Our top 2 picks:
- NCAAM: St. Louis Bilikens
- NCAAM: Syracuse wins by double digits
Our picks for all props:
- Golf: Graeme McDowell or Tie
- McDowell and Westwood shot very similar numbers the first 2 rounds, with Westwood shooting 1 better than McDowell on the front nine both rounds. They are currently tied for overall lead though, and its hard to pass up McDowell with the tie option.
- Confidence: 50%
- *NCAAM: Alabama Crimson Tide
- Alabama is favored by 4 and is at home for this game. They also have a better overall record and an impressive 14 - 3 home record, while Stanford has a mediocre 5 - 6 road record.
- Confidence: 70%
- NCAAM: Michigan Wolverines
- This should be one of the most exciting tournament games of the day. Michigan gives up the smallest number of turnovers in the nation, and VCU forces the largest number of turnovers. Michigan is favored by 4, is 17 - 1 at home, and this game is virtually a home game for them, so I'm giving them the edge here.
- Confidence: 50%
- NCAAW: Any Other Result
- The Huskies and the Vandals have never played each other, neither have they played many common opponents, so it's hard to get a sense of this game. It is true that there is not much parity in women's basketball, and the top ranked teams are usually dominant over low or un-ranked teams. 50+ though is asking a lot I think. Idaho ranks in the top 10 nationally for both 3 pointers made and attempted, so I think they can keep it within 50.
- Confidence: 70%
- Golf: Bill Haas or tie
- Haas shot a 69 in round 1 and 66 in round 2. Rose shot a 65 in round 1 and a 70 in round 2. Obviously both of these guys have won the prop once, so pick your poison with this one.
- Confidence: 40%
- *NHL: Minnesota Wild
- The Wild have been on fire lately. They are returning home from a very successful road trip and are on a 4 game winning streak. The Sharks have some surprising wins, especially when they have been featured on Streak for the Cash, but it's hard to ignore Minnesota's current form.
- Confidence: 70%
- Soccer: DC United, Win
- MLS is only 3 matches into the season, so it is still hard to know how good each squad is. But after three matches, both DC and Columbus are tied with 4 points in the table. Last year in both their meetings United beat the Crew, plus the game is in DC, for this reason I must pick United to win.
- Confidence: 50%
- NCAAM: Michigan State Winning Margin
- Michigan State is favored by 6 in this game. Memphis made 5 3-pointers in their first tournament game against St. Marys, but average 6.3 3-pointers made per game on the season. I think Memphis has what it takes to keep the game close, but Michigan State has a tremendous defense and will have home-court advantage, so I'm giving them the edge here. This prop could be close though, and I'm kind of nervous about it.
- Confidence: 50%
- NCAAW: Any Other Result
- These teams have not met this season, but Fresno State lost by just 11 to Stanford early in the season. Fresno State has been to the tournament each of the previous 6 seasons, but have never won a game. I think they will keep it closer than 20 though.
- Confidence: 60%
- NCAAM: Louisville wins by double digits
- Louisville is favored by 11 points in this game. I thought NC A&T would cover in the last game and got burned, so I'm going with Louisville. Louisville looked so impressive in that game that it's hard to imagine them not getting to Atlanta and most likely cutting down the nets. Colorado State is a fierce rebounding team though, and runs a style of offense that Louisville has not played against much, but this is virtually a home game for Louisville, and will have the overwhelming home-crowd advantage.
- Confidence: 70%
- *NCAAM: Arizona wins by double digits
- Harvard is coming off of their huge upset over New Mexico. This is a much different matchup, however. New Mexico has a number of big men and focus on the interior, so their perimeter defending suffers, and it was evidenced last night by Harvard getting so many open looks from 3. Arizona plays much better perimeter defense and plays with a much higher tempo than New Mexico. Aside from these facts, Arizona is favored by 10 and the game is in Salt Lake City, Utah, so the Wildcats will have a huge fan base there.
- Confidence: 60%
- NBA: Detroit Pistons
- Pistons suck, but the Bobcats suck even more. Enough said.
- Confidence: 70%
- NCAAM: St. Louis Bilikens
- Oregon is on an emotional high after upsetting #5 Oklahoma State. They also have a higher rebounding advantage, but I believe Saint Louis will be just too much. Nice win yesterday Oregon, but good luck beating Saint Louis. Saint Louis is favored by 4, but I'm confident they'll win by more than that.
- Confidence: 80%
- NCAAM: Marquette Golden Eagles
- These two teams met at the start of the season in the Maui Invitational. Butler got the best of Marquette on that occasion thanks to a buzzer-beating 3 pointer by Rotnei Clark. Marquette is favored by 3 in this game, and I think it will probably be a close, back and forth game, but I'm picking Marquette to get revenge and advance.
- Confidence: 60%
- NCAAM: Butler leading at halftime or tied
- This is really a tossup in my opinion, and the main reason I'm taking this is because Butler has the tie option. Pick at your own risk.
- Confidence: 40%
- NBA: Indiana Pacers
- The Pacers have won all three of the meetings this year with the Bulls. One would assume this to be reason enough to pick the Pacers again, but sweeping a 4 game series is difficult against any team, especially if that team is not that much worse than you. The Bulls are running on empty as they are completed depleted. They are without Gibson, Hinrich, and of course, Rose. They are playing at home, but I think they are saving all their energy for the meeting this upcoming week with the Heat.
- Confidence: 50%
- NCAAM: Wichita State 3-pointers made or tie
- I've thought ever since the brackets were released that Gonzaga would be the first #1 to lose. I picked Pittsburgh to beat them in the second round, but I think Wichita State has an even better chance to do it. They are physical and un-afraid, and Southern proved that Gonzaga is vulnerable. Gonzaga is favored by 6, and Wichita State averages 6.6 3-pointers made per game. I'm predicting that Wichita State not only covers, but that they win this game.
- Confidence: 70%
- NCAAM: Yes at least one team scores 35+ in the second half
- My advice is that you see how the first half goes before picking this, but be aware that most teams score more in the 2nd half, especially if the game is close and gets prolonged at the end.
- Confidence: 50%
- Other: Kyle Dake
- I really don't know much about college wrestling. Dake has won the national title each of the previous 3 years, but in different weight classes. He also beat Taylor earlier this year. These two are clearly the best two in the country in this weight class, so this should be a hard-fought battle.
- Confidence: 50%
- NCAAM: Syracuse wins by double digits
- Syracuse plays a tenacious 2-3 zone defense that smothers opponents outside offense. I believe this will really disrupt the Bears and what they will try to do on offense. Syracuse is only favored by 8 in this game, but after seeing their run through the Big East Tournament and how they dismantled Montana, I think they easily cover here.
- Confidence: 80%
- NHL: St. Louis Blues
- The away teams have been winning these NHL props with considerable consistency lately. I really think the Blues will continue that trend. They will have their veteran goalie, Jaroslov Harak for this game, who has a 2.38 GAA. They are also 10 - 1 - 1 in their last 12 against the Oilers.
- Confidence: 60%
- Soccer: San Jose
- Neither San Jose nor Seattle has looked as good this season as they did last year. I expect the Earthquakes and Chris Wondolowski to get on track soon. Last season San Jose ran away with the west and their squad is nearly the same. This game is being played at Buck Shaw Stadium, home of the Earthquakes, which should help them.
- Confidence: 60%
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