While I sit stranded at the Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix I figured I might as well get back on the horse and make some picks. My American Airlines flight was canceled because apparently they wait until shit starts literally falling apart before they make repairs. Think twice before you book with AA that's all I have to say about that. They didn't show even the slightest hint of remorse for leaving me stranded in an airport for 7 and a half hours and forcing me to arrive at my destination 7 hours later than expected. Thanks guys. But let's do some picks...
Michigan State +7.5 vs Wisconsin
It's March 15th and as always the Michigan State Spartans are playing their best basketball of the year. Tom Izzo's team completed a comeback for the ages against an 8th ranked Maryland team yesterday afternoon to move on to the Big10 championship. Today they meet a familiar foe from Wisconsin. It's no secret the Badgers are one of the nation's best teams this year with one of the nation's best players (Kaminsky). A month ago I wouldn't have given Sparty a chance against the Badgers; but that was a month ago and now its March. Tom Izzo has built a reputation over his career as being the guy in March. How good is Izzo when it comes to this time of year? His record in elimination games in the month of March is 70-28. SEVENTY AND TWENTY-EIGHT. I'm not a mathematician but that's absolutely fucking insane. Wisconsin is one of the nations best and one of the toughest teams to defend. I expect this game to be a battle with Wisconsin slipping away with a narrow victory while the Spartans cover.
UCONN +3.5 vs SMU
I have to roll with the defending national champions in a title game. Both teams have had great games this year as well as games were you wonder what the hell is going on. I expect the winning culture at UCONN and the recent history of winning National Championships (2011 & 2014) to be the difference maker here.
NHL PICKS
Florida +1.5 (-155) @ NY Rangers
The Rangers have been the hottest team in the NHL the past couple months. They're right there at the top now and have been rolling. Florida, surprisingly, is battling for a playoff spot now. They have been winning against some good hockey teams and when they lose they rarely lose by more than 1. The last part is what makes me like the spread today. The Panthers really don't lose by more than 1 very often.
Boston @ Washington (-140)
Ovi and the Caps have been a force to be reckon with the second half of the season. Boston comes into town looking to gain more ground in their pursuit of the Wings in the playoff race. This should be a close game but the Caps at home is tough to bet against.
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