Covers Community Q&A w/ BigEast Expert
Q: Several former Cram Session participants—Bird, PimpDaddy and Bibendi— have praised your discipline. How many games you will play on a given day? Why is this important to your handicapping?
A: Most weeks, I’ll look at the entire Saturday college basketball card and take only 2 - 3 games. Narrow it down to your absolute best plays and stick with them. By doing this, you will maximize your chances for success.
I do not know anyone that can win consistently by throwing up nine or 10 plays a day. The oddsmakers want you to look at the big card like it is a giant menu when you are hungry. If you take too many games on a regular basis, you will end up fat and broke
Q: Who’s the best team in the Big East?
A: The best and most talented team in the Big East is Pitt. I think they’ll make a very deep run this year in the dance and can win it all. UConn is very strong but can be inconsistent. The loss of (guard Jerome) Dyson is a killer.
Q: Who’s the most underrated team in the Big East?
A: I’m not sure that people consider Nova underrated, but they will be a surprise in the Dance. They’re very talented with a lot of experience. Final Eight for Nova will not shock me at all.
Q: Give us a game you’ll be taking a hard look at on Saturday.
A: I am taking a hard look at the match-up between No. 11 Marquette and Georgetown. It is now or never for the Hoyas. Can they take on one of the upper tier Big East teams (at home) and beat them? If yes, they may start to clear a path to the NCAAs (still a lot of work to do, but possible). If not, welcome to the NIT Hoyas.
Q: Credibility check: What kind of car do you drive?
A: Volvo XC90 T6