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Richmond +9 for 5* - VCU just 2-6 ATS at home and feel Spiders will be inspired after their beating at SLU.

Ohio State +5 for 5* - Both teams playing like ass, but would rather back the Buckeyes grabbing points than laying with Wisky at this point.

Seton Hall +8 for 4* - Not wild about this game, but Xavier has overachieved much of this year and see this game being tight.

George Washington +4 (-120) for 4* - Dayton has been awful lately and don't see them extending margin of victory if they even win. Take my chances Colonials lose by 4 or less or win SU.

Kentucky -1.5 for 5* - MU's front court is so weak and Randle should have a monster game. Kentucky has sucked on the road, but they have such a huge front court advantage, I like them to beat MU in Columbia.

DePaul +5 for 4* - Friars have overachieved and been on the road likely since Marquette game. If they win, it's not by 6+.

West Virginia -2.5 (-120) for 4* - KSU has been awesome ATS. However, this is a tough spot after crushing the Mountaineers in Manhatten. WVU is playing good ball and they revenge their huge loss in Manhatten.

SMU -1.5 (-120) for 4* - Ponies haven't lost ATS at home and Memphis didn't look like world beaters @ UCF. See SMU winning behind a Loud home crowd.

Oklahoma +9 (-120) for 5* - Clones basically have 3 guys who score in Niang, Kane, and Ejim. Sooners playing well and don't see them losing by double digits.

Temple +12 for 4* - Nova looking fair recently while Temple playing much better and almost beat a solid Cincy club. 3rd home game in a row for Temple as well and see max effort vs an overrated Wildcats club.

Alabama +2 for 5* - Tennessee has played well at times, but can't forget their road debacle at Florida last week. Bama is typically tough at home and like grabbing a bucket vs. a Vols squad which doesn't always travel well as witnessed by slaughter against Florida and beat by KY by 8. Releford should go off in this game.

Likely add more tomorrow if I have time. Still, 11 plays to get the day rolling. Hopefully will keep hot as hitting about 75% since Tuesday (26-8-1)

GLTA
 

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Leaning Kansas vs the Horns? Feel Embiid will dominate vs. Ridley & Ibeh and Wiggins is a horrid matchup as Jonathan Holmes won't be able to stay with him. Kansas is super deep especially in the front court and realistically I think they have about as good a shot as any team winning the whole enchilada (Syracuse and Arizona are undefeated, but overall weak schedules IMHO and Wichita State? best win is at SLU by far). KU is so damn young and just now realizing their talent after playing the toughest non-conference schedule of anyone in the country. Lost to 3 top 10 teams in Villanova (neutral court), Florida (road game), San Diego State (home game), and Colorado (road game). Sure, it sucks to lose 4 games, but they're solid now and don't see Texas hanging tough as they have overachieve while KU has underachieved this season. KU 82-73

Think game will drop to 3.5 or 3 so waiting for better number.
 

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Last thing I'll say about KU is they likely have 2 of the top 3 picks in the upcoming NBA draft assuming Wiggins and Embiid go pro (Wiggins is for sure, Embiid-?). KU is so freaking deep at the post and Seldin and Eillis will also be likely 1st round picks when they leave (Don't see Ellis being lottery at his height, but Seldin might be late lottery). If NBA talent is your requirement to go deep, then KU is your answer.

By the way, McDermott will be a stud NBA Player IMHO. Haven't seen a guy like him since Larry Bird and don't think Bird was as athletic (not saying he'll be Larry Legend, but his shot? sick!). You take McDermott away from Creighton and they're a D-II club. He's sick! Predicted 10th in latest mock draft. I have a hard time seeing anyone more NBA ready than this kid? Just saying.
 

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By the way, McDermott will be a stud NBA Player IMHO. Haven't seen a guy like him since Larry Bird and don't think Bird was as athletic (not saying he'll be Larry Legend, but his shot? sick!). You take McDermott away from Creighton and they're a D-II club. He's sick! Predicted 10th in latest mock draft. I have a hard time seeing anyone more NBA ready than this kid? Just saying.


Interesting comparison, The thing that sticks out the most to me is that, much like Bird, that Doug can beat you from just about any spot on the floor. No defense can take away his entire game. Both he and Larry have(had) great range but also the size to post you up and easily score on the block. He's seen double teams constantly but also has the court vision to find the open team mate.

Also, these days it's to be highly considered that is his work ethic is 2nd to none and his lack of any kind of excess baggage off of the floor. I think he's worth a higher lottery pick, no doubt in my mind.




Playing S Hall as well. X seems to get it done with smoke and mirrors. I also can't stand Stainbrook. He has no character and when things start turning south, he'll fold like a cheap suit. The guy plays well in spurts but can disappear like Houdini. He's a bit of a head case as well, he about drove Steve Hawkins to a nervous breakdown while at W Mich.

The best thing that I can say about OSU or Wisc is that somebody has to win. Whispers in Columbus are that this team lacks cohesiveness and mental toughness. ....

Nothing makes the Richmond Spiders happier than a win over VCU, nothing at all.... Shaka Knows that he'll get the Spiders best effort..

SMU stood out to me as well. .....

BTW: thanks for your remarks :toast:
 

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Leaning Kansas vs the Horns? Feel Embiid will dominate vs. Ridley & Ibeh and Wiggins is a horrid matchup as Jonathan Holmes won't be able to stay with him. Kansas is super deep especially in the front court and realistically I think they have about as good a shot as any team winning the whole enchilada (Syracuse and Arizona are undefeated, but overall weak schedules IMHO and Wichita State? best win is at SLU by far). KU is so damn young and just now realizing their talent after playing the toughest non-conference schedule of anyone in the country. Lost to 3 top 10 teams in Villanova (neutral court), Florida (road game), San Diego State (home game), and Colorado (road game). Sure, it sucks to lose 4 games, but they're solid now and don't see Texas hanging tough as they have overachieve while KU has underachieved this season. KU 82-73

Think game will drop to 3.5 or 3 so waiting for better number.

Non conf ROAD wins at:

#4 sdsu
#9 Mich
#14 duke (nyc)

That's a weak schedule?
 
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