Ryan's Picks
Pick #1: Missouri Tigers
I like the Missouri Tigers to beat the Illinois Fighting Illini at a
neutral site game that is in Missouri. This game is a fierce rivalry,
and Missouri has won the past two meetings. Missouri is a much better
offensive team, ranking second in the nation in points per game and
field goal percentage. Meanwhile, Illinois does not rank in the top
100 of any of the major statistical categories. Illinois best win was
probably Gonzaga, while the Tigers have beaten Cal by 39 points, and
have won every game this year by double digits. This game may be a
little closer, but the tigers will win.
Pick #2 Baylor
This is going to be short and sweet. I think Baylor should beat St
Marys. St Marys is a good team and a good program. They are tough to
beat in their hometown of Moraga. But this game is in Nevada, and
Baylor is just too much for the Gaels. St Marys has lost 11 out of
their last 14 games versus ranked opponents and I expect much of the
same from the Gaels. Go with Baylor.
