Thursday From Puerto Rico!

[Destructor D]

21-10 +44.7* - Coming off a losing Wednesday, but hopefully we'll rebound with some winners from Puerto Rico tomorrow. Washington really doesn't look good defensively and other than Brockman, they aren't a good club. Dumb play on Texas A&M as they didn't show up for the 1st half. Going to play the entire Puerto Rico card after spending the past hour capping these games.

Houston Pick for 4.5* - Cougars should be a NCAA tourney team IMO and have a veteran returning nucleus while VCU appears down a notch.

Marist +8 (-120) for 4* - Don't feel really good about this game as Miami should be improved. However, I'll take the points with a team used to winning in Marist vs. a team used to losing in Miami.

Providence -6 for 4.5* - Really like this play as I expect the Friars to make some noise in the Big East and at least make the NCAA tourney while Temple will once again have problems scoring and be a middle of the pack A-10 team IMO.

Charleston +15 for 4.5* - Really like this play as well. Sure Arkansas is solid, but asking them to win by 16+ points against a solid team will be very tough.

I could wait and see how the lines move tomorrow, but I would rather make my plays based on my handicapping and hope for the best. I feel fairly good about all of them and hoping 3-1 or better tomorrow.

GLTA

 

[utesfootball]

Marist is the only real questionable game for me, Like houston on a neutral court and think providence should win by double digits.

 

[Box and one]

destrutor..marist played a weak team in delaware at home and let them hang around awhile..there best player won't be able to play till sunday..foxes looked a little soft and has 3 new gds..think they struggle tomr am vs the canes...i watched the marist game on local tv..sunday.. benjamin dominated inside 20 pts 17 bds,etc..but UD had no post defense..canes have King who will smother benj...GL...not trying to change your pick..just some info..

 

[Dr. Fade]

Don't go against Box D. POUND The CANES!

 

[Destructor D]

Thanks for the information Box & One... I should probably switch, but going to keep my play so I don't pay the vig. I know you have been hotter than doughnut grease to start the season as well. Miami lost 20 games last year and I see them having a tough time winning by 9+ points early in the season.

It does scare me that every good capper on this board is backing Miami as well. I have read Marist has some nice recruits and they should be okay. I guess I'll find out first hand this morning.

 

[Destructor D]

Going to make Houston Pick for 6* - Late line movement shows Houstons becoming a -133 ML favorite at Pinnacle plus I like the revenge angle as Houston was pounded by VCU last year. Let's get this morning started with a win:00hour

Going to play the devil's advocate and stick with Marist... sometimes the fewer people like a team, the better!

 

[Destructor D]

Watching the early part of the Houston/VCU game and can't believe how much nicer the arena in Puerto Rico than past years. Good thing they made some upgrades. Also, is there any reason for starting games @ 9:00 a.m. ET? I think it's 10:00 in Puerto Rico, but still too early for any fans to make the game.

 

[Destructor D]

Okay, going to listen to the masses and hope Miami blows out Marist. It's too bad I didn't wait, but now I'll probably have to pay for it. King is a solid defender and rebounder and should give Marist problems.

Miami -7 (-120) for 8* - This play won't count as part of my official record. I'm hoping Miami wins by exactly 8 points now.

GLTA

 

[Destructor D]

Glad I listened to the masses... Marist is a really BAD team early in the season.

GO PROVIDENCE & CHARLESTON!

 

[Destructor D]

Make Providence -6 & Charleston +15 each 5* plays. Hopefully sweep these plays and finish the day +6.6*

Brutal loss on Houston although VCU looked like the better defensive team.

GLTA

 

[Destructor D]

Nervous as Temple just dropped to 5! I know Providence is playing their first game, but I like them to win by double digits if they play to their portential.

 

[tsatts]

a few injuries on providence

 

[Destructor D]

Thursday Night Games...

Upgrading Charleston +15 to 6* - I believe Arkansas is solid, but this should be a competitive game IMO. Hopefully I can start winning some of these games in Puerto Rico.

Gardner Webb +14.5 for 6* - UConn really hasn't impressed me offensively and I believe they'll have a difficult time extending the margin to a 15+ point win. Hopefully Gardner Webb doesn't crap their pants @ MSG. If they can win @ Kentucky, they should hang with the Huskies.

Memphis -6.5 for 6* - Not sure why the line has dropped 2 full points other than Dorsy might not play. However, I believe Memphis has way too much talent for OU and I feel much better knowing the majority of the touts are backing the Sooners which is causing the line to dip.

Oregon State -6 for 4* - Colorado State just lost to Montana by 36... I know the Beavers aren't world beaters, but they should win this game by double digits.

Eastern Washington -1.5 for 3* - Cal-Riverside is traveling a good distance and should lose this game.

Utah State +3 for 2.5* - Why is Cal Poly favored?

Clemson +4 for 2.5* - Tigers should be tough and going to Starksville is never easy, but Clemson should win SU IMO.

G'Town -14 for 2.5* - Michigan battling some injuries and I'm hoping the Hoyas make a statement vs. a Michigan team adjusting to a new, but solid coach.


GLTA

 

[Mr. Poon]

DD, w/ you on Clemson though I just heard Mays is out.

GL on all your plays.

 

[Destructor D]

Yeah, I haven't spent enough time capping these games... just don't have enough hours in the day. Hopefully I'll have some winners tonight although Charleston looks terrible early.

 

[Mr. Poon]

you are off to a great start, though. I know its tough getting a read on some of these teams. You can only do so much research until you see them in action against decent squads a few times.

I'm still struggling around a .500 record but don't care as many have been small plays so far.