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San Francisco (6-4) at Boise State (6-2)
Line: Boise State by 3.5.
First college hoops game in a while. This is a tough scheduling situation for San Francisco, as they have to go to Boise State. The Broncos are very good at home on their blue court.
College Basketball Pick: Boise State 76, San Francisco 69
Boise State -3.5 (3 Units)
Denver (1-5) at CS-Northridge (1-6)
Line: CS-Northridge by 10.
CS-Northridge is one of the sloppiest teams in the nation, committing 22 turnovers per game. There's no way the Matadors cover if they match that figure in this contest.
College Basketball Pick: CS-Northridge 66, Denver 63
Denver +10 (3 Units) -- Incorrect; -$330
CS-Fullerton (4-5) at Montana State (3-3)
Line: CS-Fullerton by 2.
This is the first time CS-Fullerton is favored this year, and I think that responsibility is too great for them. They're a sloppy team, turning the ball over 18 times per game. Montana State, much careful with the rock, should be able to win.
College Basketball Pick: Montana State 77, CS-Fullerton 70
Montana State +2 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Niagara (5-2) at Loyola-Maryland (2-6)
Line: Niagara by 5.5.
It figures that the one game I picked yesterday I got wrong, and the two selections I thought about listing (Michigan and Western Kentucky) I got right.
Time to turn this around. Loyola-Maryland takes care of the ball and I think this is a nice spot for them at home.
College Basketball Pick: Loyola-Maryland 74, Niagara 65
Loyola-Maryland +5.5 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Canisius (3-4) at Saint Peter's (1-5)
Line: Canisius by 2.5.
Taking another home MAAC dog. Canisius is pretty sloppy with the basketball, so I think Saint Peter's has a real shot.
College Basketball Pick: Saint Peter's 68, Canisius 64
Saint Peter's +2.5 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
Temple (3-3) at Penn State (7-1)
Line: Penn State by 6.5.
Stupid Iona had a 3-point lead with 14 seconds left and somehow lost by two. Jerks!
Penn State has been covering like crazy this year. Apparently, they finally have a talented hoops team up in Happy Valley. Temple, meanwhile, recently lost to Miami of Ohio and Buffalo.
College Basketball Pick: Penn State 82, Temple 64
Penn State -6.5 (3 Units) -- Incorrect; -$330
Iowa (2-3) at Marist (2-4)
Line: Iona by 2.
Iona and Marist have similar records, but Iona is a much better team. Recently, they almost beat Iowa and then defeated Valparaiso on a neutral court. They shouldn't have a problem with Marist.
College Basketball Pick: Iona 74, Marist 59
Iona -2 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Brown (3-3) at Providence (4-3)
Line: Providence by 16.
Providence is not a very good team. They've lost to some shaky squads this season, and are consequently 1-4 against the spread.
Brown, meanwhile, has hung with the likes of Rhode Island, so they should be able to cover versus disinterested Providence.
College Basketball Pick: Providence 74, Brown 64
Brown +16 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Rhode Island (5-2) at Northeastern (3-3)
Line: Pick.
Hello, shady point spread! Rhode Island has beaten some good teams this year and nearly knocked off Duke. They're regarded as a Cinderella sleeper. However, they just had a tough game against Villanova, so they're due for a let-down against a capable Northeastern squad.
College Basketball Pick: Northeastrn 75, Rhode Island 68
Northeastern PK (3 Units) -- Incorrect; -$330
South Carolina (4-1) at Princeton (2-2)
Line: South Carolina by 12.
This would be a huge win for Princeton. I think it's a possibility because South Carolina really isn't that good. The Gamecocks may be 4-1, but they haven't covered a spread all year.
The Tigers like to play a slow game, so in a contest where points will be at a premium, taking the underdog seems pretty lucrative.
College Basketball Pick: South Carolina 66, Princeton 60
Princeton +12 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
LMU (0-6) at Arizona (4-1)
Line: Arizona by 28.
LMU's 0-6 record has pushed this spread up way too high. They're actually 3-2 against the spread, so they tend to play close. Arizona, meanwhile, doesn't try hard when it doesn't have to.
College Basketball Pick: Arizona 78, LMU 61
LMU +28 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
Kent State (3-2) at Kansas (4-1)
Line: Kansas by 12.
I'm not sure how Kansas will get up for Kent State. The Golden Flashes are a pretty solid squad and should be able to cover the number.
College Basketball Pick: Kansas 79, Kent State 75
Kent State +12 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Northern Arizona (1-4) at Arizona (3-1)
Line: Arizona by 17.5.
I don't see the motivation for Arizona here; they've looked pretty disinterested against their non-conference opponents this season, owning a meager 1-3 spread record. Northern Arizona is 1-4, but kept up with UNLV as a big dog.
College Basketball Pick: Arizona 78, Northern Arizona 67
Northern Arizona +17.5 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Elon (1-2) at Virginia Tech (3-2)
Line: Virginia Tech by 20.
Virginia Tech should have an easy time with Elon. This is the Hokies' final game before Christmas Break, so they'll be focused. Elon, meanwhile, has struggled this year in the wake of losing Scott Grable to a season-ending knee injury.
College Basketball Pick: Virginia Tech 84, Elon 52
Virginia Tech -20 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Penn State (4-0) at Penn (1-2)
Line: Penn State by 3.5.
What a terrible night for basketball. I lost the Toledo cover by two points, Idaho game by one point, and the Orlando Magic NBA pick by three points. Ugh.
I like Penn State this year. They had a lot of injuries last season, but everyone is now back. Penn is missing one of its best players, guard Darren Smith, who is out with a knee.
College Basketball Pick: Penn State 77, Penn 67
Penn State -3.5 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
Toledo (0-2) at Florida International (2-1)
Line: Florida International by 2.5.
I'm fading three of my favorites teams again today.
I don't like Florida International's chances without forwards Josue Soto and Alex Galindo.
College Basketball Pick: Toledo 69, Florida International 62
Toledo +2.5 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
Eastern Michigan (1-3) at St. John's (3-1)
Line: St. John's by 9.5.
Eastern Michigan looks lost without its best player, Carlos Medlock, who is out for the year. St. John's should cover easily.
College Basketball Pick: St. John's 77, Eastern Michigan 62
St. John's -9.5 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Idaho (2-2) at Eastern Washington (2-1)
Line: Eastern Washington by 9.
I don't have much faith in Eastern Washington to cover this game without its starting point guard Adris DeLeon. Nine points is way too many to lay without a starting floor general.
College Basketball Pick: Eastern Washington 72, Idaho 71
Idaho +9 (1 Unit) -- Incorrect; -$110
Saint Bonaventure (2-1) at Rutgers (3-0)
Line: Rutgers by 10.
Ugh - not a good Saturday in college hoops.
Too many points for a Big East team taking on a perennially down A-10 squad. These teams are about even if you keep in mind that two of Rutgers' starters are out with injuries.
College Basketball Pick: Rutgers 77, Saint Bonaventure 72
Saint Bonaventure +10 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
Fresno State (1-1) at San Diego State (1-1)
Line: San Diego State by 16.5.
I went against San Diego State on Monday night, and I'm doing the same thing here. The Aztecs are a very good team, but their top player, Lorenzo Wade, has been suspended for allegedly stealing a TV. Unfortunately, Wade found out that it was an old black-and-white set, and tried to give it back. That's when he was caught. OK, maybe I made up some of that story.
Fresno State showed me something when it covered at Saint Mary's, an NCAA Tournament-caliber squad. San Diego State is not as good as Saint Mary's, especially without Wade.
College Basketball Pick: San Diego State 68, Fresno State 60
Fresno State +16.5 (4 Units) -- Incorrect; -$440
Arkansas (2-0) at Missouri State (1-1)
Line: Missouri State by 2.5.
Arkansas sucks. Let's get that out of the way. Missouri State's the better team. But they won't be on Saturday; two of the host's three best players (guards Justin Fuehrmeyer and Shane Laurie) are out. Fuehrmeyer has a sprained ankle, while Laurie is coming off a concussion.
College Basketball Pick: Arkansas 71, Missouri State 62
Arkansas +2.5 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
North Carolina (2-0) at UC-Santa Barbara (1-1)
Line: North Carolina by 17.5.
It may not sound appealing to go against North Carolina, but that's what I'm going to do here.
The Tar Heels are really banged up. Everyone knows about Tyler Hansbrough's injury. Guard Marcus Ginyard has also been out. Now, impressive freshman Tyler Zeller, who has taken Hansbrough's place in the lineup, is out for the year.
North Carolina easily dispatched Kentucky a few nights ago, but couldn't cover against Penn.
UC-Santa Barbara is a solid team expected to contend for an automatic NCAA Tournament bid out of the Big West.
College Basketball Pick: North Carolina 80, UC-Santa Barbara 70
UC-Santa Barbara +17.5 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Florida International (2-0) at Washington (1-1)
Line: Washington by 18.
Stupid Cal Irvine can't beat Eastern Washington and their backup point guard. You guys suck.
One may wonder why Washington is favored by 18 when it just lost to Portland and struggled to beat Eastern Kentucky. Well, Florida International is missing its best player, Alex Galindo. Jose Soto, a JUCO transfer expected to contribute immediately, is also out. A mid-major like Florida International needs all hands on deck to knock off a high major like Washington. Without Galindo and Soto, that won't happen.
College Basketball Pick: Washington 86, Florida International 59
Washington -18 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
Niagara (1-0) at Villanova (2-0)
Line: Villanova by 18.5.
Villanova is missing considerable fire power here, as starting shooting guard Dwayne Anderson is out with a foot injury. Their backup center is doubtful as well. Niagara, completely healthy, is a sleeper to qualify for the NCAA Tournament this year, so they definitely have the talent to keep up with the Wildcats.
College Basketball Pick: Villanova 82, Niagara 70
Niagara +18.5 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Murray State (1-0) at Arkansas State (1-1)
Line: Arkansas State by 1.
I don't get this line. Murray State is favored to win its conference. The Racers are experienced with four starters returning. Meanwhile, Arkansas State, a mediocre team, is missing one of the key transfers they were depending on to compete in the Sun Belt conference.
With a shady line like this, could this game be fixed? I don't see the point. There won't be any bets on this game, so Vegas doesn't stand to win or lose much money either way.
College Basketball Pick: Murray State 84, Arkansas State 70
Murray State +1 (1 Unit) -- Incorrect; -$110
Eastern Washington (0-1) at UC-Irvine (0-1)
Line: UC-Irvine by 7.5.
UC-Irvine was debacled in its first game, though it was playing USC. The Anteaters should have an easier time against Eastern Washington, a team missing its starting point guard. Adris DeLeon is out because of academics.
Hey, idiot, go to class, and the teachers will give you an easy A. I've seen it happen before!
College Basketball Pick: UC-Irvine 65, Eastern Washington 50
UC-Irvine -7.5 (3 Units) -- Incorrect; -$330
Arizona State (1-0) at San Diego State (1-0)
Line: Arizona State by 3.
San Diego State is a team predicted to content for the Mountain West title this year. Unfortunately, their top scorer, Lorenzo Wade, has been suspended for allegedly stealing a TV. Let's hope it was a flat screen!
College Basketball Pick: Arizona State 80, San Diego State 69
Arizona State -3 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Eastern Michigan (1-0) at Purdue (1-0)
Line: Purdue by 20.5.
Eastern Michigan is supposed to be pretty good this season, so why are they massive underdogs? Well, they just lost their start point guard Carlos Medlock for the year. I don't know how the Eagles are going to cover without their stud floor general.
College Basketball Pick: Purdue 88, Eastern Michigan 60
Purdue -20.5 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
Columbia (1-0) at Seton Hall (1-0)
Line: Seton Hall by 13.5.
Columbia may have won its first game of the season, but don't expect too many victories for the Lions any time soon. Columbia lost four starters to graduation and was counting on forward Brian Grimes to lead the team. Unfortunately, Grimes tore his ACL a week ago and will miss the entire season. I don't know how the Lions are going to compete with a Seton Hall squad that returns three starters, including its point guard.
I usually don't like laying high numbers, but the talent disparity is too much to overlook here.
College Basketball Pick: Seton Hall 77, Columbia 57
Seton Hall -13.5 (2 Units) -- Correct; +$200
Rutgers (1-0) at Delaware (0-0)
Line: Delaware by 4.
Rutgers, a team with just 11 wins last year, returns all five starters. Great news, right? Not really. Forwards Jaron Griffin and J.R. Inman, and guard Anthony Farmer have been suspended indefinitely for violating team rules.
I like Delaware this season. No, they didn't post a winning record last year, but the Blue Hens are more experienced and now boast a dynamic background comprised of senior Marc Egerson and junior Brian Johnson. Eric Maynor is the best point guard in the CAA, but Johnson isn't far behind.
College Basketball Pick: Delaware 70, Rutgers 59
Delaware -4 (3 Units) -- Incorrect; -$330
Louisiana Tech (0-0) at Louisiana-Lafayette (0-0)
Line: Louisiana-Lafayette by 8.5.
Because there are so many teams in college basketball, the public can't follow all of them. Thus, they miss important things, such as major injuries.
Louisiana-Lafayette is really banged up right now. Their best player, Randell Daigle, is out with a broken hand. Also out is sharp-shooter Chris Gradnigo.
A healthier Louisiana Tech returns three starters, so I like them to cover the number.
College Basketball Pick: Louisiana Tech 63, Louisiana-Lafayette 61
Louisiana Tech +8.5 (3 Units) -- Correct; +$300
UT-Chattanooga (0-0) at Tennessee (0-0)
Line: Tennessee by 18.
Tough spot for Tennessee. The Vols are a team returning just two starters. Their sixth man last year, J.P. Prince, expected to step into the starting rotation, is out with a shoulder. They have a new point guard running the show, and their backup point guard is also out. Chattanooga isn't that good, but they have more experience, and could cover the number.
College Basketball Pick: Tennessee 70, UT-Chattanooga 60
UT-Chattanooga +18 (2 Units) -- Incorrect; -$220
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Season:
2007-2008: December - January - February - March -
2006-2007: November - December - January - February - March - April -
Last Week (March 3-9, 2008): 8-3-1, +$1,730
2003-2004 Season: 138-107-6 (56.3%)
2004-2005 Season: 168-148-6 (53.2%)
2005-2006 Season: 188-173-7 (52.1%)
2006-2007 Season: 273-255-8 (51.7%), +$945
2007-2008 Season: 71-64-5 (52.6%), +$1,420
Career Against The Spread: 840-727-30 (53.6%), +$2,365
2007-2008: December - January - February - March -
2006-2007: November - December - January - February - March - April -
Last Week (March 3-9, 2008): 8-3-1, +$1,730
2003-2004 Season: 138-107-6 (56.3%)
2004-2005 Season: 168-148-6 (53.2%)
2005-2006 Season: 188-173-7 (52.1%)
2006-2007 Season: 273-255-8 (51.7%), +$945
2007-2008 Season: 71-64-5 (52.6%), +$1,420
Career Against The Spread: 840-727-30 (53.6%), +$2,365
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