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    In honor of Nolan, NCAA polyester pick

    1-0 so far, as Paul Polyester had BC -5.5/6 yesterday, meaning the fade play of Rutgers was a winner. Today, surprisingly (or maybe not), Paul loves Louisville -- Rick Pitino getting points? They just scored 110 yesterday! This will be easy money! So, play Marquette, minus the short number...
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    A Nolan polyester pants play of the day, NCAA style

    In honor of Nolan's fine idea, don't you think a square with limited NCAA acumen might say "Boston College, they won the Big East last year - they will kill Rutgers, and they are only laying 6?" So, the play would be Rutgers plus the points.
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    fletcher & anyone else - March Madness in LV

    I'm staying at Mandalay Bay, but their sports book is a madhouse where it is quite difficult to get bets in. Where was the Madjack Super Bowl party, and any other thoughts you or others might have for a little more sane atmosphere that first weekend of the NCAAs would be much appreciated. I...
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    Tenn-Martin -6.5, and why

    I like T-M here tonight for several reasons: 1) Off of 2 straight home court losses (their first 2 of the year) and several days to think about those, I expect a big effort here from T-M. 2) Stronger RPI (227, vs TSU's 281) and stronger schedule (227, vs 296) bolster my hopes here 3) TSU...
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    Rush the floor letdown

    I expect Marquette to have that tonight, so I'll take the big 19 points and play East Carolina tonight. ECU is no great shakes on the road, but they do have some talent, and off of their most recent game, a confidence-building, come from behind win vs St. Louis, I expect them to have a solid...
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    St. Bonnie +8, and why

    I like the Bonnies today for a few reasons: 1) My personal belief is St. Bonnie may be the 2nd best team in the A-10, behind Xavier, so taking 8 points, on that principle, in conference, strikes me as a good idea. 2) Off of 3 ho-hum, at best, games, I think St. Bonnie is primed for a big...
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    Santa Clara -1.5, and why

    A few reasons I like this one tonight: 1) Recent performance on the road: though 2-6 SU on the road, those 2 are SC's last 2 road games, wins by 9 at SD and 11 at Portland; I see SD as definitely better than St. Mary's and Portland as very comparable 2) Conference play is, overall, much...
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    UTEP, 0-9 on the road, favored

    OK, I'll take the bait, and play San jose State. Go Spartans!
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    Penn, Mass, TCU, Houston - why

    I'm playing the following tonight, and why: Penn -1`: Lasalle is in a rut right now, with their only recent win against Duquesne; Penn is the stronger team, with more rest, and 2 years of revenge on their minds, and has played well on the road (as much of a road game as this can be, in town)...
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    thanks to IE

    just wanted to pass on my thanks for your daily links and assistance on your Free Picks page -- some great stuff!
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    Weber State -7.5, and why

    1) Recent patterns show Weber to be especially strong on the first of back-to-backs: last 3 were a close loss at tough Montana State (who leads the Big Sky at 5-0), a 12-point win at home vs N AZ, and a 19-point win at Montana -- my guess is Weber lacks the depth on the 2nd of back-to-backs...
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    CS Northridge -7.5, and why

    1) CSN has been playing some good ball lately, off of 2 nice road wins, coming home to a strong home floor, sitting at 5-2 in the conference and aiming to keep pace with the top dogs in the Big West 2) Fullerton has lost every recent road game by near double digits or double digits, with the...
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    Houston -7.5, and why

    1) Since Christmas, Houston's young talent and coach seem to have come together, as all of their losses have been close (excluding versus Cincy -- no shame there), and this Southern Miss team represents a real step down from Houston's recent competition 2) I expect a small letdown here from...
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    tough schedule situation for nevada

    48 hours ago, in southern texas (El Paso), tonight in Boise, Idaho? damn, they are racking up some serious Frequent Flyer miles. may be a nice situation to lay the very short number with Boise here.
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    Nolan, nice crisp 2-0

    NJ and Dallas/Orl under -- well done! I enjoy your daily posts and insight! NJO
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    vcu suspensions

    what is the story about possible suspensions at VCU? is it anyone important? I sure liked VCU minus the small number at first glance today. thanks for any info!
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    nice situation for the cavs today

    off of a days rest, with a well-played game under their belt last time out (but a loss), against a Portland team coming home with only one day of rest off of a satisfying road trip. and, factor in immediate revenge, perhaps, for the embarrassment of Cleveland less than a week ago, and you may...
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    arkansas looks like a nice one today

    for a few reasons: 1) Ark is 3-0 SU in true road games, at Tulsa, Memphis, and Auburn, plus played very well in 2 neutral site come-from-ahead losses versus Illinois and OK State -- I see all of those teams as better than the outfit they play today, LSU 2) 4 days of rest, with multiple days...
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    any word on odom or olowakandi for LAC?

    has anyone heard anything about these 2, and their status, for tonight's game versus the Nets? thanks!
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    Illinois-Chicago +1.5

    I really like this play for several reasons: 1) UIC has impressed me this year with their play, generally speaking. On the road, they have hung tough at tough venues Southern Illinois, Purdue, and South Florida, all OK or better teams, and all teams certainly, substantially better than...
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