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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: 135-138-11
1/11 Card:
St. Bonaventure -9
Bowling Green +10
JMU & Northeastern o140.5
Ole Miss +5
WVU -3
Auburn +3
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St. Bonaventure -9 : I feel sorry for La Salle. Back-to-back games against tournament level teams that are eager to come off of a pause and put a beat down on someone. Unfortunately, they are the sacrificial lamb tonight just as they were for VCU. It was over from jump street when VCU arrived in Philly. The Rams held a 20ish point lead for the entirety of the game. It will be more of the same tonight. Mark Schmidt will have a great game plan to attack the 188th ranked team in defensive efficiency. Also, Kyle Lofton is finally fully healthy. Look for the senior-leader to have a monster performance tonight.
Score Prediction: St. Bonaventure 78 – La Salle 60
JMU/Northeastern o140.5 : I like the way that both teams have played in their most recent two games in regards to the total. Not a lot of effective 2 point defense from either team, and improving on their offensive efficiency ratings on the other end. There are mismatches that I believe both teams can exploit in this one. The Dukes should control the paint, and Northeastern has the outside shooting to keep them in it with the emergence of Notre Dame transfer, Nikola Djogo. He has been on a tear from distance since the beginning December. Close game, and should get some late fouls. We go over the total here.
Score Prediction: JMU 76 – Northeastern 71
Bowling Green +10 : Looks like we will receive CLV on this one after locking it in early last night. So, that means you should fade. In all seriousness, the line has moved to +8 and I think that is just. I personally had it in the 6.5-7 range. The Falcons are just not who they were earlier in the season. They are finally healthy and are stacking up quality performances. There is not a natural defender on Ohio for Daeqwon Plowden, and he has shooters everywhere around him should Ohio decide to double team. Ohio shouldn’t have any trouble scoring however they want tonight, but the Falcons are going to stay right there with them. We sneak inside the number here.
Score Prediction: Ohio 80 – Bowling Green 73
Ole Miss +5 : Fading Texas A&M off of their Arkansas win. Maybe I am wrong, but I am just not a huge fan of the Aggies being 5 point favorites over a quality Ole Miss team. Their shot quality metrics are also pointing to a huge regression. Jarkel Joiner has had a couple of days off to rest, and he should be able to give us at least 20-25 minutes tonight. Ole Miss is the better team, and I will gladly take the points in a fade TAMU spot following an emotional upset.
Score Prediction: Ole Miss 68 – TAMU 65
WVU -3 : Oklahoma State coming off of their big KU upset. Home West Virginia. The perfect concoction. Country roads, take me home…
Score Prediction: WVU 69 – Oklahoma State 64
Auburn +3 : This spot screams Alabama, but I am not ready to let them off of the hook. Their turnovers and shot selection would have to get TREMENDOUSLY better to take down Auburn tonight. I just don’t see that happening with the hectic style that Bruce Pearl convinces every opponent to play in. Also, Auburn just has a monster advantage in the interior. Offensively and defensively. There will be no answers for Walker Kessler or Jabari Smith from the Tide. That will be the difference. Auburn with the Iron Hoops upset. Sorry Bama fans, no relief from your CFP loss tonight.
Score Prediction: Auburn 81 – Alabama 79
Best of luck! Let’s snipe this one y’all!!
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