17.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 52-31 ATS (+17.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 44-29 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
DUKE is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
DUKE is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
DUKE is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 2-1 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 2-1 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TEXAS (17 - 12) at KANSAS (23 - 6) - 2/26/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 3-2 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 5-0 straight up against TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TEXAS TECH (22 - 7) at W VIRGINIA (21 - 8) - 2/26/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 135-179 ATS (-61.9 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 94-126 ATS (-44.6 Units) in road games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 94-126 ATS (-44.6 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 82-119 ATS (-48.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 82-117 ATS (-46.7 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 41-65 ATS (-30.5 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 3-2 against the spread versus TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 3-2 straight up against TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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USC UPSTATE (7 - 24) at FLA GULF COAST (21 - 10) - 2/26/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA GULF COAST is 36-14 ATS (+20.6 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 36-14 ATS (+20.6 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 27-10 ATS (+16.0 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in conference tournament games since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA GULF COAST is 5-1 straight up against USC UPSTATE over the last 3 seasons

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KENNESAW ST (10 - 19) at JACKSONVILLE (14 - 17) - 2/26/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in conference tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSONVILLE is 3-3 straight up against KENNESAW ST over the last 3 seasons

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STETSON (12 - 19) at LIPSCOMB (20 - 9) - 2/26/2018, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
STETSON is 1-0 against the spread versus LIPSCOMB over the last 3 seasons
LIPSCOMB is 6-1 straight up against STETSON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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N FLORIDA (13 - 18) at NEW JERSEY TECH (14 - 15) - 2/26/2018, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
N FLORIDA is 4-2 straight up against NEW JERSEY TECH over the last 3 seasons

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JAMES MADISON (9 - 21) at ELON (14 - 16) - 2/26/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JAMES MADISON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games this season.
JAMES MADISON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
JAMES MADISON is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ELON is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games this season.
ELON is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
ELON is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) after a conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
JAMES MADISON is 3-2 against the spread versus ELON over the last 3 seasons
JAMES MADISON is 3-2 straight up against ELON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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FRESNO ST (20 - 9) at AIR FORCE (11 - 16) - 2/26/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AIR FORCE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all home games this season.
AIR FORCE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
AIR FORCE is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
FRESNO ST is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
AIR FORCE is 5-0 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
FRESNO ST is 4-1 straight up against AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Posted : February 26, 2018 11:27 am