Huck's Friday

[Hucklebuck]

Won 6 units yesterday. Would not shock me at all to see Wyoming win the MWC tournament. Another team that has nothing to lose.

Michigan State ML -320 to win 2U
The Spartans are 4th in the nation in offensive rebound % and Minnesota is 194th defensively in that category. I completely misread the Minny/NU game yesterday. The more I looked at it, it was a darn good draw match-up wise for Minny. The Spartans are also 5th in the nation in preventing their opponents from receiving 2nd shot opportunities. MSU was +18 and +19 on the boards in their 2 meetings this year. I feel that Izzo has this team poised for a Final 4 run and he won't let them slip up here. Better coach + better talent + better rebounding = ML play for me.

SDSU 1H +1 5U
The Aztecs got the win they needed yesterday vs UNLV in Thomas and Mack. That win probably got this team in the dance. Both BYU/SDSU games were extremely well contested. The Aztecs were up 13 at halftime in the most recent matchup @ SDSU. For some reason this BYU team is not a 1st half team. They were down 3 at half to AFA yesterday. BYU is a great 2H team to play on. Only concern is BYU threw a zone at the Aztecs in the 2nd half last game to spark the comeback. Here is hoping Coach Fisher and Co. have adjusted

 

[harlytiger]

Those money lines will evently catch you. good luck

 

[Hucklebuck]

Those money lines will evently catch you. good luck

I completely agree, especially this time of year. This is a spot I highlighted as soon as the brackets were finalized. I was planning on taking Mich St ML in this game vs Minny, but not Northwestern. Rebounding and FTA are key to me this time of year. Spartans have a huge advantage in both categories.

 

[Hucklebuck]

Ohio State +3.5 5U
The Buckeyes are an efficient offensive team. They are 11th in the nation in effective FG%. They also do not foul on the defensive end. Coach Motta has this team taking care of the basketball and they take quality shots. Wisconsin does not turn the ball over at all. Wisconsin is great at preventing 2nd chance opportunities, but OSU barely attacks the offensive glass. I think Bo Ryan is a great coach, but doesn't have the guns in this one. See a low scoring game and I will take the points.

 

[Hucklebuck]

South Carolina -2.5 3U

The gamecocks had an awful shooting night when these two met in Starkville. This one is on a neutral court and I don't expect the foul ratio to be 24-13. S Carolina had a lead at half and fell apart to start 2nd half. I see them playing a complete game this afternoon. Their defensive pressure will force Miss St into some mistakes and easy offensive opportunities. Downey or bust my friends.

 

[Hucklebuck]

Houston +14 5U
These two just met 9 days ago in Houston in a game the Cougars had a lead with around 4-5 minutes to go. 14 points is a lot to lay the 3rd time around against a team like Houston that doesn't turn it over (#1 in nation) and plays average defense. Too many points for a Houston team that is hungry.