Let’s keep it rolling today with the 16-4 Northern Illinois Huskies visiting the 6-14 Miami of Ohio Red Hawks. The Huskies should get this one. They’re averaging 75 points per game and giving up an average of 64. On the flip side, the Red Hawks are averaging 63.3 points per game and allowing 68.2. Northern Illinois has the edge in points per game, field goals, defense, rebounding and bench. I like the Huskies laying 5.5.
Today’s pick:
Northern Illinois Huskies -5.5
Two Horizon teams battle tonight when 13-8 Wright State Raiders travel to Oakland Michigan to take on the 13-8 Oakland Golden Grizzlies. Wright State has a road record of 2-6 and Oakland has a 5-3 record at home. The Golden Grizzlies are ranked 88th in field goal percentage and are averaging 85.6 points per game at home. The visiting Raiders are ranked 192 in offensive field goals and are averaging 66.9 points per game on the road. Oakland has an impressive ATS record on their home court going 13-6-1 in the last 20 and 26-10-1 last 37. Head to head, the favorites are 4-1 against the spread in the last 5 meetings. Laying the 5 and taking the Oakland Golden Grizzlies.
Today’s pick:
Oakland Golden Grizzlies -5
Two of the bottom dwellers in the MAAC square off tonight when the 5-15 Niagara Purple Eagles travel to Poughkeepsie New York to take on the 4-14 Marist Red Foxes. Niagara has been covering on the road with a 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4, and 4-1 ATS in the last 5 against teams with a losing record. The Red Foxes have been awful at home, with a 1-7 record and are 0-4-1 ATS in the last 5 home games against teams with losing records. I like the Purple Eagles getting 5 in this one.
Tonight’s pick:
Niagara Purple Eagles +5
I’m leaning towards the Appalachian State Mountaineers at home over the Georgia Southern Eagles. The Southern Eagles are surrendering an average of 85 points per game on the road. The Mountaineers are holding teams to an average of 70.5 points per game at home. With the edge in free throws, field goals, defense and rebounding, the Mountaineers should cover the line.
Today’s pick:
Appalachian State Mountaineers -3.5
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
