Saturday 10-21-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Preview: Buffalo at Miami (Ohio)

When: 2:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 21, 2017
Where: Fred Yager Stadium, Oxford, Ohio
Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The Miami (Ohio) Redhawks are ranked 78 on offense, averaging 391.3 yards per game. The Redhawks are averaging 149.7 yards rushing and 241.6 yards passing so far this season.
The Buffalo Bulls are ranked 53 on offense, averaging 423.0 yards per game. The Bulls are averaging 148.0 yards rushing and 275.0 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

The Miami (Ohio) Redhawks are 1-2 at home this season, 1-2 against conference opponents and 1-3 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Redhawks are averaging 25.7 scoring, and holding teams to 22.7 points scored on defense.
The Buffalo Bulls are 1-2 while on the road this season, 1-2 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Bulls are averaging 17.0 scoring, and holding teams to 17.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Buffalo at Miami (Ohio)

ATS Trends
Buffalo

Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 conference games.
Bulls are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games.
Bulls are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Bulls are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf.
Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October.

Miami (Ohio)

Redhawks are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Redhawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Redhawks are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Redhawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Redhawks are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Redhawks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Redhawks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.
Redhawks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games.

OU Trends
Buffalo

Under is 8-0 in Bulls last 8 road games.
Under is 10-1 in Bulls last 11 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 games in October.
Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 8-2 in Bulls last 10 conference games.
Under is 10-4 in Bulls last 14 games overall.
Under is 10-4 in Bulls last 14 games on fieldturf.

Miami (Ohio)

Over is 5-1 in Redhawks last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Redhawks last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 14-3 in Redhawks last 17 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 7-2 in Redhawks last 9 home games.
Under is 21-8 in Redhawks last 29 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 46-20 in Redhawks last 66 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 36-16 in Redhawks last 52 games in October.
Under is 13-6 in Redhawks last 19 games overall.
Under is 13-6 in Redhawks last 19 games on fieldturf.

Head to Head

Over is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings in Miami (Ohio).
Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Favorite is 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings.

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Preview: Central Michigan at Ball State

When: 3:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 21, 2017
Where: Scheumann Stadium, Muncie, Indiana
Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The Ball State Cardinals are ranked 96 on offense, averaging 369.0 yards per game. The Cardinals are averaging 148.7 yards rushing and 220.3 yards passing so far this season.
The Central Michigan Chippewas are ranked 82 on offense, averaging 382.0 yards per game. The Chippewas are averaging 119.7 yards rushing and 262.3 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

The Ball State Cardinals are 2-0 at home this season, 0-2 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Cardinals are averaging 39.5 scoring, and holding teams to 22.0 points scored on defense.
The Central Michigan Chippewas are 2-2 while on the road this season, 1-2 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Chippewas are averaging 24.0 scoring, and holding teams to 29.8 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Central Michigan at Ball State

ATS Trends
Central Michigan

Chippewas are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in October.
Chippewas are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Chippewas are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 conference games.
Chippewas are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games.
Chippewas are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss.
Chippewas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Chippewas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
Chippewas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Chippewas are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Chippewas are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Chippewas are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.

Ball State

Cardinals are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Cardinals are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 conference games.
Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in October.
Cardinals are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Cardinals are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a bye week.

OU Trends
Central Michigan

Under is 5-0 in Chippewas last 5 games overall.
Under is 5-0 in Chippewas last 5 games on fieldturf.
Under is 5-0 in Chippewas last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 4-0 in Chippewas last 4 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Chippewas last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Chippewas last 4 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Chippewas last 5 conference games.
Under is 5-1 in Chippewas last 6 road games.
Under is 5-1 in Chippewas last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 4-1 in Chippewas last 5 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Chippewas last 9 games in October.
Under is 16-5 in Chippewas last 21 games following a double-digit loss at home.

Ball State

Under is 8-0 in Cardinals last 8 games in October.
Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 11-4 in Cardinals last 15 conference games.
Under is 16-7 in Cardinals last 23 games on fieldturf.
Under is 18-8 in Cardinals last 26 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Under is 19-9 in Cardinals last 28 games overall.

Head to Head

Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Road team is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
Chippewas are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Ball State.
Chippewas are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

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Preview: North Carolina at Virginia Tech
Gracenote
Oct 18, 2017

Teams heading in opposite directions meet Saturday when North Carolina visits No. 14 Virginia Tech during homecoming weekend. The Hokies are 5-1 with their lone loss against defending champion Clemson and coming off a bye week after dropping Boston College 23-10 on Oct. 7, while the Tar Heels are trying to avoid a fifth consecutive loss in one season for the first time since 2006.

With a record-setting quarterback and a stingy defense, Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente needs to make sure his surging team doesn’t overlook its struggling opponent. “Well, you don’t have to look at the film very long to realize that they have good players, they’re very well-coached,” Fuente told the media earlier this week. “We have a tremendous amount of respect for coach (Larry) Fedora and the program, the history and the talent that they have on that roster.” The Tar Heels have averaged just 12 points per outing during their skid after last week’s 20-14 defeat against Virginia, and their only win has come against FCS foe Old Dominion. Virginia Tech will have a decided advantage at the quarterback spot, as Josh Jackson leads all FBS freshmen with 1,700 passing yards and 13 touchdowns and is second in passer rating (158.2), while North Carolina will give LSU transfer Brandon Harris his second start of the season Saturday.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: Virginia Tech -21.

ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA (1-6, 0-4 ACC): Harris replaced Chazz Surratt last week and completed only 7-of-18 passes for 46 yards with three interceptions, but Fedora felt “Brandon’s decision-making in the game was fine and that there was one interception that he would like to have back.” The offensive highlight last week was 5-9 freshman Michael Carter, who ran for a season-high 157 yards and two touchdowns, including 127 yards and both of his scores in the third quarter as the Tar Heels came back from a 10-0 halftime deficit. Jackson, whose TD passes are the most ever by a Virginia Tech freshman, needs 141 yards to overtake Michael Vick’s freshman record for passing yards (1,840 in 1999) and is looking forward to attacking a defense that is surrendering 31 points and 461 yards per contest.

ABOUT VIRGINIA TECH (5-1, 1-1): Jackson leads the ACC in passer rating (158.17), which is 13th in FBS, is third in the conference in total offense (309 yards per game) and fifth in passing yards per game (283.3). Wide receiver Cam Phillips, who ranks second in Tech history with 207 catches and third in receiving yards with 2,671, is hopeful to return after leaving the Boston College game with a foot sprain. Led by defensive backs Brandon Facyson, Greg Stroman and Adonis Alexander, opponents are completing just 44 percent of its passes for 387 yards with only one TD in three home games this season, and the defense is second in the ACC and seventh in FBS in scoring defense (13.7 points).

EXTRA POINTS

1. Virginia Tech leads the all-time series 21-12-6, including beating then-No. 16 North Carolina 34-3 last season in a contest played amidst Hurricane Matthew.

2. North Carolina has lost five straight ACC contests and hasn’t won a conference road game since a 35-14 win at Virginia on Oct. 22, 2016.

3. Phillips leads the Hokies with 42 catches to rank fifth in the ACC, and he’s caught a pass in a school-record 33 straight games.

PREDICTION: Virginia Tech 38, North Carolina 10

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Trends - North Carolina at No. 14 Virginia Tech

ATS Trends
North Carolina

Tar Heels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Tar Heels are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Tar Heels are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Tar Heels are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games in October.
Tar Heels are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Tar Heels are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Tar Heels are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 conference games.
Tar Heels are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Tar Heels are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Tar Heels are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Tar Heels are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.

Virginia Tech

Hokies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Hokies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Hokies are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games on grass.
Hokies are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games.
Hokies are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Hokies are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 conference games.

OU Trends
North Carolina

Under is 4-0 in Tar Heels last 4 games overall.
Under is 5-0 in Tar Heels last 5 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 8-0 in Tar Heels last 8 games in October.
Under is 4-0 in Tar Heels last 4 games on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Tar Heels last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Tar Heels last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Tar Heels last 6 road games.
Under is 5-1 in Tar Heels last 6 conference games.
Under is 4-1 in Tar Heels last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Tar Heels last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 6-2 in Tar Heels last 8 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 13-5 in Tar Heels last 18 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Virginia Tech

Under is 4-0-1 in Hokies last 5 home games.
Under is 5-1-1 in Hokies last 7 games overall.
Under is 13-3 in Hokies last 16 games following a bye week.
Under is 4-1-1 in Hokies last 6 games on grass.
Under is 15-5-1 in Hokies last 21 games in October.
Under is 20-8 in Hokies last 28 conference games.
Under is 7-3 in Hokies last 10 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Virginia Tech.
Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Road team is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings.
Tar Heels are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings.

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Preview: Coastal Carolina at Appalachian State

When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 21, 2017
Where: Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone, North Carolina
Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The Appalachian State Mountaineers are ranked 72 on offense, averaging 396.8 yards per game. The Mountaineers are averaging 186.5 yards rushing and 210.3 yards passing so far this season.
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are ranked 84 on offense, averaging 380.8 yards per game. The Chanticleers are averaging 194.8 yards rushing and 186.0 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

The Appalachian State Mountaineers are 2-1 at home this season, 3-0 against conference opponents and 1-2 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Mountaineers are averaging 39.3 scoring, and holding teams to 19.3 points scored on defense.
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are 0-3 while on the road this season, 0-3 against conference opponents and 1-2 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Chanticleers are averaging 27.7 scoring, and holding teams to 44.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Coastal Carolina at Appalachian State

ATS Trends
Coastal Carolina

Chanticleers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Chanticleers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Chanticleers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games.
Chanticleers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Chanticleers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Chanticleers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Chanticleers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Chanticleers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Appalachian State

Mountaineers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games on fieldturf.
Mountaineers are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up win.
Mountaineers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
Mountaineers are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 home games.
Mountaineers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Mountaineers are 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU Trends
Coastal Carolina

Over is 4-0 in Chanticleers last 4 road games.
Over is 7-1 in Chanticleers last 8 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Chanticleers last 7 games overall.
Over is 5-1 in Chanticleers last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Over is 4-1 in Chanticleers last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 4-1 in Chanticleers last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 4-1 in Chanticleers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 4-1 in Chanticleers last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Appalachian State

Under is 5-0 in Mountaineers last 5 games following a straight up win.
Under is 6-2 in Mountaineers last 8 games overall.
Under is 5-2 in Mountaineers last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.

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Preview: Georgia Southern at Massachusetts

When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 21, 2017
Where: Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium, Amherst, Massachusetts
Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The Massachusetts Minutemen are ranked 56 on offense, averaging 412.5 yards per game. The Minutemen are averaging 107.5 yards rushing and 305.0 yards passing so far this season.
The Georgia Southern Eagles are ranked 123 on offense, averaging 307.4 yards per game. The Eagles are averaging 214.0 yards rushing and 93.4 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

The Massachusetts Minutemen are 0-3 at home this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 0-6 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Minutemen are averaging 30.7 scoring, and holding teams to 37.7 points scored on defense.
The Georgia Southern Eagles are 0-2 while on the road this season, 0-2 against conference opponents and 0-3 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Eagles are averaging 12.0 scoring, and holding teams to 46.5 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Georgia Southern at Massachusetts

Georgia Southern

Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Eagles are 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall.
Eagles are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS loss.
Eagles are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games.
Eagles are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.
Eagles are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 road games.
Eagles are 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Eagles are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Eagles are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Eagles are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Eagles are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games in October.
Eagles are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Massachusetts

Minutemen are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Minutemen are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Minutemen are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Minutemen are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.
Minutemen are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games in October.
Minutemen are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Minutemen are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends
Georgia Southern

Over is 5-0 in Eagles last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 6-2 in Eagles last 8 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 13-5 in Eagles last 18 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Eagles last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Eagles last 7 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Eagles last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Massachusetts

Over is 5-0 in Minutemen last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Minutemen last 5 games following a bye week.
Over is 6-2 in Minutemen last 8 games on fieldturf.
Over is 5-2 in Minutemen last 7 home games.
Over is 5-2 in Minutemen last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 11-5 in Minutemen last 16 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

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Preview: Tennessee at Alabama
Gracenote
Oct 19, 2017

Top-ranked Alabama is rolling toward a spot in the College Football Playoff as it looks to defeat visiting Tennessee for the 11th straight time on Saturday. Alabama is outscoring opponents by an average of 32.6 points per game while dominating the trenches on both sides of the ball.

The Crimson Tide are controlling games with their rushing attack (sixth nationally at 302.6 yards per game) and by halting opponents (national-low 66.7 yards while allowing just two rushing scores), but coach Nick Saban insists his team could be threatened by the Volunteers. "To get a group of people to be special all the time in every situation with all the noise and external factors and all the stuff that's out there, it's a real challenge," Saban told reporters. Tennessee, which was outscored 56-9 in back-to-back losses to Georgia and South Carolina, hasn't scored a touchdown in its last 10 quarters and coach Butch Jones has gone from the "hot seat" to a lava-like level when it comes to his job security. "I don't worry about any of that," Jones told reporters. "All my focus is on our players and our football program and getting them ready for the Alabama game."

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Alabama -34.5

ABOUT TENNESSEE (3-3, 0-3 SEC): Redshirt freshman quarterback Jarrett Guarantano makes his second career start after completing 11-of-18 passes for 133 yards in the loss to South Carolina. "I think I played pretty well," Guarantano told reporters. "I think there's a lot of things that I can learn from and I think that there's certain things that I could have done better. But all around, I think it went pretty well, but not well enough for the win, and that's all that matters." Senior middle linebacker Colton Jumper has been solid with 4.5 sacks, but the Volunteers have recorded just two interceptions at the season's midway point.

ABOUT ALABAMA (7-0, 4-0): Junior running back Damien Harris has topped 100 yards in three of the last four games and has recorded a team-best 625 yards and a terrific 9.2 average. Run-first sophomore quarterback Jalen Hurts (558 yards, six touchdowns) has thrown eight touchdown passes against one interception and has been responsible for 50 career scores (31 passing, 19 rushing) - two behind Harry Gilmer (1944-47) for third place on the school's all-time list. Junior safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (32 tackles, one interception) is the star of the unit that ranks fourth nationally in total defense (254.3), while senior cornerback Levi Wallace (team-best three interceptions) and sophomore defensive end Raekwon Davis (team-leading 4.5 sacks) are enjoying solid campaigns.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Alabama rolled to a 49-10 victory in last season's meeting.

2. Tennessee senior K Aaron Medley (illness) and sophomore DE Darrell Taylor (suspension) each will miss their second straight game.

3. The Crimson Tide have outscored their opponents 100-9 in the first quarter.

PREDICTION: Alabama 55, Tennessee 10

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Trends - Tennessee at No. 1 Alabama

ATS Trends
Tennessee

Volunteers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Volunteers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Volunteers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 conference games.
Volunteers are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Volunteers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in October.
Volunteers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Volunteers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Volunteers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on grass.

Alabama

Crimson Tide are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS loss.
Crimson Tide are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 conference games.
Crimson Tide are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Crimson Tide are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.
Crimson Tide are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Crimson Tide are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Crimson Tide are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Crimson Tide are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

OU Trends
Tennessee

Under is 5-0 in Volunteers last 5 games overall.
Under is 4-0 in Volunteers last 4 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Volunteers last 4 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Volunteers last 5 games on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Volunteers last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 4-0 in Volunteers last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 9-2 in Volunteers last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Volunteers last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 19-7-1 in Volunteers last 27 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Volunteers last 7 road games.

Alabama

Under is 19-7 in Crimson Tide last 26 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Crimson Tide last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 10-4 in Crimson Tide last 14 games in October.
Under is 9-4 in Crimson Tide last 13 home games.
Under is 18-8 in Crimson Tide last 26 games on grass.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Road team is 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 meetings.
Favorite is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Volunteers are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Alabama.
Volunteers are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 meetings.

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Preview: Indiana at Michigan State
Gracenote
Oct 19, 2017

No. 19 Michigan State returns home Saturday looking to build on a pair of big road wins when it faces an Indiana squad still looking for its first victory in Big Ten play. The Spartans have won three straight, including triumphs at Michigan and Minnesota the last two weeks, while the Hoosiers are coming off a tough overtime loss to the Wolverines and face their fourth straight nationally ranked conference foe.

Michigan State's running game got a big boost last week with the re-emergence of junior LJ Scott, who recorded career highs in carries (25) and rushing yards (194) after sitting out the previous game with an undisclosed injury. Scott, though, was arrested Wednesday for driving with a suspended license -- the seventh time he has faced that or a similar charge, leaving his availability for Saturday in question. The Spartans also are powered by one of the top defenses in the country, ranking in the nation’s top 10 in total defense (fifth, 263.8 yards per game) and rushing defense (eighth, 93.3). Indiana’s offense has been solid, with redshirt freshman Peyton Ramsey (815 passing yards, seven touchdowns) set for his third career start under center.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET. ABC. LINE: Michigan State -7

ABOUT INDIANA (3-3, 0-3 Big Ten): The feeling around the Hoosiers these days is one of confidence - despite the overtime loss to Michigan - because of the presence of Ramsey in the lineup. Indiana was down 10 points with less than four minutes to play against the Wolverines' vaunted defense, but Ramsey was able to lead them to overtime and nearly a victory, even with a knee brace he had to put on in the second quarter after being injured. While senior Richard Lagow provides experience, as he led Indiana to a win over Michigan State last season, many around the program believe Ramsey provides the intangibles that can guide a good team to greatness.

ABOUT MICHIGAN STATE (5-1, 3-0): Even though Indiana has played very good pass defense the last two weeks, quarterback Brian Lewerke likely will be happy to see the Hoosiers because it will mean playing in some better weather. Lewerke hasn't been able to get into a groove over the last two weeks, throwing for a total of 214 yards, and Michigan State has kept the ball on the ground because of rainy conditions in both Ann Arbor and Minneapolis. But Lewerke has a plethora of receivers from which to choose and is itching to throw the ball more, and the Spartans' coaches likely will try to open it up to keep Indiana from stacking the line against the run.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Indiana S Chase Dutra is coming off a career game against Michigan, setting new personal standards with his 12 solo tackles and 13 overall stops.

2. Michigan State WR Felton Davis III leads the team with 24 catches for 300 yards, but five different players have at least nine receptions and at least 100 yards receiving.

3. Spartans coach Mark Dantonio is 7-1 against Indiana, including 4-0 at home, although the loss was suffered last year in overtime.

PREDICTION: Michigan State 31, Indiana 20

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Trends - Indiana at No. 19 Michigan State

ATS Trends
Indiana

Hoosiers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Hoosiers are 3-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Hoosiers are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games on grass.
Hoosiers are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Hoosiers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October.
Hoosiers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Hoosiers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 conference games.
Hoosiers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Michigan State

Spartans are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Spartans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Spartans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games on grass.
Spartans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in October.

OU Trends
Indiana

Under is 4-0 in Hoosiers last 4 road games.
Under is 4-0 in Hoosiers last 4 games on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Hoosiers last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 5-0 in Hoosiers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-1 in Hoosiers last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Hoosiers last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Hoosiers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Hoosiers last 7 games in October.
Under is 5-2 in Hoosiers last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Michigan State

Under is 4-0 in Spartans last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Spartans last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Spartans last 6 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Spartans last 7 games on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Spartans last 7 games following a ATS loss.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Michigan State.
Over is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.
Home team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Favorite is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 meetings.
Hoosiers are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 meetings.
Hoosiers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Michigan State.

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Preview: Illinois at Minnesota
Gracenote
Oct 18, 2017

Minnesota and Illinois boast two of the youngest rosters in FBS, but while the former has given its fan base reason for hope by playing its Big Ten rivals close so far, the latter has not. The Golden Gophers attempt to end a three-game losing streak and give first-year coach P.J. Fleck his first conference win Saturday when they host the Fighting Illini in a battle of the only two winless teams during West Division action.

Fleck led his charges through an undefeated run in non-conference action before losing late to Maryland in the conference opener and giving up two touchdowns in the final 1:17 en route to a 14-point setback at Purdue two weeks ago. Minnesota continued to show its resolve in last week's 30-27 defeat at No. 19 Michigan State, as the Gophers scored two late touchdowns to threaten the Spartans after trailing by as many as 17 midway through the fourth quarter. The same has not been true for Illinois, which is coming off a 35-24 home loss to a Rutgers team that had dropped its previous 16 straight Big Ten contests. The Illini have dropped six straight conference tilts by an average of 26 points and are 2-10 in Big Ten play overall under second-year head coach Lovie Smith.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network. LINE: Minnesota -13.5.

ABOUT ILLINOIS (2-4, 0-3 Big Ten): Ricky Smalling continues to be one of the few bright spots for the worst scoring offense in the conference (18.8 points), as he leads the league in yards per catch (19.4) while becoming the sixth player in program history to have a 100-yard receiving game as a true freshman last week after posting 111 yards. Sophomore quarterback Jeff George, Jr. threw for a career-high 308 passing yards against Rutgers and has the offense averaging 420 yards in his first two starts, but he has thrown at least two interceptions in all three games in which he has played. Smith announced leading rusher Mike Epstein will likely miss the rest of the season with a foot injury after the true freshman did not suit up last weekend.

ABOUT MINNESOTA (3-3, 0-3): Sophomore receiver Tyler Johnson almost singlehandedly brought the Gophers back versus the Spartans, doubling his season total for receiving touchdowns with three fourth-quarter scores, allowing him to finish with a career-high eight catches for 106 yards. Fleck pulled struggling senior quarterback Conor Rhoda in the middle of the second quarter and replaced him with sophomore Demry Croft, who connected with Johnson on all three TD throws - the first of his career - and compiled 194 total yards. Although the duo was held to 51 rushing yards on 17 carries against Michigan State, junior running backs Rodney Smith (73.7) and Shannon Brooks (64.4) comprise one of the most productive running back tandems in the conference, ranking eighth and 14th in the Big Ten, respectively.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Gophers have 77 underclassmen on their 111-man roster, while the Illini carry 75 on their 100-man roster.

2. The Illini have forced 12 fumbles, tied with Wyoming for the most in FBS.

3. Johnson became the first Gopher to catch three touchdowns in one quarter in a Big Ten game since Omar Douglas did so in the third quarter against Purdue in 1993.

PREDICTION: Minnesota 31, Illinois 17