Well darn it, a few of my picks didn't go as planned yesterday. I'm sorry about that. Realistically though, the picks I lost could have easily gone my way. Sometimes we just lose some. It happens to everybody. I hope you still come back and visit my site and aren't thrown off by a bad day. I've just started this top picks thing recently but will get better at it over time. So please come back, refer your friends, and hopefully we can all help each other become masters of this game!
For you newcomers (and others who may not understand how I've set up this blog), the links at the top of the page are links to my pages for other fantasy games besides Streak for the Cash. I will soon rearrange those so that only 1 row of links appears, creating a cleaner and more user-friendly look and feel. I also plan on creating an "About this site" page, where I will explain how everything works and is set up. That way I won't have to re-explain things in every post.
Do you like me doing 1 or 2 Top Picks for each sport, or would you prefer to have analysis of every prop? Please comment on this post and let me know!
On a high note, Gareth Bale for Tottenham Hotspurs is on fire right now! He saved us spurs pickers in the 90' minute again. Remember a few days ago when he scored in the 90+ minute to green the Spurs pickers?!?!?
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Here are my top picks for Streak for the Cash for Tuesday, Feb. 26. Those marked with a * also appear on Streak It Up (SIU).
Basketball:
NCAAM:
1) Wake Forrest 3 Pointers Made or Tie
Reasons: Wake Forrest is coming off a huge upset win over then #2 Miami. Last time they played Florida St. (on Feb. 9) they won 71 - 46. The line for this game is Florida St. -6. The teams are very similar in average points scored per game and average points allowed per game, and Wake is pretty good from 3 point range. Florida St. may win the game, but I like Wake Forrest to keep it close and wouldn't be surprised if they win. My only concern is that for this game Wake is on the road.
Confidence: 60%
2) Memphis Tigers
Reasons: Memphis is looking to extend their winning streak to 19 consecutive games, which would be the current Div. 1 record. They are 7 - 0 on the road this season, and are favored by 5 in this game. I just hope they don't have a let-down like Villanova had last night, and since this game is on SFTC, that might just happen.
Confidence: 50%
NBA:
1) New Orleans Hornets over Brooklyn Nets
Reasons: I give the edge here to the Hornets because they are at home, and the Nets have been anything but consistent this season. Anthony Davis should be good to go for the Hornets, and Joe Johnson may be out for the Nets. The line is dead even though, so I wouldn't pick this with a high streak.
Confidence: 50%
2) Phoenix Suns over Minnesota Timberwolves
Reasons: Neither of these teams have been doing well lately, but I give the slight edge to Phoenix because they are at home, Kevin Love is still out for the Timberwolves, and they are favored by 1.5. I wouldn't pick this with a high streak though.
Confidence: 40%
Other Sports:
Tennis:
1) Djokovic to lose 6 games or more
Reasons: I got burned on what seemed a sure tennis pick yesterday with the 16 games or fewer. Again a high percentage is on the under, but the odds actually favor over 17.5 games played, which means this pick is favored. Also, in a number of matches that these two have played, Djokovic has lost 6 or more games. I wouldn't put a high streak on this though.
Confidence: 50%
NHL:
1) Dallas Stars
Reasons: The Dallas Stars are definitely a better scoring team than the Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets average a league-worst 2.05 goals per game at home. Dallas' defense and goal-tending is a concern though, and has cost them games recently. And remember how the Blue Jackets beat the Red Wings to end a W23 streak? I definitely wouldn't put a high streak on this game.
Confidence: 40%
Soccer:
1) Any other result
Reasons: The odds favor any other result in this match. These two teams played to a 2 - 2 draw earlier this month. This game is at Everton, but Everton hasn't been dominating teams lately. I think Everton wins, but winning by 3+ is asking a lot.
Confidence: 60%
2) Barcelona Win
Reasons: I give the slight edge to Barca in this game. These two teams are always at the top of their league, and watching them go head-to-head is almost always exciting. I just think Messi and his teammates get the win at home.
Confidence: 50%
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