SIU info and SFTC Picks for 2/19

Well I had a great day today, going 4 - 0 on my picks!  I hope to keep this up so that you can create as long of a streak as possible.  I also want to invite you to share my blog with everyone you know.  My goal is to help as many as I can.

I have been posting solely on ESPN"S Streak for the Cash game so far, because that is really the only game currently running.  There is a game called Streak It Up, which is similar to SFTC, but with much lower prize money.  The game does have a lot of interesting streak-building options though that SFTC does not offer.   Anyway, check it out, and comment on this post to let me know what you think.  I will try to start posting my picks for that game soon as well, although a lot of them will be the same, since the games have quite a few of the same props.

So here are my top picks for SFTC for tomorrow:

NCAAM:
1)  Miami DD Win over Virginia

• Reasons:  Miami is great at home.  They are at the top of the ACC this year and are demolishing teams at home.  They beat Duke by 28, North Carolina by near 20.  They definitely play better at home than on the road.  I think they win big here again.
• Confidence: 90%

2)  Florida State WSDL against NC State

• Reasons:  NC State started out the year really hot, but have been on a nose dive for the last month or more.  I like Florida State to keep it within single digits, if not win.  Of slight concern is that the game is at NC State and Florida St does do better at home, but I'm not too worried about it.
• Confidence:  70%

3)  Florida Winning Margin over Missouri 3PM or Tie

• Reasons:  Florida is tearing it up through the SEC, and Missouri isn't exactly the cream of the crop.    The game is at Missouri, but Florida has been good on the road.  Missouri will probably make 6 -8 3s but I like Florida to win by at least double digits.
• Confidence:  70%

SOCCER:

1)  Bayern Munich Win over Arsenal

• Reasons:  Let's face it: Bayern Munich is absolutely tearing it up this year.  Their goal differential is just incredible.  Also, Arsenal is not as good as they were last year.  The fact that they drew with Queens Park Rangers should tell you a lot.  
• Confidence: 80%

NHL:

1)  Chicago Blackhawks over the Vancouver Canucks

• Reasons:  The Blackhawks are just having an incredible season.  They are still undefeated in regular time, their only losses coming in shootouts, albeit one of those came at the hands of the Canucks.  They may be due for a loss, but I don't think it comes from the Canucks.  The Blackhawks are at home and they are tough to beat at home.  Plus, I think they will match the record for # of games to start a season without a regular time loss.
• Confidence: 80%

2)  Los Angeles Kings over the Edmonton Oilers

• Reasons:  I just think the Kings, last year's Stanley Cup winners, are better than the Oilers and should get the win.
• Confidence: 60%

TENNIS:

1)  Caroline Wozniaki wins 2 - 0 

• Reasons:  I don't know her opponent, but I know Wozniaki is pretty good.  She had a respectable  tournament at the Australian Open, and has been consistently in the the top 10 or so in the world.
• Confidence: 50%