NCAA Picks

Thursday Night College Ball Bonanza

Since the NHL is on hiatus until after the AllStar game, I’m going to knock down some Cawledge Basketball picks.  In case you don’t remember the rules we established for picking college bball  games last year, I’ll give you the run through:  

• Start with the assumption that the home team has a legitimate chance of winning, upset or not.
• If the spread is outrageous stay away. 
• If the home team is given points take it.

Thats it! Good luck!

#8 Notre Dame @ Virginia Tech +11(-115)

Apply rules 1 and 3.  Notre Dame is the road team, they have a high probability of winning but it certainly isn’t a guarantee.  Vtech hasn’t won a conference game yet this season (0-4 in the ACC) which says they suck but it also says they’re due.  Since it’s college basketball and 18 year olds are susceptible to crowd influence, I like Vtech plus the points.  11 points is a lot to give. 

Milwaukee +7(-115) @ Oakland 

Despite some personal ties I have with Oakland University I have to roll with the ‘Waukee pick in this one.  Oakland hasn’t exactly blown anyone out of the water yet this season and Milwaukee is pretty much on the same level.  I expect a close game with the score being within 5 at the end.

North Carolina State +5.5 (-110) @ Miami Florida

The Wolfpack take on South Beach tonight in a (not so) pivotal match up.  The U have lost a couple games this year at home to some weak ass teams if you ask me.  Green Bay and Eastern Kentucky are who I am referring to.  NC State plus the points here looks like a good bet to me.  I wouldn’t be surprised at all if the Wolfpack comes away with a win.

#7 Arizona @ Stanford +4 (-115)

Once again Rules 1 & 3 apply.  Stanford isn’t ranked but they are 4-1 in the Pac12; the same record Arizona has in conference play.  I like Stanford to keep it close at home and probably lose by a point or two.  

#13 Maryland +1.5 (-110) @ #23 Indiana

Yep, I’m going against my own rules her.  I’m rolling with my gut feeling that Maryland is a good team that has done nothing but get better over the past month.  I’m not saying Indy doesn't have a chance, I’m just saying I think Maryland will win decisively.  I think Michigan State is better than Indiana and they got stomped out by the Terps last week.

Murray State @ Eastern Illinois +6 (-110)

Rules 1 & 3 apply once again.  Home team with a legitimate chance to win and given points.  ROLL IT!

Saint Mary’s +15 (-110) @ #3 Gonzaga

Going rogue against the rules!  Saint Mary’s hasn't lost a game by 15+ points at home or on the road in like a friggin decade.  There’s no way this half assed, over hyped Zags team is going to be the ones to do it.  Honestly, I smell upset city, but thats just me.  Regardless, no way Gonzaga beats Saint Mary’s by 15+. No way.

Added Game:

Eastern Kentucky @ Jacksonville State +11 (-110)

Rolling Rules 1&3 once again here.