3* NCAAB SMASH (ESPNU) on Cal -1

UNLV vs. California, 12/09/2012 18:00 EDT, Score: 76 - 75

Point Spread: -1/-110 California

Sportsbook: 5Dimes

Result: Loss

3* NCAAB SMASH (ESPNU) on Cal -1
Motivated by an ugly 81-56 loss at Wisconsin in its last game, and further fueled by last season's embarrassing 85-68 defeat at UNLV, expect Cal to take care of business on its home floor Sunday.

UNLV has played one road game this season and didn't come close to covering the spread. That doesn't come as a surprise considering the Rebels are now just 1-11 ATS in their last 12 road games and have lost these by an average score of 69.4 to 72.8.

If you need proof that Cal's loss to Wisconsin will have it fired up, here it is. The Golden Bears are on an awesome 11-2 ATS run in games following a road loss of 20 points or more. They have won by an average score of 74.2 to 68.4 in this situation. It is also worth noting that the Bears are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games following an ATS loss. Bet Cal.