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Cheat Sheet: West Virginia Mountaineers at Syracuse Orange - 2/14/2011

West Virginia Mountaineers at Syracuse Orange [ESPN | 7:00 PM ET]
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MOUNTAINEERS: Even after beating DePaul by double digits, West Virginia simply isn't happy with their current status. The Mountaineers have lost 4 of their last 8 games SU overall, and are also riding a 3 game ATS losing streak. Despite this, West Virginia is 16-8 SU and 9-12 ATS overall this season. The Mountaineers are 4-4 SU and 3-5 ATS in true road games this year. West Virginia is 3-3 ATS as the listed underdog this season. West Virginia has struggled recently against Syracuse, as they've lost the past 3 meetings SU with them. G Casey Mitchell leads the Mountaineers in scoring this year with 15 PPG. F Kevin Jones is averaging 13 PPG and a team high 7 RPG this season. F John Flowers has been very dependable this season, as he's averaging 10 PPG and 6.3 RPG this year. The Mountaineers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS loss. West Virginia is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Monday games.

Projected Score: 60

Mountaineers are 5-2 ATS last 7 games following a SU win.

Under is 5-0 last 5 road games against a team with a winning home record.

F Kevin Noreen (knee) is out.

ORANGE: (-5, O/U 133.5) Syracuse is facing a critical game tonight, as they are looking to avoid their 3rd consecutive defeat. The Orange were ranked 12th in the nation before losing both contests last week. Syracuse is 20-6 SU and 9-15 ATS overall this year. The Orange are 13-3 SU and 5-9 ATS in home games this season. Syracuse is 4-5 ATS as a single digit favorite this year. The Orange have failed to score 70 PTS or more in their past 2 games. F Kris Joseph leads the Orange in scoring this year, averaging 14.7 PPG. F Rick Jackson has been a beast in the paint this season, as he's averaging 12.9 PPG and a team high 11.2 RPG. The Orange are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Syracuse is 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games against the Big East. The Orange are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU loss. Syracuse is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss. The Orange are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%.

Projected Score: 66 (UNDER-Total of the Day)

Orange are 5-11 ATS last 16 home games.

Under is 4-1 last 5 games against the Big East.

F DaShonte Riley (foot) is out.
Kansas Jayhawks at Kansas St. Wildcats [ESPN | 9:00 PM ET]
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JAYHAWKS: (-4, O/U 147) Kansas is likely to be the new #1 team in the country after Ohio St. lost on Saturday. The Jayhawks have won their past 6 games SU, with the past 5 wins coming by at least 17 PTS. Kansas is 24-1 SU and 13-10 ATS overall this season. Kansas is 7-0 SU and 4-3 ATS in true road games this year. The Jayhawks are 2-4 ATS as a single digit favorite this season. Kansas is averaging nearly 84 PPG this year, 6th most in the entire nation. The Jayhawks share the ball well, as they are averaging 18.6 APG, 2nd most in the country. Kansas always makes the extra pass, which is a big reason why they are shooting 52.3% from the field, the best team percentage in the country. F Marcus Morris is averaging a team high 16.9 PPG and 7 RPG this year. F Markieff Morris is averaging 13.2 PPG and a team high 8.5 RPG for Kansas this season. The Jayhawks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win. Kansas is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS win. The Jayhawks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a winning SU record. Kansas is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Jayhawks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against the Big 12 Conference. Kansas is 20-7 ATS in their last 27 Monday games.

Projected Score: 72

Jayhawks are 4-1 ATS last 5 games following a SU win of more than 20 points.

Over is 6-0 last 6 games against the Big 12 Conference.

G Josh Selby (ankle) is questionable.

WILDCATS: Kansas St. is doing everything they can to impress the NCAA Tournament Committee. After a terrible start to the season, the Wildcats are starting to play like the team that was expected to win the Big 12 Conference. A SU win tonight over arguably the best team in the nation would mean everything to Kansas St. The Wildcats are 16-9 SU and 6-13 ATS overall this season. The Wildcats are an impressive 12-1 SU and 4-3 ATS in home games this year. Kansas St. is 0-6 ATS as the listed underdog this year. Tonight will represent the first time this season that Kansas St. will be the listed home underdog. Revenge is certainly on the minds of anyone affiliated with Kansas St, as they have lost their past 7 games SU against Kansas. G Jacob Pullen is averaging team highs of 18 PPG and 3.7 APG this year. G Rodney McGruder is averaging 11 PPG and a team high 6.4 RPG this season. F Jamar Samuels is averaging 9.7 PPG and 5.7 RPG for Kansas St. this year. The Wildcats are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 home games against a team with a road winning percentage greater than .600%. Kansas St. is 17-8-1 ATS in their last 26 home games. The Wildcats are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games against the Big 12 Conference. Kansas St. is 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games overall.

Projected Score: 75 (SIDE of the Day)

Wildcats are 2-11 ATS last 13 games against a team with a winning SU record.

Under is 8-2 last 10 home games.

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