(photo: Texas Tech Athletics)
I will do my best to provide a daily three ball of picks for all of you snipers out there. The goal is a 2-1 night, with some 3-0’s sprinkled occasionally. I recommend you play them individually .. however, never be scared of a little three ball parlay!
Season Record: 16-12-1
12/17 Three Ball:
Texas Tech -1.5 1H
Creighton -3.5 1H
Saint Louis -2 1H
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Texas Tech -1.5 1H: The Red Raiders have had this game circled from the beginning of offseason workouts. A conference home opener against the beasts from the Big 12, the Kansas Jayhawks. In order to be the team that snaps the Jayhawks conference title streak, they will more than likely need to win tonight. There will be a limited crowd, and they should be amped up and behind the Red Raiders. To go along with the crowd, TTU is also rocking throwback jerseys tonight. There will be a massive amount of energy from the Red Raiders to start this game, and it doesn’t hurt that they are currently 5th in the country in defensive efficiency. I think this game could come down to a last second shot, so we will get out of this game early.
Score Prediction: Texas Tech 35 – Kansas 30
Creighton -3.5 1H: Quite frankly, this team is pissed off. They lost a heartbreaker on the road at Allen Fieldhouse, and then had a horrific meltdown and blew a 12 point lead with 5 to go against Marquette a few nights ago. That is simply not good enough for a team with Final Four aspirations. Saint John’s will get up and down pace-wise, and this will play into Creighton’s strengths. For an added bonus, Alex O’Connell (former Duke guard) has been granted immediately eligibility. Look for him to hit a few big time kick-out threes in this game. I am also interested in laying the -6.5 full game, but -3.5 1H is the play.
Score Prediction: Creighton 44 – Saint John’s 34
Saint Louis -2 1H: Saint Louis is a first half team. In every game this season, they have gotten out to massive first half leads. Including, LSU’s trip to Chaifetz Arena. These hot starts can be contributed to their senior three-headed monster of Javonte Perkins, Jordan Goodwin and Hasahn French. NC State is shuffling in a few freshmen in the backcourt, and I believe this will lead to a Billikens lead at the half. NC State is a solid team, so I will play the 1H and hope the Saint Louis early start trend continues. Side note, this is NC State’s first game back since their COVID shutdown. Two weeks without live action.
Score Prediction: Saint Louis 38 – NC State 32
Best of luck! Let’s snipe this one y’all!!
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