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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: 159-158-12
1/17 Three Ball:
Purdue +2
Wyoming +3
Drake -1.5
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Purdue +2 : Best Bet of the day. Illinois has had a great start to the season, and always play well in Champaign. However, Purdue is a bad matchup for the Illini. Especially, in regards to depth. Purdue is running 9-10 guys deep, while Illinois only had 6 players play over 7 minutes last time out against Michigan. This is key because Purdue ranks 17th nationally in opponents fouls per possession. 28% of their possessions result in the other team fouling. The Illini will be up the creek without a paddle if they get in foul trouble. Also, I like that Purdue has Williams and Edey to throw at Kofi. If he is neutralized, this could be a comfortable win for the Boilermakers. Purdue looked excellent last time out against Nebraska. Very similar to the team that started off so hot at the beginning of this year. I think they have figured it out. Noon tip on a Monday is not doing Illinois any favors. Purdue reminds us who they are today.
Score Prediction: Purdue 75 – Illinois 70
Wyoming +3 : Keep doubting my Cowboys, Vegas. We will continue to cash these tickets. Graham Ike will wear out Nevada in the post. Washington and Baker seem to always be in foul trouble for the Wolfpack, and that is not a good characteristic to have when facing a Cowboys team that is excellent at getting to the line. Wyoming is 5th in the country at opponent fouls per possession. Also, like Illinois, Nevada is thin in their rotations after Bramah left the program earlier this season. The Cowboys win outright tonight. Check the free throw splits in the box score after the final whistle to see why.
Score Prediction: Wyoming 76 – Nevada 70
Drake -1.5 : The Bulldogs will go as far as Roman Penn takes them. Thankfully, he was able to come back from injury way sooner than expected. He finally looked like his old self in Drake’s impressive victory over Illinois State last time out. Penn had 16 points and 6 assists in this victory. If he brings that play into tonight, Drake should have no problems getting this W. Also, I really love the advantage that Brodie and Murphy will have on the glass in this one. Should have several second chance opportunities against an undersized Salukis squad.
Score Prediction: Drake 70 – Southern Illinois 65
Best of luck! Let’s snipe this one y’all!!
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