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February, 04 2012 8:00pm EST
ATS: Valparaiso Crusaders -9 (-110)
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Wright State Raiders at Valparaiso Crusaders
Our database did a lot of recent mining in the Horizon League and it came up with more than a few nuggets, one of which is the fact that the Raiders are a much better dog at home in conference play (11-1 ATS L12) than they are on the road (7-14 ATS) – and away from the cozy confines of the Ervin J. Nutter Center is where we find Wright State in this matchup. WSU beat the Crusaders, 73-55, in Dayton last month but since then coach Billy Donlon has been less than pleased with his team’s effort on offense. "We don't play with nearly the pace we need," Donlon told the Dayton Daily News. "I mean in half court, we stand, we don't move. It's a major problem." Valpo’s success with same-season revenge looks like another problem for the visitors: Bryce Drew’s team is 6-1 ATS in that role of late, including 4-0 ATS on this court. The Crusaders have shown significant improvement since the earlier loss to WSU, particularly on defense. Off a double revenger with Butler and a revenge affair up next versus Green Bay (1-5 ATS before the Phoenix), Wright is in the wrong place at the wrong time here. We love same-season paybacks on strong homecourts with winning avengers versus losing foes, especially when the hosts are vying for the conference lead. Remember, two wrongs don’t make a Wright. Lay the points. We recommend a 1-unit play on Valparaiso. Thank you and good luck as always.
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Play On: Kansas (Game 880)Note: The consistent Jayhawks have been to this dance every year since 1990. They have also crashed the Sweet 16 party 15 times over that span and HC Bill Self’s 7-2 SU and ATS record in this round says a trip to the Elite 8 is in the offing this season. ... read more
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