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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: 20-14-1
12/19 Three Ball:
Gonzaga -2.5
Baylor -16.5
UCLA -1
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Gonzaga -2.5: Saturday is when the Gonzaga will make their mark on this 2020/2021 basketball season. Personally, I believe they are the best college basketball team that we have seen since the Anthony Davis led Kentucky squad. Jalen Suggs is the highest recruit that Mark Few has gotten out to Spokane, and man is he impressive. Adding him to an already loaded group coming back to win a title is simply unfair. Iowa has been a gambling darling of mine since the beginning of last year. However, they do not have the defensive weapons to combat an elite offense. This will be the first they have faced this season, and it will show in a big way. Gonzaga is too efficient, too quick and too athletic on both sides of the ball for this Iowa team. This score will not be as indicative of Iowa’s prowess, as it will be to show just how good Mark Few’s guys are.
Score Prediction: Gonzaga 90 – Iowa 78
Baylor -16.5: This is a treat of a line. Snag it before it is -20 by Noon on Saturday. Baylor will outclass Kansas State in every aspect of the game. There is no need for much of a breakdown here. Sic ‘Em
Score Prediction: Baylor 82 – Kansas State 58
UCLA -1: I believe Mick Cronin will turn up the pressure on an Ohio State team that is coming off of a tough road loss at Purdue. Ohio State really struggled without their leading scorer, E.J. Liddell. Liddell is still battling mono, and it is unclear if he will suit up on Saturday. The Bruins have an elite defense this season, and it is shocking to me that the polls are not showing them love at this point. Also, UCLA is getting consistent double digit scoring from 5 guards, and strong post play from Riley and Hill. The Bruins will be a tough out all year long! They get a big win to keep the momentum rolling in the Champions Classic.
Score Prediction: UCLA 72 – Ohio State 66
Best of luck! Let’s snipe this one y’all!!
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