Ask most professional handicappers what result pleases them the most and you’re likely to hear an underdog that pulls off an upset. There’s not better feeling than isolating a ‘live dog’ that manages to win the game in straight-up fashion. For money line players it’s a win at its very best.
As we enter the second half of conference play in college basketball, let’s take a look at the teams that have managed to pull of this fait accompli. Listed below are the teams that lead the nation in straight-up underdog wins this season (and the number of times) in games played through January 31st…
Arizona (4)
Baylor (4)
Bowling Green (4)
Charlotte (6)
Cincinnati (6)
Cleveland St (4)
CS Northridge (4)
Delaware (5)
Drake (5)
Eastern Michigan (5)
Hofstra (4)
Indiana St (4)
James Madison (4)
Massachusetts (4)
North Texas (4)
NC Wilmington (5)
New Orleans (4)
Richmond (5)
San Diego (4)
San Jose St (6)
Southern Cal (4)
Tulane (4)
VCU (4)
William & Mary (4)
Wisconsin Milwaukee (6)
Wright St (5)
Who will win the war of the underdog for the 2007-08 season? Rest assured the victor will likely come from the list above.
