December 3rd Picks

Ryan's Picks


Pick #1 Kentucky
The Kentucky Wildcats should beat the North Carolina Tar Heels in what is probably the college game of the year at Rupp Arena. The game is inLexington, Kentucky, which is a big deal when the teams are as evenly matched as these two teams. Not only are these teams evenly matched, they also play similar up-tempo styles. I expect Kentucky's guards to be a little more efficient at pushing the tempo. Heels freshmen P.J. Hairston will not play in this game which will hurt them. Look for the #1 team in the nation, Kentucky, to play like it and to get a win. 



Pick #2 Oklahoma State

I like the Oklahoma State Cowboys beat the Oklahoma Sooners in Stillwater, Oklahoma. I believe that this is going to be a high scoring game, where the Cowboys outlast the Sooners. The loss of the Sooners top WR Ryan Broyles is really going to hurt them in this match up. Furthermore, I don't believeOklahoma can stop the Brandon Weeden to Justin Blackmon connection, although few teams can. Oklahoma St. has more to play for in this game, as they can still reach the national title game, while Oklahoma cannot. I expect the Cowboys to feed off the home crowd and to end their losing streak to Oklahoma.