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I will do my best to provide *at least* 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! 20/21 Season: 58%
Season Record: 29-29-2
11/22 Feast Week:
A&M / Wisconsin o120.5
Akron tto 72
Murray State -5
Ohio State +3
CofC +16
Notre Dame pick’em
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A&M / Wisconsin o120.5 : The pace of play will make this one a sweat, but this number came down too far to not play. I had this game at 123 and was considering, so I will definitely take 120.5. While both of these teams play agonizingly slow, they both know how to get to the line. And …. they make their free throws. Wisconsin comes in shooting 80% from the stripe, and A&M shoots 75%. This should be close through the entirety of the game, so we could have some late fouling help us if we are in trouble.
Score Prediction: Wisconsin 64 – Texas A&M 62
Akron tt0 72 : I do not see a world in which the Zips won’t be able to do whatever they want offensively in this game. Thought about the spread, but think the majority of the value is in the tto. Fordham is dreadful defensively, and Akron brings back everyone from last season outside of Christian-Jackson. They also have added Ball State transfer, KJ Walton. Walton was the leading scorer for the Cardinals last season. He is a combo guard that can get it done from all levels. Akron touches 75+ here.
Score Prediction: Akron 78 – Fordham 64
Murray State -5 : I really, really love the Racers this season. They will have too much offense for the Buccaneers tonight. Murray State comes in 35th in offensive efficiency, and ETSU is 249th while shooting 36% from the field. Keep your eye on Trae Hannibal this season. The South Carolina transfer is leading the Racers in rebounding as a 6’2 guard. On a team that features KJ Williams. That is quite impressive. He has fit right in with the attitude of this scrappy bunch. Racers by double digits.
Score Prediction: Murray State 74 – ETSU 64
Ohio State +3 : As you know, I am not high on the Buckeyes this season. Have already been on the opposite side of them this season. However, this is a gross overreaction of a line. I had this as a Pick’Em on a neutral site, so I will take the three points. E.J. Liddell is still a top contender for the Naismith, and I trust that the guard play will improve a tad. Seton Hall overvalued after being an overrated Michigan group. Maybe sprinkle the ML here.
Score Prediction: Ohio State 70 – Seton Hall 68
CofC +16 : The Cougars have really impressed me this season. This start is not surprising, however. Pat Kelsey is the best coach in America that does not receive national praise. He built a powerhouse mid-major program at Winthrop, and looks like he is already on his way to doing that in Charleston. This team can fill it up from three, and they can rebound. As you know, I love that in an underdog. UNC is always a king on the glass, and the Cougars beat them out 12 to 7 on the offensive glass the other night. Look for Meeks to have a better game, and the Cougars to sneak under this number.
Score Prediction: Oklahoma State 82 – CofC 69
Notre Dame Pick’Em : Favorite play on the card. Paul Atkinson is an absolute weapon. The Irish were very fortunate to grab him off of the portal. Atkinson paired with Laszewski will prove to be a major problem for the Gaels downlow. As always, I love the energy that Prentiss Hubb brings in the backcourt. Look for him to finally get it going. He is a big game player.
Score Prediction: Notre Dame 70 – Saint Mary’s 65
Best of luck! Let’s snipe this one y’all!!
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