Big Ten action pits Boilermakers against Wildcats

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01/15/2009 - Evanston, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 19th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers have made their way to Evanston for a Big Ten Conference clash with the Northwestern Wildcats.

Purdue entered league play with an 11-2 overall record, so the fact that the Boilermakers lost their first two conference games was a bit surprising. Fortunately, the club got back on track with a 65-52 decision over Wisconsin on Sunday. While Purdue has played 16 games this season, only two have been true road tilts, and the team split those contests.

As for Northwestern, it has lost its last three outings to fall to 8-5 overall. The Wildcats slipped to 0-3 in Big Ten action with a 74-45 loss to Wisconsin on January 7th, and they have been idle since that game. With a 7-1 home record, it is obvious that the 'Cats are most comfortable playing in Evanston.

Purdue owns a 117-41 series lead over Northwestern, and the Boilermakers have won the last four meetings.

Strong defense was the key to Purdue's victory over Wisconsin on Sunday, as the Boilermakers held the Badgers to 37.5 percent shooting from the floor. A 34-29 rebounding advantage also helped the cause, as did a 13-4 edge in points from the foul line. JaJuan Johnson racked up 20 points and 10 rebounds for Purdue in the triumph, and Robbie Hummel pitched in 16 points off the bench. E'Twaun Moore is the team's leading scorer through 16 outings, as he is posting 14.3 ppg, and Hummel is close behind with 14.0 ppg. As for Johnson, he provides 12.7 ppg for the Boilermakers, who are generating 72.6 ppg while allowing only 57.4 ppg. Opponents are shooting a mere 36.1 percent from the field against Purdue, which has been tremendous at the defensive end despite being outrebounded overall.

There are three double-digit scorers on the roster for Northwestern, which is posting 64.5 ppg while limiting opponents to 56.9 ppg on 39.7 percent shooting from the field. Kevin Coble paces the Wildcats with his 14.1 ppg, and Craig Moore provides 13.4 ppg. Rounding out the trio is Michael Thompson with 10.0 ppg. In the embarrassing 29-point loss to Wisconsin last time out, not a single NU player reached double figures in scoring. The Wildcats only connected on 31.4 percent of their field goal attempts, including a 3-of-17 showing from three-point range. A 42-28 rebounding disadvantage also hurt the cause in what was a game to forget.

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Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends

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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.
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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.
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