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Villanova visits Syracuse in Big East showdown

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02/27/2010 - Syracuse, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The two top teams in the Big East Conference duke it out at the Carrier Dome tonight, as the seventh-ranked Villanova Wildcats come calling on the fourth-ranked Syracuse Orange.

Villanova, which had at one point been ranked as high as second in the nation, bounced back from a pair of losses by whipping visiting South Florida on Wednesday night, 74-49. The Wildcats, who have won their last 37 games at their on-campus home court (The Pavilion), are currently 23-4 on the year and 12-3 in conference, a game behind the Orange heading into this encounter. They are 7-3 in true road games this season.

Syracuse leads the Big East with a league ledger of 13-2, and the team has won two straight since suffering just its second loss of the season to Louisville on February 14th. The team's most recent win occurred on Tuesday at Providence, as the Orange put forth their third-best offensive game of the season in a 99-85 decision. Syracuse is 26-2 on the year, and the team has won 15 of its 17 home games thus far.

Syracuse owns a 34-30 lead in the all-time series with Villanova, but the Wildcats won both meetings a season ago. VU has won two straight and three of the last four encounters with the Orange at the Carrier Dome.

Big East Player of the Year candidate Scottie Reynolds poured in 21 points to lead Villanova to its recent win over South Florida, going 7-of-14 from the field along the way. Reynolds' effort helped the Wildcats shoot 47.4 percent and he was joined in double digits by Antonio Pena with 14 points and Corey Stokes with 11. Pena grabbed seven of VU's 34 rebounds, as the team won the battle on the boards by five. USF hit just 38.1 percent of its field goal attempts, and the Bulls were guilty of 23 turnovers, which 'Nova promptly turned into 30 points. The 'Cats dominated the paint, outscoring South Florida, 40-18. Reynolds is a 49.1 percent shooter for the season who averages a team-best 19.0 ppg, while Corey Fisher checks in with 13.8 points and a team-high 4.0 assists per outing, and Pena adds 11.0 ppg while pacing the club on the glass with his 7.5 rpg. As a team, Villanova is hitting 46.6 percent of its total shots, which includes a 37.5 percent effort from beyond the arc, and it is netting 83.8 ppg. The Wildcats are permitting the opposition to shoot just 40.4 percent from the floor, and they own substantial advantages in scoring (+11.9), rebounding (+6.2) and turnovers (+2.2).

Like their counterpart tonight, the Orange boast some talented guys in the starting lineup with the best of the bunch being Wes Johnson. A 50.2 percent shooter from the field who also happens to convert nearly 78 percent of his free-throw attempts, Johnson is averaging 15.8 point and 8.7 rebounds per game, while also logging 52 blocked shots and 49 steals. Andy Rautins (11.8 ppg, 4.6 apg), Kris Joseph (11.1 ppg, 5.3 rpg), Arinze Onuaku (10.0 ppg, 4.9 rpg) and Rick Jackson (10.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg) are all averaging double figures in the scoring column for Syracuse, which is producing 81.2 ppg on 52.2 percent shooting from the field, which includes a 38.6 percent showing from three- point range. The team has played solid defense as well, limiting the opposition to 65.3 ppg on 38.9 percent field goal accuracy and it owns a +4.0 rebounding margin. Jackson and Rautins each poured in 28 points in SU's recent win at Providence, with the former also grabbing nine rebounds. Onuaku also came up with nine boards to complement his 12 point-effort, while Johnson finished with 10 points after going just 4-of-14 from the field. The Orange knocked down 55.6 percent of their total shots, which included 10 treys. Meanwhile, the Friars drained 14 three-pointers and wound up at 51.5 percent from the floor for the night. A 39-29 rebounding advantage and 16 forced turnovers played an obvious role in the favorable outcome for Syracuse.

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Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends

We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS.  Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned.  For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go.  As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190).  Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”.   By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet.  For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction.  On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later.  Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick.  Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com

New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors

Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
 New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season. 
 
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls

Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times. 
 
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons

Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season. 
 
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers

In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS. 
 
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