Weekend Winners and Losers

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Zach Beier & Chubbs Scheffler
February 20, 2023

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Let’s dive in…

Developing Stories 📰

The Big 12 has been the top class of college basketball all season and on Saturday Kansas made a point for being the top if its conference. Just after Texas struggled to beat last place Oklahoma, the #7 Jayhawks won a statement game against #9 Baylor. Down by 17 in the first half, Kansas completed a 34-point swing with four minutes to play finishing off an 87-71 win. Kansas moves into a tie with Texas for first place in Big 12 standings with both teams at 10-4 in conference games. Kansas recorded only four turnovers the entire game. The Jayhawks are on top of Saturday’s biggest winners and losers list. Let’s take a look at some other Winners and Losers of the week.

Winners

Kentucky: Four Kentucky players scored in double figures and the Wildcats destroyed the Vols on defense. Tennessee had a horrible shooting night while also getting out-rebounded 40-32. That’s one way to get back into the selection committee’s list. Kentucky absolutely passed the eye test and looked like a team that belongs in the NCAA tournament. Can the Wildcats keep it up?

Indiana: The No. 15 Hoosiers completed a comeback against irritating Illinois on Saturday, using the final 13 minutes to recover from a 48-39 deficit. Two free throws by Jalen Hood-Schifino with 30 seconds to play gave Indiana a lead. The victory marked Indiana’s 15th win in a row at home. Trayce Jackson-Davis scored 26 points moving to No. 5 all-time and surpassing coach Mike Woodson on the school’s all-time scoring list. He also grabbed 12 rebounds.

Purdue: The No. 3 Boilermakers have lost three of their last four, but their resume is still impressive, which the selection committee acknowledged Saturday by giving them the No. 1 seed in the East Region. Maybe that’ll give Purdue a boost of confidence when it tips off against Ohio State on Sunday morning.

Losers

Notre Dame: What a dismal last year for longtime coach Mike Brey. The Irish lost 57-55 at No. 6 Virginia on Saturday, the team’s fifth consecutive road loss by five points or less. Notre Dame’s Dane Goodwin had a good look at a potential game-winner, but his open 3 was off. The Irish are just 10-17 overall, and 0-8 on the road.

Oklahoma: Trailing 85-83, the Sooners had a chance to take down No. 5 Texas after the Longhorns missed a free throw with 7 seconds to play but Sam Godwin couldn’t convert a close shot, and the Sooners lost. You don’t get a lot of opportunities to knock off a top-five team, and it would have been good for the Sooners’ confidence, as OU is in last place in Big 12 standings.

Georgia: One week after beating Kentucky 75-68, Georgia got smoked by No. 1 Alabama, 108-59. The Bulldogs allowed the Tide to shoot 62% FG and 47% from the 3Pt line and were out-rebounded 49-26. Georgia got beat in every way of the game, and the final stat sheet wasn’t lovely. Maybe Kirby Smart can take over basketball recruiting too?

Headlines 🚨

On This Day in Sports History: 1963 HOF outfielder Willie Mays become the highest paid player in MLB, signing a record $100,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants.

Ex-Raiders QB Derek Carr has visit with the Jets.

Jason Tatum sets records for most points in an All-Star Game with 55 points, topping Anthony Davis’ record of 52.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wins first Daytona 500 after a record 212 laps, this was his 14th season and was currently on a 5-year losing streak.

John Rahm returns to No 1 in the world Sunday after winning the Genesis Invitational with a performance that shows he’s playing the best golf.

Blackhawks Jonathan Toews dealing with long Covid-19 symptoms, he is stepping away from playing so he can get healthy.

Kevin Love to join Miami Heat after clearing waivers.

The Washington Commanders name Eric Bieniemy as new offensive coordinator.

Rex Ryan Interviews for Broncos’ defensive coordinator job.

Georgetown beats Butler to snap 22-game road losing streak.

Trends 📈📉 via Oddsshark

2.20.23

🎓🏀 #5 Kansas at #22 TCU

  • Kansas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against TCU

  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of TCU's last 5 games when playing Kansas

  • TCU is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home

🏒 Senators at Bruins

  • Ottawa is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Boston

  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games when playing Boston

  • Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Ottawa

🏒 Ducks at Panthers

  • The total has gone OVER in 14 of Anaheim's last 17 games

  • Anaheim is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

  • Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Anaheim

  • The total has gone OVER in 12 of Florida's last 14 games

🏒 Kraken at Sharks

  • Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Jose

  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing San Jose

  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 5 games

🏒 Flyers at Flames

  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Calgary

  • Philadelphia is 14-3 ATS in its last 17 games on the road

  • Calgary is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia

🏒 Jets at Rangers

  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 5 games when playing NY Rangers

  • The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Winnipeg's last 16 games on the road

  • NY Rangers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

  • NY Rangers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games

🏒 Islanders at Penguins

  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Islanders's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh

  • NY Islanders is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh

  • Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against NY Islanders

2.21.23

🎓🏀 Nova at #16 Xavier

  • Villanova is 4-8 ATS in their last 12 games.

  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Villanova’s last 8 games.

  • Villanova is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Xavier.

  • Villanova is 16-3 SU in their last 19 games against Xavier.

  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Xavier's last 6 games.

  • Xavier is 16-4 SU in their last 20 games.

  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Xavier's last 5 games against Villanova.

🎓🏀 #9 Baylor at #12 KSU

  • Baylor is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.

  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baylor's last 9 games.

  • Baylor is 10-2 SU in their last 12 games.

  • Baylor is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against Kansas State.

  • Baylor is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games against Kansas State.

  • KSU is 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games

🎓🏀 #10 TENN at TA&M

  • Texas A&M is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games.

  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas A&M's last 5 games.

  • Texas A&M is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.

  • Texas A&M is 9-0 SU in their last 9 games at home.

  • Texas A&M is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Tennessee.

  • Tennessee is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.

  • The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tennessee’s last 9 games on the road.

  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tennessee’s last 6 games.

🎓🏀 #15 Miami at VT

  • The total has gone OVER in 8 of Virginia Tech's last 8 games.

  • Virginia Tech is 5-10 SU in their last 15 games.

  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Virginia Tech's last 6 games against Miami.

  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Virginia Tech's last 5 games at home.

  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Virginia Tech's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami.

  • Miami is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.

  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami’s last 6 games.

  • Miami is 6-0 SU in their last 6 games.

  • Miami is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games against Virginia Tech.

  • Miami is 16-3-1 ATS in their last 20 games on the road.

🎓🏀 #11 Marquette at #18 Creighton

  • Marquette is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games.

  • Marquette is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.

  • Marquette is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Creighton.

  • Marquette is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on the road.

  • Creighton is 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.

  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Creighton’s last 7 games.

  • Creighton is 9-1 SU in their last 10 games.

🎓🏀 #14 Indiana at MSU

  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games.

  • Indiana is 9-2 SU in their last 11 games.

  • Indiana is 5-10 SU in their last 15 games against Michigan State.

  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games on the road.

  • Indiana is 2-18 SU in their last 20 games when playing on the road against Michigan State.

  • Michigan State is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games.

  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Michigan State’s last 9 games.

  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Michigan States last 5 games at home.

🎓🏀 #19 ISU at #6 Texas

  • Iowa State is 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games.

  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Iowa State's last 5 games.

  • Iowa State is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games.

  • Iowa State is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against Texas.

  • Iowa State is 4-9 SU in their last 13 games against Texas.

  • The total has gone OVER in 13 of Texas’ last 19 games.

  • The total has gone OVER in 7 of Texas’ last 8 games against Iowa State.

  • Texas is 6-0 SU in their last 6 games at home.

  • Texas is 7-0 SU in their last 7 games at home against Iowa State.

🎓🏀 CSU at #21 SDSU

  • Colorado State is 6-12 ATS in their last 18 games.

  • The total has gone OVER in 11 of Colorado State's last 14 games.

  • Colorado State is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against San Diego State.

  • San Diego State is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games.

  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego State’s last 6 games.

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🎓🏀 NCAAB

38% of bets and 56% of money is on TCU -2

🏒 NHL

55% of bets and 71% of money is on OVER 6.5 OTT vs BOS

64% of bets and 79% of money is on OVER 7 ANA vs FLA

59% of bets and 76% of money is on OVER 6.5 SEA vs SJS

55% of bets and 72% of money is on UNDER 6 WPG vs NYR

65% of bets and 89% of money is on NYR -1.5

68% of bets and 84% of money is on PIT -135

Future Odds 🔮 via Bovada Sportsbook

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Injury Report 🏥 via ESPN

Cam Talbot | Out vs Bruins 2.20.23

ANA (G) Anthony Stolarz | Out - Lower Body

ANA (RW) Troy Terry | Questionable - Upper Body

BOS (LW) Tomas Nosek | IR

FLA (RW) Patric Hornqvist | Out - Concussion

NYI (RW) Josh Bailey | Out - Upper Body

OTT (G) Cam Talbot | Out - Lower Body

PIT (D) Mark Friedman | Questionable

PIT (C) Ryan Poehling | Questionable

PIT (G) Tristan Jarry | Questionable - Upper Body

SJS (RW) Timo Meier | Questionable - Upper Body

Picks 🔒

TCU ML -120 | The last time these two played TCU won 83-60 at Kansas. Mike Miles is also back after a four-game absence. TCU has home court advantage, they may not get another blowout, but the Frogs should be able to repeat.

Oklahoma State +5 | OSU defeated WVU 67-60 on Jan 2 in Stillwater. OSU has won 4 of the last 5 series meetings ATS. Look for OSU’s defense and its ability to score at the rim with great frequency to overpower the Mountaineers.