Humpday Hoops and why

December 56-59
January 8-13

The all in yesterday went 4-3, and was a bad idea.  Too many games, too little analysis.  I hate the idea of giving up the season when I think just a little discipline and focus is all I need.

Maryland -6.5

I just think Florida State is outmatched here.  Alex Len has turned into the player that he had potential to become, and Florida State just doesn't take care of the basketball.  I think they lose the rebounding AND turnover battle today, and the Terps get a DD win.

South Florida -2.5

One thing that stands out to me in South Florida's loss to Syracuse is, they held the Orange to 55 points.  The Bulls play tough defense, and if they can limit Syracuse like that, imagine what they'll do to Nova.  South Florida beat Villanova 3 times last season, and sometimes you just match up well against another squad.  I think the Bulls make it 4 in a row.

UTEP +4.5

Tulane has a gaudy 12-3 record but they haven't really played anyone as hard-nosed as UTEP.  I think the Miners give Tulane all they can handle today.

Providence +10.5

If there was ever a time for the Friars to make a stand and play like hell, today is it.  They have a healthy Council back in the lineup which should take some pressure off of Bryce Cotton to carry the team.  Syracuse is also playing back to back conference roadies, and that's difficult on anyone, even a team like Syracuse.  Very bad spot for Syracuse today.

Good luck today 

Good luck Pasteur!

Thanks Buddha.  The more I look at UTEP the less I like the play.  They're a tough team but it's not that big of a line and they're on the road.  I have half a mind to take that bet down and play my favorite 3.

Council played in the loss to Depaul.

Interesting to note both Nova and So Flo have big look-a-head games on deck this Saturday, they have Cuse and Louisville respectively.  Do you think this impacts the effort/focus/result of today's game?  GL!!

GL BUDDY

I know.

I've gotta take down that UTEP play.  I love backing UTEP, but I don't think this is the spot I want to do it.

However I'm ADDING:

Va. Tech -3.5

The Hokies get a much needed home game after a brutal 3 game road stretch.  The spot is right to back the Hokies again...I think they'll be hungry for a win.

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Maryland -6.5
Providence +10.5
South Florida -2.5
Va. Tech -3.5

Good luck

If South Florida wasn't coming off of a loss, I might factor this into the equation.  Stan Heath knows how important it is to get a win when you're at home, and after losing a home game in conference play already, I like the Bulls to bounce back and take care of business.  They'll worry about their next game after they focus on tonight.

Good Luck