Play #1:

Cincinatti -4.5

Play On - A favorite vs. the 1rst half line (CINCINNATI) - good shooting team (45-47.5%) against an average shooting team (42.5-45%), after 5 straight games - allowing a shooting pct. of 40% or less.
(34-11 since 1997.) (75.6%, +21.9 units. Rating = 2*)

The average first half line posted in these games was: Team favored by 5.9
The average first half score in these games was: Team 36.8, Opponent 27.5 (Average first half point differential = +9.4)

The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (8-2).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (10-3).

In addition the bearcats have 26 Situational Power Trends in their favor, where as Xavier has 0.

Strongest SPT:

CINCINNATI is 6-0 against the 1rst half line (+6.0 Units) after playing 2 consecutive games as favorite this season.
The average score was CINCINNATI 40.2, OPPONENT 23.8 - (Rating = 2*)

Cincinatti has been scorching the first halves as they are 7-1 ATS on the year including a 4-1 mark at home. Xavier is a mediocre 5-6 ATS this year, with a 0-2 ATS mark on true road games.

Play #2:

Ill-Chicago +2

Play Against - Road favorites vs. the 1rst half line (WRIGHT ST) - off a home win against a conference rival, a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) playing a bad team (20 to 40%).
(48-17 over the last 5 seasons.) (73.8%, +29.3 units. Rating = 3*)

The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 1.7
The average first half score in these games was: Team 31.2, Opponent 29.9 (Average first half point differential = +1.3)

The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (23-9).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (92-60).

Play Against - Road favorites vs. the 1rst half line (WRIGHT ST) - off 2 or more consecutive home wins, a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) playing a bad team (20 to 40%).
(22-3 over the last 5 seasons.) (88%, +18.7 units. Rating = 3*)

The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 1.5
The average first half score in these games was: Team 31.4, Opponent 28.1 (Average first half point differential = +3.3)

The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (13-2).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (39-23).

When taking a look at the Situational Power Trends the Flames take an 11-1 edge.

Strongest SPT:

WRIGHT ST is 3-11 against the 1rst half line (-9.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was WRIGHT ST 30.2, OPPONENT 28.9 - (Rating = 1*)

UIC is currentely 3-1 ATS 1H the past 3 seasons when facing Wright State. Including a 2-0 ATS mark when playing at home.

Thanks Flip