November 20th Picks

Pick #1 Palermo Win, Draw, Lose by 1


  Palermo has been a significantly good team this year at 5-1-4, and a 2 goal difference. Also, Palermo has only lost once this year by more than one point, and that was to a very good AC Milan team who is ranked 2nd in their table at 6-3-2 (+9 GD). Juventus goes into this game at 5-4-0 with an 8 goal difference. Juventus has played pretty well at home, including a 2-0 win over AC Milan. Despite the impresseive win however, they have still struggled to much less impressive opponents such as Bologna, Genoa and Catania (all ended in draws) just to name a few. I think this game has a good shot at a draw, but I can't really see Juventus winning by more than 1. I would take my shot with Palermo. Good luck either way.

Pick #2 Buffalo Bills (writeup pending)

Pick #3 LA Galaxy win

The Galaxy have been a dominating team all year in the MLS. They beat Houston 1-0 at home, and then followed with a 3-1 loss in a game with little significance at the end of the year. At 19-10-5 and holding a goal difference of 20, LA has been the better team this season on paper. Houston will go into this game at 12-13-9, 4 goal difference, finishing second in their table behind Kansas. LA is a massive favorite, and after watching them throughout the year I can understand why. Houston has had an impressive run, but without the draw option to back them up, LA is a better option. LA for the win.

November 18th Picks

Tonight's writeups will be pretty short with just a basic outline of what I like.


Pick #1 Yes: 3-pointer made in the first 3 minutes (Duke vs. Davidson)

   I would go with yes. Simply because Duke is great on the perimeter, shooting often from 3-point range and sinking 3's pretty consistently. Obviously Duke will more than likely be the team to score a 3, but having Davidson to help support the prop makes it a little better. Look for Seth Curry or Ryan Kelly to sink a 3, as each of their 3-point percent is above .500. Good luck whatever you do...

Pick #2 Alabama Crimson Tide (Basketball)

Alabama was impressive last season. This year they look even better. Even with them going on the road I think they should win in a close game. Wichita State is no pushover (but not a better team in my opinion).

Pick #3 Buffalo Sabres

Though Buffalo has struggled at times this season, they have still managed to find ways to win consistently. Buffalo is 6-2 on the road, for some reason they have struggled at home. The last time these two teams played, Buffalo lost 4-3 at home in mid October. Hopefully, since Buffalo plays better on the road, tonight will work in their favor.

Good luck tonight.

November 17th Picks

Pick #1 Virginia Tech wins by Double Digits


   Virginia Tech has been a very strong team at home aside from thier 23-3 loss to Clemson and 38-35 win against Miami. Virginia Tech has won 6 out of their 10 games by double digits (6 out of 9 against unranked opponents). At home, Virginia Tech has won 3 out of 4 games at home by double digits to unranked opponents (Miami 38-35). I don't think North Carolina is as strong as Miami or Clemson and Virginia Tech has a very good defense to match North Carolina's mediocre offense. Virginia Tech should cover.

Pick #2 Tim Tebow 150 yards or more


   Just with Tebow being a dual-threat player, and having the whole game to rack up 150 yards, I would go over. The thing that really concerns me is the Jets strong secondary. I think Tebow will rack up a few rushing yards, but a good chunk of his overall yardage will have to come through the air. 150 yards doesn't seem like a lot to ask, but when you take a quarterback who is known for his passing struggles, it may come back to bite. Good luck whichever way you go.

More tomorrow... I'll have at least 3 or 4 picks tomorrow. Sorry I havn't been able to post as much lately.

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November 16th Picks

Pick #1 Nacional win

    At -290, Nacional may be the best pick today. Nacional is at the top of their table at 9-2-4, with an 8 goal difference, while Lequeno is second to last in the table at 3-3-8 with a -10 goal difference. Surprisingly though, Lequeno did manage a 1-0 win back at the end of August. Before that, they played in May where Nacional took the game on the road 3-1. Nacional is at home though, and over three months after their road loss in August to Lequeno, Nacional has clearly been the better team in their table. Good luck whatever you do.

Pick #2 Alex Carder: 179 Passing yards or fewer

     Miami OH pass defense ranks 7th overall in the nation. Allowing about 171 total passing yards per game. Granted, the MAC teams (as well as non conference teams) Miami OH has played aren't exactly at the BCS level, but the same can be said about Carder, as this will be the best pass defense Carder has faced. Carder has put up some incredible stats though to lower pass defense teams, averaging about 334 passing yards in his last 5 MAC games. Can he do it against a top 10 pass defense though? I don't think he can from what I see, but he may prove me wrong.
   Conclusion: Miami OH ranks 78th in rush defense, and though Western Michigan has mostly been a pass offense, I think they will be a little more balanced going into tonight with Miami having a much weaker rush defense. Goof luck whatever you do.


More to come...

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November 15th Picks/Tip-off Marathon

Pick #1 2 pointer first basket of game

    I would be lying if I said I put "research" into this one. 2 pointers are just typically much easier to make. I'm just rolling with it. Good luck whatever you do.

Pick #2 Hawaii 


  Based on last year's play, I would take Hawaii. Hawaii is a 13 point favorite at home, and I really don't think CSN will be able to produce enough to win. That's enough for me. I don't have a whole lot else to compare (with it so early in the season). Hawaii just has a better overall team. Zane Johnson was a good scorer last season, averaging about 15 points per game. Plus, he has a pretty good supporting cast. CSN's main weapon is Stephen Hicks, and the only other players that played significant against USC were Vinnie McGee and Allen Guei. If Hawaii loses, they lose. I feel much better with them either way. Good luck whatever you do.

Pick #3 Drexel Dragons (no writeup)


I'll have more tomorrow....