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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: 110-116-9
1/4 Starting Five:
Bucknell -1.5
Boston U +4
Michigan -4
Butler +4
Marquette ML
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Bucknell -1.5 : Nothing like a little Tuesday night Patriot action! This will be the first of our double dip tonight. Last time out, the Black Knights got taken to OT by a very shorthanded Loyola MD team. They got bullied on the glass in that game, and 2nd chance points kept the Greyhounds in it. I believe that is an area where the Bison can attack tonight. Andre Screen is a lanky and athletic 7’er that you don’t normally see in the mid-major ranks. He made his return last time out against Boston U off of the bench, and really stuffed the stat sheet. 10 points, 7 rebounds (3 offensive), 3 assists & 3 blocks. I would expect him to play 25-30 minutes tonight and prove to be a major threat to the undersized Army frontcourt. Alex Timmerman has been solid for the Bison as well, and I expect him to be a nice complimentary post-piece for Screen. Lastly, this team makes their free throws. 11th nationally at 78.8%. We make the important ones matter at the end, and cash this one!
Score Prediction: Bucknell 75 – Army 70
Boston U +4 : This spread is out of line. I can confidently say the wrong team is favored. I know that the Midshipmen have looked better this year, but is it really that nice when you look under the hood? Yes, they beat Furman .. but, they shot 60.7% from the field. Yes, they beat UVA .. but, it was a season opener and so did James Madison. Outside of that, nothing to really write home about. Boston is finally healthy with Walter Whyte back in the lineup. This is a dangerous team when McCoy, Whyte and Mathon are rocking. Sorry to our troops, but another service academy goes down tonight. Sprinkle the ML
Score Prediction: Boston U 65 – Navy 61
Michigan -4 : Line in the sand game for Juwan Howard. Lose this one and you are suddenly sitting at 7-6 overall, with a 1-2 conference record. I do not see that happening. Michigan will have a sizable advantage in the post with Dickinson and Diabate going at Omoruyi. If he gets in foul trouble, it will be a longgg night for the Scarlet Knights. I also love the defensive looks that Juwan can throw at Ron Harper Jr. Eli Brooks & Caleb Houstan will likely share the duties. Harper has struggled against the Wolverines defense over the years (Last Three: 13 ; 3 ; 12), and I expect more of the same tonight. Yes, Michigan lost to UCF last time out .. but the Knights shot 8/8 from distance in the 2H. Michigan had grown a sizable 49-37 2H lead on the road before that point. That game does not bother me in regards to the spot tonight. Too much talent, too much will to win tonight for Michigan. I will gladly lay the 4.
Score Prediction: Michigan 73– Rutgers 64
Butler +4 : Butler is finally healthy! Finally, for the first time in two years the Bulldogs should have their full roster available to them. The only iffy situation is Bo Hodges, but he missed the game last week to a non-Covid related illness. I would expect him back tonight since we haven’t heard otherwise. This is a great spot for Butler with Seton Hall playing through a stretch where Covid has attacked their availability and caused them to dropped two straight. The Pirates will be without post players Samuel and Obiagu for this one as well for this one, so not a great spot to “get right”. Lastly, Butler has really cut down on the dumb turnovers now that their full roster is back. They actually look competent on offense now. A perfect night to buy-low on Butler at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Sprinkle the ML
Score Prediction: Butler 67 – Seton Hall 65
Marquette ML : Providence can’t be this good .. right? … right??? .. I am jumping in front of this train and riding with “Home Shaka” tonight. The Golden Eagles get Kam Jones back tonight and that will be critical for their backcourt depth in a game where there should be a decent amount of fouls. I believe that Marquette will force a sizable amount of turnovers from the Friars, and they will need to convert those into fast break points for us to get home in this one. Marquette sits 0-3 in Big East play after their hearts were ripped out in OT by Creighton last time out. This team will be HUNGRY for a W tonight.
Score Prediction: Marquette 73 – Providence 68
Best of luck! Let’s snipe this one y’all!!
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