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I will do my best to provide *at least* a daily group of 3-5 picks for all of you snipers out there. The goal is a 2-1 (3-2) night. I recommend you play them individually .. however, never be scared of a little sniper parlay! 20/21 Season: 58%
Season Record: 85-76-6
12/7 Three Ball:
Furman -2
Saint Louis -2
Syracuse +9
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Furman -2 : Bob Richey’s group is coming off of a big-time comeback against CofC in OT last Friday night. The Paladins were down 15 in the 2H, and stormed all of the way back to steal that one. You could see the passion in the players after the game. They knew that was a big win. This team has its sights set on March after their big win at Louisville earlier in the season. They need to win these games against tough in-state opponents. Playing Winthrop in Rock Hill is definitely a tricky spot, but I am not high on the Eagles this season. Pat Kelsey developed a great program at Winthrop, but he has left and is in his first season with CofC. Following his departure, the majority of Winthrop’s playmakers hit the portal. I do not love the make-up of the team this year. A DJ Burns + Corey Hightower led group will not be able to hang with the Paladins tonight in my opinion. Furman will be able to play at their pace, and use Slawson, Bothwell and Hunter effectively in their offense. This team ranks 31st nationally in assists/game through a tough early schedule. I really love the progression of Jalen Slawson this season. Not only is he averaging 17 & 9 .. but he is shooting 57% from the field, and averaging 2.4 blocks & 2.1 steals. This man can truly do it all on both ends of the court. I had this game at Furman -5.5, so I will gladly take the -2.
Score Prediction: Furman 79 – Winthrop 73
Saint Louis -2 : I actually love this matchup for the Billikens. I am high on Belmont, but this will be daunting task for them in Chaifetz Arena. I believe the Billikens will have a sizable advantage on the glass and in transition tonight. Their athleticism cannot be matched by the Bruins. Also, Saint Louis is a team that can welcome a shooting match with Belmont. The Billikens are shooting an impressive 39% from distance as a team this season. I trust Yuri Collins to be a floor general tonight, and Jimerson + others to make some big shots. They will get it done tonight behind a rocking home atmosphere. Selection Sunday implications here…
Score Prediction: Saint Louis 76 – Belmont 72
Syracuse +9 : Jumped on this at the open. I cannot fathom why the line sits this high on a “neutral” court. MSG should actually be pretty orange tonight. I think Syracuse will be in this game for a large majority of it, and may even have this down to one possession at the end. Cuse runs similar action to Nova on the offensive side of the ball, and I do not believe Nova has a sizable advantage over Cuse defensively. Nova has been electric shooting the ball this season, but we all know what Girard & the Boeheim Bros can do from distance Also, don’t overlook that this is a Cole Swider revenge game. Swider played three seasons for the Wildcats, and always loves to show up in big moments. He is averaging 16.5ppg over his last 4, and I think he has a big night at MSG.
Score Prediction: Villanova 74 – Syracuse 70
Best of luck! Let’s snipe this one y’all!!
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