Saturday Hoops

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Utah -2.5 (-115) for 5* vs Arizona - Arizona has owned the Utes winning 12 straight against them and this is a huge game! However, Utah is very tough at home and Arizona has been very mediocre on the road and I don't think the early start helps the road team. I also think Utah is playing very well at the moment and should end the 12 game winning streak tomorrow.

BYU -2 (-120) for 5* vs Gonzaga - Huge game for both teams and BYU was able to sneak a victory @ Gonzaga not long ago and probably need another win against Gonzaga to really catch the NCAA selection committee's full attention. I watched some of the prior game between BYU and Gonzaga. I noticed Gonzaga's poor guard play hurt them and shouldn't do them any favors again tomorrow night in Provo. I also think this line could go up so playing now.

Ole Miss +4 (-120) for 4.5* @ Georgia - It's not like playing @ Georgia is a very hostile environment and add the fact Ole Miss is finally healthy and I will take my chances. Ole Miss will have by far the best player on the court in Moody and I think this is the type of game they win SU, but will grab the points as I see UGA winning by 5+ being very slim...

Stanford -1 for 5* vs UCLA - Bruins NCAA tourney chances are now virtually done and I think Stanford hammers home this point beating them by at least a bucket. UCLA hasn't performed well on the road and Stanford has some fight left in them based on their thrashing of USC. Might be a little obvious, but give me the Cardinal!

Kansas State +10 (-120) for 5* @ Iowa State - Both these teams tend to play close games and both are struggling at the moment, but it's my opinion the short bench for Iowa State is really wearing out this team and the fact they don't guard anyone also makes it tough to get excited about winning by double digits.

Will try to post more tomorrow.

GLTA

 

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George Washington Pick for 5* vs VCU - Not a monster game for GW, but they are very tough at home and VCU has bad road losses to George Mason and UMass recently where they didn't play well. I think GW wins this game as they're tough at home and should have a great crowd.

Miami -2.5 (-120) for 4* vs. Louisville - Pitino has never lost to Miami, but he's in a tough spot tomorrow IMHO. Miami is very tough at home and the Cardinals are really quite poor away from home at 3-7 SU vs a 14-1 Miami team @ home! Sure history is nice and Rick Pitino has typically had much more talent than the Canes. I don't think this is the case tomorrow and Miami gets another signature win!

Butler -1.5 for 5* at Georgetown - Butler is playing well recently and can't afford a loss to a Hoyas club heading for NIT unless they win Big East tournament... Butler is far better team and should win by at least a bucket!

Marquette +9 for 5* vs Villanova - Wildcats will be pissed coming off their Wednesday loss to Xavier, but Marquette is playing much better now. See a close game for sure and Nova chances for a double digit win are slim.

Arkansas +2 for 5* @ Tennessee - Punter is doubtful and this Vols club isn't playing well and see them losing SU, but taking points. Guess line rises if he does play and Vols will be closer to a pick without him and I see him doubtful to questionable, even if he plays hobbled, Arkansas wins!

GLTA

 

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Dayton -8 (-120) for 4.5* vs Rhode Island - Rams are 1-10-1 ATS on the road so yes, 9% covering rate. Would say they are due, but really injured club and see them getting crushed again tomorrow, especially with Flyers having played so poorly. Dayton has hardly been world beaters and could have Pollard out again, but RI has a short bench already and very banged up.
Flyers should win by double digits!

 

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North Carolina +4 (-120) for 5* @ Virginia - Sure Cavaliers are tougher than doughnut grease at home, but feel like NC is starting to peak at the moment and either wins SU or covers. If they play a best of 7, UNC wins 4-2 IMHO so will take the better overall club grabbing 4 in a very tough environment, especially with UNC looking so tough since loss to Duke.

Vanderbilt +2 (-120) for 5* vs Kentucky - Should be a close game, but Vandy is tough at home and Wildcats are Mildcats away from Rupp. Vandy Candy really needs this win and they have the talent to make it happen with great height and Baldwin is one heck of a guard. Kentucky finds way to lose road games and think they lose this game or win on a last second shot at best and push. Commodores win this game 75% of the time IMHO!

West Virginia -6 (-120) for 5* @ Oklahoma State - I have watched the Pokes and they're terrible with the injuries they're enduring to their 2 best players. Newberry is okay, but injuries have crushed this club and they get another spanking Saturday by a solid Mountaineers club fighting for a seed in the NCAA tourney vs a squad with zero talent and their 2 best players out. Pokes get crushed again! WVU 75-63

Purdue -3 (-120) for 5* vs Maryland - Boilermakers have not enjoyed the season they expected with their awesome size and rarely awesome play. However, they have a great shot to not only revenge a loss to Maryland at home, but I expect them to kind of kick their ass by 7 to 10 points. Purdue has the twin tower combo and other than a bad half against Iowa, they are unbeaten at home. They win another game by 75-67 final is my best guess against a solid Twerps club.

GLTA