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Cheat Sheet: Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio St. Buckeyes - 2/22/2011

Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio St. Buckeyes [ESPN | 7:00 PM ET]
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FIGHTING ILLINI: Illinois has had a rocky stretch of games, as they've lost 6 of their last 10 games SU. The Fighting Illini are are having a hard time dealing handling overconfidence and overall work ethic this season. Illinois has already lost once this season to Ohio St, so the Buckeyes are likely to get the Fighting Illini's best punch tonight. Illinois is 17-10 SU and 13-13-1 ATS overall this season. The Illini are 4-5 SU and 5-3 ATS in true road settings this year. Illinois is 2-2 ATS as the listed underdog this season. Tonight represents the largest underdog price the Illini have faced all season. G Demetri McCamey is averaging team highs of 14.5 PPG and 6.2 APG for Illinois this year. F Mike Davis is averaging 11.6 PPG and a team high 6.9 RPG this season. C Mike Tisdale is averaging 9.5 PPG and 6.5 RPG this season for the Illini. The Fighting Illini are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog of 7 to 12.5 points. Illinois is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games.

Projected Score: 61

Fighting Illini are 8-3-1 ATS last 12 games as a road underdog.

Under is 10-1 last 11 Tuesday games.

None Reported.

BUCKEYES: (-10.5, O/U 135) Ohio St. has lost 2 of their last 3 games SU, which accounts for their entire season worth of losses. The Buckeyes are still ranked 3rd in the nation, and are likely to be a #1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. The Buckeyes are 25-2 SU and 11-13 ATS overall this year. Ohio St. is a perfect 17-0 SU and 6-8 ATS in home games this season. The Buckeyes are 6-11 ATS as a double digit favorite overall this year. F Jared Sullinger has been a manchild in the paint this year for Ohio St. Sullinger is averaging team highs of 18 PPG and 9.9 RPG this season. F David Lighty has had a great all around season for the Buckeyes this year, as he's averaging 12.2 PPG, 4.1 RPG, and 3.4 APG. The Buckeyes are 15-6-1 ATS in their last 22 Tuesday games. Ohio St. is 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following an ATS loss. The Buckeyes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite between 7 and 12.5 points. Ohio St. is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Buckeyes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against the Big Ten Conference.

Projected Score: 77 (SIDE of the Day)

Buckeyes are 3-7 ATS last 10 home games against a team with a losing road record.

Over is 12-5 last 17 games against the Big Ten Conference.

F J.D. Weatherspoon (eligibility) is out.
Tennessee Volunteers at Vanderbilt Commodores [ESPN | 9:00 PM ET]
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VOLUNTEERS: Tennessee has lost 4 of their last 5 games, and there are many question marks surrounding them. The Volunteers are just 16-11 SU this year, and that record is unlikely to get them into the NCAA Tournament. With so little time remaining this year, it's vital that Tennessee go on a winning streak. The Volunteers are 12-14 ATS this year, including 5-2 ATS as the listed underdog. Tennessee is 3-5 SU and 5-4 ATS in true road games this year. G Scotty Hopson is leading the Volunteers in scoring this year, as he's averaging 17.4 PPG this year. F Tobias Harris is averaging 14.4 PPG and 7.4 RPG this year. G Melvin Goins is averaging 7.7 PPG and a team high 3 APG this season for the Tennessee. The Volunteers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog. Tennessee is 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a SU loss. The Volunteers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games. Tennessee is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a winning SU record. The Volunteers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against the SEC.

Projected Score: 71

Volunteers are 6-2 ATS last 8 games as an underdog.

Under is 7-1 last 8 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%.

F Renaldo Woolridge (ankle) is probable.

COMMODORES: (-6.5, O/U 143) Vanderbilt has won 5 straight games, and they are about to play one of their most important games in recent memory. The Commodores have already lost to Tennessee this season, and they've like nothing more than to return the favor. Vanderbilt is 20-6 SU and 13-8-1 ATS overall this season. The Commodores are doing everything they can to ensure their best seeding possible heading into the NCAA Tournament. Vanderbilt is 14-1 SU and 5-6 ATS in home games this season. The Commodores are 0-3 ATS as a home favorite between 6.5 and 9 PTS this year. G John Jenkins is averaging a team high 19.9 PPG this season for Vanderbilt. F Jeffery Taylor is averaging 14.5 PPG and 5.7 RPG this season for the Commodores. G Brad Tinsley is averaging 10.8 PPG and a team high 4.4 APG this season. The Commodores are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Tuesday games. Vanderbilt is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against the SEC. The Commodores are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a winning SU record. Vanderbilt is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite up to 6.5 points.

Projected Score: 79 (OVER-Total of the Day)

Commodores are 5-1 ATS last 6 games overall.

Over is 6-1 last 7 home games.

F Aaron Noll (foot) is out.

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