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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: 192-142-6
3/4 Three Ball:
Dayton -3
Oklahoma State tto 67.5
Austin Peay +2
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Dayton -3 : This is the time of the year where we always see the best from the Flyers. No analytics based into this play. I just trust that Anthony Grant and Jalen Crutcher will get the Flyers past URI. The return of Chatman has been huge for the Flyers defense, and R.J. Blakney is really starting to improve as a freshman. This is a gut play. Dayton will get it done.
Score Prediction: Dayton 73 – URI 67
Oklahoma State tto67.5 : While getting 12 points with one of the hottest teams in America is tempting, I am not ready to jump in front of a Baylor offensive buzz saw. Instead, I will take the Oklahoma State tto. While Baylor certainly impressed with their offensive performance in Morgantown, their defense was still lacking. Cade Cunningham is in beast mode right now, so I do not see the defense getting right in this one. Cade is also getting help from the likes of Anderson and Boone, which has risen the Cowboys to 81 ppg over their last four contests. I am fearful of a 85-70 final if I take the spread, so I won’t give in to the temptation. Give us 40 Cade!!!
Score Prediction: Baylor 79 – Oklahoma State 71
Austin Peay +2 : Similar to the Dayton situation, you want the best coach and best player on the court during tourney time. Matt Figger and Terry Taylor easily take the cake in the Governors matchup with EKU. Jordyn Adams has not played like it, but he is the 2nd best player in this contest when he is at his best. I feel like we may see some of that as the Governors look to make some noise in the OVC Championship. This is a team that had big time aspirations before COVID put a halt to the 19-20 season. They have not played their best this season, but this is their chance to make up for it all. Again, this is a gut play… but, you need these during tourney time! The lines are spot on, and there are not many analytical advantages to pounce on. Let’s go Govs!
Score Prediction: Austin Peay 78 – EKU 76
Best of luck! Let’s snipe this one y’all!!
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