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Kent State beat Central Michigan twice this year, by 9 on Dec 1, by 23 at CMU Feb 23; Flashes won three of last four games but are just 4-5 as MAC home fave, winning by 3,19,9,5,9,10,5 and 17 pts. Chippewas are 2-2 in last four games, after losing 12 of first 14.

Eastern Michigan lost last four games, including double OT loss at Toledo Saturday; they lost 76-68 at Akron Jan 15, as 6.5-pt dog. Eagles are 5-3 as underdog on MAC road; only one of their eight MAC road losses was by more than 11 pts. Zips are 6-3 as home fave.

Buffalo won five of last six games; they're 6-1 against spread last seven games, covering last three tries as a home fave, with wins by 9,11,16 pts. Huskies are 0-9 as MAC road dog, failing to cover last four, losing on MAC road by 5,11,9,7,6,8,10,16 and 16 points.

Bowling Green lost three of last four games, covered three of last 14; they split with Ball State, winning by a point here Feb 16, losing 86-62 in Muncie Jan 18. Ball is 2-5 as MAC road dog, losing by 8,10,15,9,1,3 pts. Bowling Green is 3-6 as a home favorite.

Ohio U beat Marshall twice this year, 77-68 on road Jan 9, 83-62 at this site nine days ago; Ohio is 5-3 as MAC home fave, winning by 9,26,8,3,4,4,3,13 points. herd upset Miami in last game, just their third win in 18 MAC games; they're 5-4 as MAC road underdog.

Rider, Niagara split pair of wild games, with home side winning both, Eagles 102-97 on Jan 20, Broncs in OT nine days ago, 113-106. Rider playing third day in row Niagara just played yesterday, due to double bye for top seed. Broncs won their last four games in row.

SW Missouri was down 42-19 in first half Sunday, but rallied for win over top-seeded Salukis; they won both games vs Creighton this year, 80-73 at home, 79-71 in Omaha, as 5-pt dog. Bluejays won this tourney in foru of last six years; senior G McKinney, who missed last year with double cornea transplant, has never been on losing side in Arch Madness.

VCU won last six games, covered ten of last 12; they split pair of home wins vs ODU, winning 75-71, losing 82-76. Old Dominion was down 9 at half Sunday, but Hofstra got tired and Monarchs won by 14; they lost twice in last six games after 13-1 start in CAA.

Western Kentucky played last night, Denver didn't, so advantage Pioneer squad that lost 84-79 at Western Feb 10. Hilltoppers split last four games after 8-3 start in league. Denver won last four games, allowing 55.5 ppg; they're 12-4 vs spread in Sun Belt games.

UL-Lafayette won last night, Florida International won Saturday; Panthers won five of last seven games, but lost 67-50 at Lafayette Jan 22, as 12-pt dog. Cajuns are just 5-3 in last eight games, after 7-1 start in Sun Belt; they covered ten of their last 13 games.

St Mary's survived foul-filled game last night; their star Kickert has sprained right knee, left ankle; Gaels split pair vs Gonzaga, winning 89-81 at home, losing 68-63 in Spokane. Zags won last ten games, covered five of last seven. Think both teams will make NCAA field.

College Basketball Trend Report

C MICHIGAN (10 - 17) at KENT ST (19 - 11) - 3/7/2005, 7:00 PM

Top Trends for this game.

C MICHIGAN is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.

C MICHIGAN is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History

C MICHIGAN is 3-2 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons

KENT ST is 4-1 straight up against C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons

2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

E MICHIGAN (12 - 17) at AKRON (18 - 9) - 3/7/2005, 7:00 PM

Top Trends for this game.

E MICHIGAN is 18-37 ATS (-22.7 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.

AKRON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History

AKRON is 2-1 against the spread versus E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons

AKRON is 2-1 straight up against E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons

1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

N ILLINOIS (11 - 16) at BUFFALO (19 - - 3/7/2005, 7:00 PM

Top Trends for this game.

N ILLINOIS is 5-1 ATS (+3.9 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History

N ILLINOIS is 3-2 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons

BUFFALO is 3-2 straight up against N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons

1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

BALL ST (15 - 12) at BOWLING GREEN (17 - 10) - 3/7/2005, 7:00 PM

Top Trends for this game.

BALL ST is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.

BOWLING GREEN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.

BOWLING GREEN is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.

BOWLING GREEN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History

BALL ST is 5-2 against the spread versus BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons

BALL ST is 4-3 straight up against BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons

1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

MARSHALL (6 - 21) at OHIO U (17 - 10) - 3/7/2005, 9:00 PM

Top Trends for this game.

MARSHALL is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road games in all tournament games since 1997.

MARSHALL is 1-6 ATS (-5.6 Units) in road games in conference tournament games since 1997.

MARSHALL is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

MARSHALL is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

OHIO U is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a conference game this season.

OHIO U is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

OHIO U is 48-26 ATS (+19.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.

OHIO U is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.

OHIO U is 48-26 ATS (+19.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.

OHIO U is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.

OHIO U is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) in home games in March games since 1997.

OHIO U is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.

OHIO U is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History

OHIO U is 4-2 against the spread versus MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons

OHIO U is 4-2 straight up against MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons

2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

W KENTUCKY (21 - 7) vs. DENVER (19 - 9) - 3/7/2005, 6:30 PM