Big 12 Basketball Preview: Iowa State Cyclones vs. Missouri Tigers

The Iowa State Cyclones 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 10½-point favorites versus the Cyclones, while the game's total is sitting at 145½.

Iowa State won its last outing, a 65-61 result against Kansas State on February 25. They covered in that game as a 7.5-point underdog.

Missouri was an 87-86 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Kansas. They covered the 8.5-point spread as underdogs.

Iowa State: Team record: 21-8 SU, 17-8 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Missouri The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games on the road is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games on the road is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Missouri

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Baylor are 7-3 After playing Kansas State are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

Missouri: Team record: 25-4 SU, 15-8-1 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Iowa State The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Iowa State is 19-1 SU in its last 20 games at home is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games

When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Texas Tech are 4-6 After playing Kansas are 7-3 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Iowa State home to Baylor, Saturday, March 3 Missouri at Texas Tech, Saturday, March 3

Big 12 Basketball Preview: Iowa State Cyclones vs. Missouri Tigers

Big East Basketball Preview: Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Cincinnati Bearcats

The fans at Fifth Third Arena will be treated to a game between the Marquette Golden Eagles and the Cincinnati Bearcats when they take their seats on Wednesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bearcats listed as 1-point favorites versus the Golden Eagles, while the game's total is sitting at 138½.

Marquette won its last outing, a 61-60 result against West Virginia on February 24. They covered in that game as a 2-point underdog.

Cincinnati lost its last outing, a 46-45 result against South Florida on February 26. They covered in that game as a 3-point underdog.

Marquette: Team record: 24-5 SU, 14-10-2 ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games on the road is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Georgetown are 8-2 After playing West Virginia are 5-2 After a win are 9-1

Cincinnati: Team record: 20-9 SU, 11-12 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing at home against Marquette is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 9 games

When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Villanova are 5-2 After playing South Florida are 2-8 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: Marquette home to Georgetown, Saturday, March 3 Cincinnati at Villanova, Saturday, March 3

Big East Basketball Preview: Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Cincinnati Bearcats

NBA Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. San Antonio Spurs

The Chicago Bulls and the San Antonio Spurs will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at AT&T Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 2-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game's total is sitting at 191.

Last time out for Chicago, they were a 99-95 winner as they battled the Hornets at home. The Bulls failed to cover in the match as a 13.5-point favorite, while 194 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

The Spurs were a 114-99 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Nuggets. They covered the 4-point spread as favorites, while the total score (213) made winners of OVER bettors.

Chicago: Team record: 28-8 SU, 20-15-1 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games when playing San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Cleveland are 7-3 After playing New Orleans are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

San Antonio: Team record: 24-10 SU, 20-13-1 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Charlotte are 9-1 After playing Denver are 6-4 After a win are 9-1

Next up: Chicago at Cleveland, Friday, March 2 San Antonio home to Charlotte, Friday, March 2

NBA Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. San Antonio Spurs

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies

The Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at FedEx Forum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Grizzlies listed as 2-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game's total is sitting at 181½.

Last time out for Dallas, they were a 93-92 loser as they battled the Nets at home. The Mavericks failed to cover in the match as a 10.5-point favorite, while 185 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Memphis was an 89-76 winner in its last match at home against the 76ers. They covered the 1.5-point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 165 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Dallas: Team record: 21-14 SU, 20-15 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing Memphis is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Memphis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing New Orleans are 8-2 After playing New Jersey are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

Memphis: Team record: 19-15 SU, 16-18 ATS

is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 10 games at home

When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing Philadelphia are 1-9 After a win are 6-4

Next up: Dallas at New Orleans, Friday, March 2 Memphis at Toronto, Friday, March 2

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies

The Playoff Test: Stars Measure Strength Against Betting Favorite Pittsburgh

The Dallas Stars will have to find a way to pick up a few extra wins heading into the final stretch of the season, and they'll get their first true opportunity to do so on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. After missing out on the postseason the past few years, they'll look to add to their 2012 NHL odds any way they can.

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Although, sure, the Pens sit just sixth in the Eastern Conference, there's no denying their legitimacy as a Stanley Cup futures contender. Even without Sidney Crosby the depth and experience of the team puts them as a threat on the NHL betting line.

With 10/1 odds of winning the Stanley Cup according to Bovada's oddsmakers - the fifth highest such mark in the NHL - they've proven that reputation matters.

That will be a hard fact to shake when Jamie Benn and Loui Eriksson look to launch the Stars into the playoffs for the first time since 2008. Dallas has increased their season point totals in each of the last three years but fell just short in 2011 with 95 points.

Is a return to the postseason in the cards? They do have 60/1 odds on the NHL futures line. Fans and bettors alike will get a better idea of what to expect out of Dallas after the Wednesday clash with slightly-favored Pittsburgh.

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SEC Basketball Preview: Florida Gators vs. Vanderbilt Commodores

The Florida Gators and the Vanderbilt Commodores will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Memorial Gymnasium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Commodores listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Gators, while the game's total is sitting at 139½.

Florida was a 76-62 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Georgia. They failed to cover the 7-point spread as favorites.

Vanderbilt lost its last outing, an 83-74 result against Kentucky on February 25. They covered in that game as a 11.5-point underdog.

Florida: Team record: 22-7 SU, 12-12 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 8 games when playing on the road against Vanderbilt is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 10-0 Before playing Kentucky are 5-5 After playing Georgia are 3-7 After a loss are 9-1

Vanderbilt: Team record: 20-9 SU, 13-12 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 8 games when playing at home against Florida is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Florida

When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Tennessee are 6-4 After playing Kentucky are 7-3 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: Florida home to Kentucky, Sunday, March 4 Vanderbilt at Tennessee, Saturday, March 3

SEC Basketball Preview: Florida Gators vs. Vanderbilt Commodores

Big 10 Basketball Preview: Michigan State Spartans vs. Indiana Hoosiers

The Michigan State Spartans and the Indiana Hoosiers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Branch McCracken Court at Assembly Hall.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spartans listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Hoosiers, while the game's total is sitting at 138.

Michigan State was a 62-34 winner in their most recent outing at home against Nebraska. They covered the 17-point spread as favorites.

Indiana won its last outing, a 69-50 result against Minnesota on February 26. They covered in that game as a 2-point underdog.

Michigan State: Team record: SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games on the road is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Indiana

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Ohio State are 6-4 After playing Nebraska are 1-0 After a win are 8-2

Indiana: Team record: SU, ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Michigan State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Michigan State

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Purdue are 4-6 After playing Minnesota are 2-8 After a win are 5-5

Next up: Michigan State home to Ohio State, Sunday, March 4 Indiana home to Purdue, Sunday, March 4

Big 10 Basketball Preview: Michigan State Spartans vs. Indiana Hoosiers

HORIZON LEAGUE CBB CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT PREVIEW 2012

The Horizon League Men's College Basketball Tournament is set and will begin on Tuesday February 28. Valparaiso finished with a 21-10 overall record and a 14-4 record in the Conference to finish 1st in the regular season. Cleveland State earned the 2nd seed and a bye into the semi-finals. The Horizon League tournament is a little different from other tournaments as the Top 2 seeds advance automatically into the semi-finals.

Detroit, Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Butler all tied for 3rd with 11-7 conference records with Detroit getting the #3 seed due to a 3-1 record against Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Butler. Wisconsin-Milwaukee will grab the #4 seed and Butler sits in the #5 seed which is their worst seeding since 2005.

Youngstown State and Wisconsin Green Bay finished at 10-8 in the conference and will be seeded #6 and #7 respectively and will meet in the 1st round on Tuesday. This is the first time in the 33 year history of the Horizon Conference that seven teams have finished with 10 wins or more in conference play.

Here is a view of the upcoming tournament schedule:

2012 Horizon League Men's Basketball Championship: First Round - Tuesday, Feb. 28 (campus sites) Game 1: (10) Loyola at (3) Detroit, 7 p.m. ET Game 2: (7) Green Bay at (6) Youngstown State, 7:05 p.m. ET Game 3: (9) UIC at (4) Milwaukee, 8 p.m. ET Game 4: (8) Wright State at (5) Butler, 7 p.m. ET

Second Round - Friday, March 2 (Valparaiso) Game 5: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 6 p.m. ET (Horizon League Network | ESPN3) Game 6: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 8:30 p.m. ET (Horizon League Network | ESPN3)

Semifinals - Saturday, March 3 (Valparaiso) Game 7: Game 5 winner vs. (2) Cleveland State, 6 p.m. ET (ESPNU - tape delayed at 10:30 p.m. ET; live on ESPN3) Game 8: Game 6 winner at (1) Valparaiso, 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPNU)

Championship - Tuesday, March 6 (highest remaining seed) Game 9: Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner

Let's take a look at the Rocketman Power Ratings for the Horizon League. My ratings differ from the seedings so we'll look to take advantage of some soft lines here.

1. Cleveland State 78.32
2. Butler 77.45
3. Valparaiso 75.93
4. Detroit 75.53
5. Youngstown State 74.52
6. Wisconsin Milwaukee 74
7. Wisconsin Green Bay 73.64
8. Wright State 69.49
9. Loyola Chicago 67.65
10. Illinois Chicago 63.41

I have felt like Cleveland State was the Top team in the Horizon League all year and they finished on Top in my ratings. Butler has had an off year compared to what they normally do but this is still a very dangerous team come tournament time. Valparaiso should make some noise especially with them playing on their home court and having to only win 2 games at home to advance to the Big Dance.

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ROCKETMAN SLEEPER: BUTLER

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NBA Preview: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Clippers

The fans at STAPLES Center will be treated to a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Clippers when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Clippers listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Timberwolves, while the game's total is sitting at 196.

Minnesota was a 100-98 winner in its last match at home against the Jazz. They failed to cover the 5.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 198 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

In their last action, Los Angeles was a 103-95 winner at home against the Nuggets. They failed to cover the 9-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (198) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Minnesota: Team record: 17-17 SU, 19-15 ATS

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 9 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 11 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing LA Clippers

When playing on Tuesday are 2-8 Before playing LA Lakers are 3-7 After playing Utah are 2-8 After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles: Team record: 20-11 SU, 17-13-1 ATS

LA Clippers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota LA Clippers are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the LA Clippers last 11 games when playing at home against Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 7 games when playing Minnesota

When playing on Tuesday are 0-10 Before playing Sacramento are 4-6 After playing Denver are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Next up: Minnesota at LA Lakers, Wednesday, February 29 LA Clippers at Sacramento, Thursday, March 1

NBA Preview: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Clippers

Sixers in the Spotlight as NBA Betting Resumes

Nobody knows exactly what's been going on with the Philadelphia 76ers this season, but it's worked. Not only are they first in a half-decent Atlantic Division, they've hung with the Eastern Conference's best all year long. Now the success has started to translate over to the NBA betting line.

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Have the first few months of the season been a legitimate demonstration of what the Sixers bring to the table? Though they squeezed into the playoffs last spring, the success they've enjoyed over the course of the 2011-12 campaign is something new.

This Tuesday, as players flock back to work after the All-Star Break, the Sixers will travel to Michigan for a run-in with the unpredictable Detroit Pistons. With 30/1 odds of winning the NBA championship - compared to Detroit's 500/1 mark - Philadelphia is the obvious favorite heading into the game, but that?s what makes the matchup so intriguing.

Not only is Detroit hard to gauge - they've beaten Orlando once and Boston twice, yet continue to sit in the basement - but the jury is still out on Philadelphia as a contender.

Though their record has pushed them to the top of their division, NBA odds makers and fans alike are reluctant to buy in to a club whose leading scorer averages just over 15 points per game.

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Big South Conference Basketball Preview: Gardner-Webb Bulldogs vs. High Point Panthers

The Gardner-Webb Bulldogs and the High Point Panthers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Millis Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Panthers listed as 5-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game's total is sitting at 133.

Gardner-Webb was a 68-62 loser in its last match at home against Presbyterian.

In their last action, High Point was a 98-60 winner at home against Campbell.

Gardner-Webb: Team record: 12-19 SU, 0-1 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

High Point: Team record: 12-17 SU, 1-0 ATS

Big South Conference Basketball Preview: Gardner-Webb Bulldogs vs. High Point Panthers

Big 12 Basketball Preview: Kansas Jayhawks vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys

The Kansas Jayhawks and the Oklahoma State Cowboys will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Jayhawks listed as 9-point favorites versus the Cowboys, while the game's total is sitting at 134½.

Kansas was an 87-86 winner in their most recent outing at home against Missouri. They failed to cover the 8.5-point spread as favorites.

Oklahoma State was a 60-42 winner in their most recent outing at home against Texas A&M. They covered the 3-point spread as favorites.

Kansas: Team record: 24-5 SU, 14-13-1 ATS Current streak: won 6 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 12 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma State is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games on the road is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Texas are 9-1 After playing Missouri are 9-1 After a win are 8-2

Oklahoma State: Team record: 14-15 SU, 14-13 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing State are 7-3 After playing Texas A&M are 4-6 After a win are 2-8

Next up: Kansas home to Texas, Saturday, March 3 Oklahoma State at Kansas State, Saturday, March 3

Big 12 Basketball Preview: Kansas Jayhawks vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys

Big East Basketball Preview: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Georgetown Hoyas

The fans at Verizon Center will be treated to a game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Georgetown Hoyas when they take their seats on Monday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hoyas listed as 6-point favorites versus the Fighting Irish, while the game's total is sitting at 120.

In their last action, Notre Dame was a 61-58 loser on the road against St. John's. They failed to cover the 6.5-point spread as favorites.

Georgetown won its last outing, a 67-46 result against Villanova on February 25. They covered in that game as a 9.5-point favorite.

Notre Dame: Team record: 20-9 SU, 11-12 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games on the road is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Georgetown is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Georgetown

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Providence are 3-7 After playing St. John's are 8-2 After a loss are 7-3

Georgetown: Team record: 21-6 SU, 13-9 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Notre Dame is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Notre Dame

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Marquette are 8-2 After playing Villanova are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

Next up: Notre Dame home to Providence, Friday, March 2 Georgetown at Marquette, Saturday, March 3

Big East Basketball Preview: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Georgetown Hoyas

NHL Preview: New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers

The division rival New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 168-moneyline favorites versus the Devils, while the game's total is sitting at 5.

New Jersey was a 4-3 loser in its last match at home against the Lightning. They lost as -255 favorites, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.

Last time out for New York, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Sabres at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at -190 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.

New York: Team record: 39-15-6 SU, ATS

NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home NY Rangers are 17-8 SU in their last 25 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 6 games when playing at home against New Jersey NY Rangers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing New Jersey

When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing Florida are 5-5 After playing Buffalo are 4-6 After a win are 5-5

New Jersey: Team record: 35-22-4 SU, ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Rangers The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Buffalo are 2-8 After playing Tampa Bay are 8-2 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: New Jersey at Boston, Thursday, March 1 NY Rangers at Carolina, Thursday, March 1

NHL Preview: New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers

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NASCAR Spring Cup Series 54th Annual Daytona 500 Preview

The drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will compete in their first race of the season on Sunday, February 26 at the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

Trevor Bayne was the surprise winner of the Daytona 500 last season, while David Ragan took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona last July. Neither driver had previously picked up a Sprint Cup victory at the track.

Jamie McMurray and Kevin Harvick visited Victory Lane at Daytona during the 2010 season, with Matt Kenseth and defending series champion Tony Stewart earning wins there in 2009. Stewart has three career Daytona wins, and McMurray and Harvick have two each.

Jeff Gordon has taken the checkered flag six times at Daytona International Speedway in his Cup career, most recently in 2005, while Dale Earnhardt Jr. has won at the track twice.

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ACC Basketball Preview: Florida State Takes Go On the Road to Take on Miami

FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES MIAMI HURRICANES 19-8 February 26, 6:00 PM | of BankUnited Center 16-10

RECENT FORM TEAM SU ATS OFF DEF DIFF TEAM ATS HOME ATS AWAY OU OU HOME OU AWAY

SMART CHART FLAST TEAM MIAMI 69.9 PTS FOR 71.3 61.3 PTS AGNST 66.9 8.6 DIFF. 4.3 25.5 DEF. REBOUNDS 23.9 12.1 OFF. REBOUNDS 11.0 45.3 FG% 43.6 69.5 FT% 73.1 5.8 3 POINTERS 7.5 8.1 STEALS 6.3

INJURIES FLORIDA STATE PLAYER POS DESCRIPTION Terrance Shannon F Out For Season (shoulder) MIAMI PLAYER POS DESCRIPTION Julian Gamble F Out For Season (knee)

BETTING TRENDS FLORIDA STATE Florida State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida State's last 7 games on the road Florida State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida State's last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami MIAMI Miami is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games Miami is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home Miami is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Florida State Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida State Miami is 3-7-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Florida State Miami is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Florida State Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Florida State The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against Florida State

HEAD TO HEAD SUMMARY TEAM SU ATS OU AVG SCORE AVG ½ SCORE FG% REB 3PT MADE STEALS Florida State 9-1 5-3-2 5-5 70.0 30.4 44.0 32.7 67 - 183 6.9 Miami 1-9 3-5-2 5-5 65.5 27.9 39.9 32.8 66 - 210 4.8 HEAD TO HEAD DETAIL DATE DAY AWAY PTS HOME PTS HOMELINE ATS TOTAL OU FG% EDGE REB EDGE 3PT EDGE 02/11/2012 Sat MIAMI 59 FLAST 64 -6½ MIAMI 133 U FLAST MIAMI Push 02/26/2011 Sat MIAMI 59 FLAST 65 -6 Push 136 U FLAST MIAMI Push 01/19/2011 Wed FLAST 55 MIAMI 53 -2 FLAST 136 U MIAMI FLAST MIAMI 03/06/2010 Sat FLAST 61 MIAMI 60 1½ MIAMI 128½ U FLAST FLAST FLAST 02/06/2010 Sat MIAMI 65 FLAST 71 -8½ MIAMI 132 O FLAST FLAST Push 02/18/2009 Wed MIAMI 67 FLAST 80 -3½ FLAST 135 O FLAST FLAST MIAMI 01/21/2009 Wed FLAST 69 MIAMI 75 -6½ FLAST 132 O MIAMI FLAST FLAST 03/08/2008 Sat MIAMI 72 FLAST 75 -3 Push 141 O MIAMI FLAST MIAMI 02/06/2008 Wed FLAST 62 MIAMI 55 -5½ FLAST 144 U FLAST MIAMI MIAMI 03/03/2007 Sat FLAST 98 MIAMI 90 2½ FLAST 138½ O FLAST MIAMI MIAMI

TEAMS LAST 5 GAMES
FLORIDA STATE
DATE	DAY	SCORE	OPPONENT	SCORE	SU	LINE	TOTAL	FG%	FT%	3PT MADE	DAYS REST
02/23/2012	Thu	66	Duke	74	L	1	138	39.7	54.5	4	4
02/18/2012	Sat	76	at North Carolina State	62	W	-1½	136	49.1	85.7	4	0
02/16/2012	Thu	48	Virginia Tech	47	W	-10	127½	40.0	12.5	7	4
02/11/2012	Sat	64	Miami	59	W	-6½	133	46.0	68.4	5	1
02/08/2012	Wed	60	at Boston College	64	L	12	122½	39.6	81.3	5	3
MIAMI
DATE	DAY	SCORE	OPPONENT	SCORE	SU	LINE	TOTAL	FG%	FT%	3PT MADE	DAYS REST
02/21/2012	Tue	70	at Maryland	75	L	3	140	40.7	76.9	6	2
02/18/2012	Sat	74	Wake Forest	56	W	-13	135½	46.2	66.7	12	1
02/15/2012	Wed	64	North Carolina	73	L	5	147	39.1	75.0	8	3
02/11/2012	Sat	59	at Florida State	64	L	-6½	133	39.3	76.9	5	0
02/09/2012	Thu	65	Virginia Tech	49	W	-6	133½	41.4	66.7	7	3

SUPERGRID
		RANK		RANK
Florida State's Overall Scoring vs Miami's Overall Defense	69.89	0	66.92	0
Florida State's Away Scoring vs Miami's Home Defense	66.44	137	68.07	0
Florida State's Road Rebounds vs Miami's Home Rebounds Allowed	34.00	135	35.27	0
Miami's Overall Scoring vs Florida State's Overall Defense	71.27	0	61.26	0
Miami's Home Scoring vs Florida State's Road Defense	75.40	0	68.22	0
Miami's Home Rebounds vs Florida State's Road Rebounds Allowed	35.80	0	33.44	0

TEAM NEWS FLORIDA STATE MIAMI TOP 3/BOTTOM 3 FLORIDA STATE No trends to report MIAMI No trends to report

POWER STATS SHOOTING PERCENTAGE TEAM OFF DEF DIFF FLAST 45.3 37.2 8.1 MIAMI 43.6 41.7 1.9 REBOUNDING TEAM OFF DEF TOTAL FLAST 12.1 25.5 37.7 MIAMI 11.0 23.9 35.0 ASSIST/TURNOVER RATIO TEAM ASSISTS TURNOVERS RATIO FLAST 11.8 16.5 0.7 MIAMI 12.2 12.5 1.0

TEAM VS DIVISION OR CONFERENCE
FLORIDA STATE	SU	HOME	AWAY	ATS	ATS HOME	ATS AWAY	OFF	DEF	DIFF
							NaN	NaN	NaN
MIAMI	SU	HOME	AWAY	ATS	ATS HOME	ATS AWAY	OFF	DEF	DIFF

ACC Basketball Preview: Florida State Takes Go On the Road to Take on Miami

Big Ten Basketball Preview: Wisconsin Travels to Big Ten Leader Ohio State

WISCONSIN BADGERS OHIO STATE BUCKEYES 20-8 February 26, 4:00 PM | of Value City Arena 23-5

RECENT FORM TEAM SU ATS OFF DEF DIFF TEAM ATS HOME ATS AWAY OU OU HOME OU AWAY

SMART CHART WISCN TEAM OHIOS 64.0 PTS FOR 75.2 51.7 PTS AGNST 57.4 12.3 DIFF. 17.8 24.5 DEF. REBOUNDS 24.8 10.0 OFF. REBOUNDS 11.6 42.7 FG% 48.3 73.3 FT% 70.3 7.5 3 POINTERS 4.9 5.4 STEALS 7.6

INJURIES WISCONSIN PLAYER POS DESCRIPTION No Injuries to report. OHIO STATE PLAYER POS DESCRIPTION No Injuries to report.

BETTING TRENDS WISCONSIN Wisconsin is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wisconsin's last 6 games on the road Wisconsin is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Ohio State Wisconsin is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Ohio State The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wisconsin's last 5 games when playing on the road against Ohio State OHIO STATE Ohio State is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games Ohio State is 18-1 SU in its last 19 games at home Ohio State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Wisconsin The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Ohio State's last 10 games when playing Wisconsin Ohio State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Wisconsin The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ohio State's last 5 games when playing at home against Wisconsin

HEAD TO HEAD SUMMARY TEAM SU ATS OU AVG SCORE AVG ½ SCORE FG% REB 3PT MADE STEALS Wisconsin 4-6 4-6 2-8 57.1 26.4 40.5 29.4 72 - 219 4.8 Ohio State 6-4 6-4 2-8 60.0 29.7 47.6 27.4 47 - 117 5.6 HEAD TO HEAD DETAIL DATE DAY AWAY PTS HOME PTS HOMELINE ATS TOTAL OU FG% EDGE REB EDGE 3PT EDGE 02/04/2012 Sat OHIOS 58 WISCN 52 4 OHIOS 118 U OHIOS OHIOS WISCN 03/06/2011 Sun WISCN 65 OHIOS 93 -8½ OHIOS 128½ O OHIOS OHIOS OHIOS 02/12/2011 Sat OHIOS 67 WISCN 71 -2 WISCN 125½ O OHIOS OHIOS WISCN 01/16/2010 Sat WISCN 51 OHIOS 60 -5½ OHIOS 124½ U OHIOS Push WISCN 12/31/2009 Thu OHIOS 43 WISCN 65 -6 WISCN 129 U WISCN WISCN WISCN 03/13/2009 Fri OHIOS 61 WISCN 57 -3 OHIOS 118½ U OHIOS WISCN WISCN 02/14/2009 Sat OHIOS 50 WISCN 55 -6 OHIOS 123 U OHIOS WISCN WISCN 02/24/2008 Sun WISCN 58 OHIOS 53 1 WISCN 122 U WISCN OHIOS WISCN 03/11/2007 Sun WISCN 49 OHIOS 66 -1½ OHIOS 120½ U OHIOS WISCN OHIOS 02/25/2007 Sun WISCN 48 OHIOS 49 -4½ WISCN 133 U OHIOS WISCN WISCN

TEAMS LAST 5 GAMES

SUPERGRID
		RANK		RANK
Wisconsin's Overall Scoring vs Ohio State's Overall Defense	64.00	0	57.43	0
Wisconsin's Away Scoring vs Ohio State's Home Defense	60.27	269	54.89	0
Wisconsin's Road Rebounds vs Ohio State's Home Rebounds Allowed	32.55	206	29.74	0
Ohio State's Overall Scoring vs Wisconsin's Overall Defense	75.21	0	51.71	0
Ohio State's Home Scoring vs Wisconsin's Road Defense	77.84	0	56.73	0
Ohio State's Home Rebounds vs Wisconsin's Road Rebounds Allowed	37.74	0	33.82	0

TEAM NEWS WISCONSIN OHIO STATE TOP 3/BOTTOM 3 WISCONSIN No trends to report OHIO STATE No trends to report

POWER STATS SHOOTING PERCENTAGE TEAM OFF DEF DIFF WISCN 42.7 37.7 4.9 OHIOS 48.3 40.2 8.1 REBOUNDING TEAM OFF DEF TOTAL WISCN 10.0 24.5 34.5 OHIOS 11.6 24.8 36.5 ASSIST/TURNOVER RATIO TEAM ASSISTS TURNOVERS RATIO WISCN 11.6 9.4 1.2 OHIOS 15.2 11.8 1.3

TEAM VS DIVISION OR CONFERENCE
WISCONSIN	SU	HOME	AWAY	ATS	ATS HOME	ATS AWAY	OFF	DEF	DIFF
Overall	20-8	13-4	7-4	13-12	7-7	6-5	64.0	51.7	12.3
vs Conf	9-6	4-3	5-3	5-10	1-6	4-4	60.4	57.8	2.6
Last 10	7-3	4-1	3-2	3-7	1-4	2-3	60.9	57.1	3.8
OHIO STATE	SU	HOME	AWAY	ATS	ATS HOME	ATS AWAY	OFF	DEF	DIFF

Big Ten Basketball Preview: Wiscons Travels to Big Ten Leader Ohio State