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Western Kentucky (-2) @ Vanderbilt
This is probably a poor choice due to the fact that we're not taking the home dog in this situation, but Western Kentucky is the right team here. Vandy may play in the SEC, but they sure as hell don't play any good QBs and that is exactly what they are going up against when they face Brandon Doughty. The 6th year senior (how the fuck does that work?) led the nation with 4,344 passing yards and 44 TDs. Western Kentucky's explosive offense will trump Vandy's average at best SEC defense and win by at least 9!

North Carolina (+3) @ South Carolina
Looking at the early numbers here, about 65% of bettors are on South Carolina and I want to know why! Is it because Steve Spurrier is the coach? That hasn't worked out well for the Cocks. Is it because they're in the SEC? Because unless you are Bama, Auburn, LSU or Georgia, I'm not seeing the threat! North Carolina, while not a powerhouse, is going to match up pretty well when they take on the Cocks. They return almost everyone on a very solid offense led by Marquise Williams. The senior led NC in passing and rushing and has three bad ass WR's that are bound to kill South Carolina all game. The Cocks, on the other hand, have a new QB and only return 4 starters. If this line goes to 4 it will be a steal.

Arizona St. (+3) @ Texas A&M
A&M's defense is going to suck again. Arizona St is way more consistent and has a very good defense which should slow down A&M enough to make this thing close. Chalk this one up as a 42-38 victory for the Sun Devils.

BJ's Bad Picks Sunday

We went 9-0 yesterday and 3 of those picks were NCAA tournament games. So let's roll out a few more to keep this streak alive.

North Carolina vs Iowa State (UNDER 159) (L)
These two teams can light it up, so this scares me a little. Neither of these teams run with the fury of an Oregon, or operate with Wisconsin-esque efficiency. Look for the first 10 minutes of this one to be a "test the waters" approach from both offenses, before one time pulls away. I honestly have no idea what's going to happen as far as the winner or loser goes, but I have a feeling the Cyclones are going to pull this one out, even without one of their starters.

Stephen F. Austin (+9) vs UCLA (L)
The Lumberjacks were my pick to be the upset specialists of this years tournament. Well, it turns out that most of the top teams in the NCAA just suck (Cuse, Kansas, Zona you're next). One thing I will give SFAU is they are built to score and they've put up big numbers all year. With their uptempo, long range attack, the 'jacks should be able to keep it close with one of the only Pac12 teams with some talent.

Gonzaga (+7.5) vs Arizona (L)
I'm not picking this because of any in depth scouting or game film or any of that bullshit. I just think Arizona sucks. The Pac12 isn't good, they're missing their best player and they have been shaky the latter part of the year. Gonzaga has shooting, and that will give you a shot in any game. I am shocked that this line is only 7.5 seeing as Arizona is regarded as a top 2 team in the nation, but fuck it, Gonzaga covers this one.

Thursday's Barely Legal Mormon Pickz

General disclaimer: Coming off our first sub .500 night since we started keeping track of our picks, many people would give it up and go back to their real jobs. Well, I'm not most people, and I don't have a job. So just like riding a horse or shooting heroin you have to get right back on.

Duke (-1.5) at North Carolina (L)
The game we originally picked last week, but was postponed due to inclement weather. Not much has changed from a week ago; Carolina still has flashes of being an elite team, Duke struggles to remain consistent, and Jabari Parker is still Mormon. This game will be decided by the shooting prowess of Parker and Rodney Hood. Carolina has talent in Marcus Paige and James Mcadoo, but they lack depth behind those two. Expect a close game throughout with Duke pulling away late in the second half.

Gonzaga (+3) at BYU (L)
This pick is purely for revenge against the state of Utah. Last night we picked them to cover against Arizona, and it should have happened until some guard (I'm not even gonna bother to look up his name) missed 4 free throws in the last two minutes of OT. Destroying our hopes and shitting on our gambling dreams. Well tonight my alma mater Gonzaga will get us our well deserved vengeance. Like the saying goes, revenge is a dish best served Mormon. GU can lock up the conference title with a win tonight against the second place cougars, and senior forward Sam Dower should help the bulldogs do just that. Look for a sloppy game that Gonzaga never loses control of, and no fewer that 8 white players on the court at all times.

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Holiday Tease

NCAA BASKETBALL

Yesterday, we absolutely nailed our 3 team teaser. In fact, it probably didn't need to be teased at all. As today is a holiday and there isn't anything going on in the sports world. We're bringing you 3 more teams to throw in a teaser, just for the hell of it. 3 teams, +150.  (2-1, L)

BJ's Pick: North Carolina (-1.5, teased to +3.5 @ Florida St.) (WINNER!)
Both these teams have been decent ATS this year. In fact, NC has covered the spread in their last 6 games. Let's assume that Vegas is going to adjust for that and try to come up on the public today. That makes this Monday pick an easy choice for a teaser. Look for James Michael McAdoo to out-battle Aaron Thomas in a close NC victory. 

Bob's Pick: OK St. at Baylor (-5.5 teased to -.5) (WINNER)
Okay, so this is the first installment that features players that are a little more legal than what I usually go for, but still barely legal nonetheless. We start with prospect Isaiah Austin, the 7ft Baylor sophomore center. He's long, athletic, and can walk while chewing gum meaning he will play in the NBA. He needs to put on some muscle in order to bang at the NBA level, but he definitely has a place as a rotation player in the league which is more than anyone not named Marcus Smart can say at OK State. The second player to focus on is PF Cory Jefferson, the senior forward is also an NBA rotation player waiting to happen. He's got good size and solid production over his four years at Baylor. NBADRAFT.net has his player comparison as Carlos Rogers who I am pretty sure plays for the 49ers so I don't see how that works. Baylor easily covers this game at (-.5) home with OK State guard Marcus Smart serving the last game of his suspension.

Ben's Pick: Delaware (+3 teased to +8) at Towson (L)
Basketball factory Delaware rolls into whatever town Towson is located in looking to continue their recent trend of success (it's a rough night for games okay!). In the last three games for Delaware, senior guard Davon Usher has dropped 42, 25, and 32 and he doesn't even lead the team in scoring on the season! Couple that with the fact that the Blue Hens (that's really their name) are 11-0 in conference play and (+8) looks pretty good even on the road.

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