I’m siding with the bad boys of basketball today as Syracuse heads to Virginia to take on the Cavaliers. Since Boeheim has returned from his suspension for multiple infractions, the Orange are 3-1. I’m taking the “Q”, getting 10.
Today’s second pick:
Syracuse Orange +10
The Canisius Golden Griffins host the Siena Saints at home today in Western New York. The Golden Griffins are starting to roll, winning their last 3 straight games. Canisius is averaging 81.6 points per game and are giving up 78 on their home court. Siena on the road is averaging 73.2 and allowing 77.9 points per game. Between these two, home teams are 6-2 ATS in the last 8. The Golden Griffins have the edge in points per game, free throws, turnovers and bench. Siding with the boys from Buffalo today.
Today’s pick:
Canisius Golden Griffins -2
The Buffalo Bulls are on the road, facing the Western Michigan Broncos. Both teams hold their opponents to an average of 73 points per game but the Bulls are 10-8 while the Broncos are 7-11. The Bulls are averaging 76.1 points per game and the Broncos are averaging 73.2. This game is a pick ’em but Buffalo should win.
Today’s pick:
Buffalo Bulls -pick
The Fairfield Stags should cover the 2 points against Marist Red Foxes. I’m going with the Stags.
Today’s pick:
Fairfield University Stags -2
Two Summit teams square off tonight when the North Dakota State Bisons travel to Fort Wayne to take on the IUPU-Fort Wayne Mastodons. The 13-6 Bisons come in to this game ranked 5th in the division and are 3-5 on the road. The Mastodons are #1 in the Summit and have a perfect 7-0 record at home. On their home court, the Mastodons are averaging 88.4 points per game and are 24-9-2 ATS. North Dakota State is averaging only 68.6 points per game on the road and are a dismal 1-12 ATS in their last 13 meetings with Fort Wayne. The Mastodons should get this one, laying 1 point.
Tonight’s pick:
IUPU-Fort Wayne Mastodons -1
The 9-6 Central Florida Knights travel to Tampa tonight to take on their AAC rival, the 3-16 South Florida Bulls. These teams are going in opposite directions. The Knights are a covering machine at 12-2 ATS in their last 14 and are coming off a pummeling of East Carolina on Saturday, 89-69. Central Florida is averaging 76.3 points per game and on the flip side the Bulls are ranked in the bottom 15 in scoring in the nation, averaging just of 63.1 points per game. South Florida has not been getting it done at home either, going 14-32-1 ATS in their last 47 games. The Knights have the edge in points per game, field goals, free throws, turnovers and bench. Central Florida should cover the 3.
Tonight’s pick:
University of Central Florida Knights -3
Impressive win last night for the Edmonton Oilers, knocking off Florida 4-2 but it didn’t come without a price. One of the Oilers’ top producers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins took a puck to his hand and is listed as day-to-day. Edmonton stays in Florida tonight and visits Amalie Arena to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. They’ve had trouble in Tampa Bay, going 1-5 in their last 6 meetings there. Siding with the red hot Lightning tonight who have won 5 straight.
Tonight’s pick:
Tampa Bay Lightning
