Big XII:
Solid, solid total play. ISU and Nebraska are two of the best slow ball teams in the country. No write up with trends, I just know these two teams slow it down.
2** on Nebraska/Iowa State under 120
Big XII:
I really like Baylor to take care of business offensively with A and M. Both teams can score when they want too and Baylor has been on an under tear. It's only a matter of time until they let loose again. A and M is coming off a demolishing and I think the in state rivalry will have lots of fireworks. We have a very real possiblity of overtime as well.
1* on Baylor over `138 1/2
Missouri Valley:
I'll take SIU to cover that double digit spread. I know some good cappers are on the Jays, but SIU always plays Creighton tough and word in Omaha is Coach Altman and star Point Guard are again at odds. Last time this happened Stinnett sat the bench and Creighton blew a 12 point lead and lost at Nebraska. This is a huge game for SIU and a must win. I think Creighton could very well cover, but with such a low scoring team like SIU and their recent success against Creighton since I've followed the Valley, I can't advocate the high number. Creighton could very well blow them out, but I have to take the points based on the history of this rivalry, especially at the Birdcage.
1* on SIU +10 1/2
NBA:
I'm rollin on New Orleans -4 1/2 @ Dallas. Funny line, and there's a reason for it. No Josh Howard, Kidd is playing like a JV player, and West and Paul eat the Mavericks for lunch. I'll roll on the funny side of the line.
2** on New Orleans -4 1/2
NBA:
Hinrich is back and he should help get the Bulls in the win column. Luol Deng is still out, but the Bulls have plenty of offensive capablity. Toronto is mired in a slump and can't seem to get the offense going. Calderon, Moon, and Parker are the worst guard tandem this year in the NBA and a team like the Bulls should be able to exploit this while neutralizing Bosh with a strong interior presence. Nocioni goes off this game, mark my words.
2** on Chicago +5
GL tonight....