Took the day off. Have writeups later. Chores this morning. I hit this one as soon as it came out. It's up to -2 now and will probably go higher.

Tips @ 2:30
3* St Joe's -1

GL Den

A-10
CBB
87-91 -6.20*

CBB
34-19 +13.50*

NBA
13-11 -0.40*

That was the score last week, when these 2 played a double OT game at the Bonnies home court. The Bonnies literally put a beat-down on them on the boards. They had a ton of second shots. Led in offensive rebounding 18-4. Total rebounds ... 44-29. This was done mainly because the Bonnies wanted it more, but also because Kanacevic and Roberts were in foul trouble most of the night. They both ended up fouling out. From every article I read, Martelli says hitting the glass has to be the main focus today.

Nicholson had a huge nite...32 and 14. To top it off, he hit 2 big 3 pointers in the second OT to clinch the win...(and luckily, my 5* cover!) I don't look for him to be hitting those bombs today. As noted all year, neither of these teams have played good on the road. St Joe's has to limit him to around the 20/10 mark to win this one. They have the bodies to do that, if the zebras let them play.

Roberts is a force off the bench ..... the A-10's 6th Man of the Year. The Bonnies have a freshman, Kloof, trying to contain Jones at the point. Not going to happen. Galloway at the 2 guard, is as smooth a shooter as there is in the A-10. In the middle, Aiken...A-10's leading shot blocker, has to limit Nicholson's offensive rebounds. He won't shut him down, but as a team, I think they'll be concentrating on doing that. Kanacevic gets a bunch of garbage points himself.

In total, the Bonnies don't have the firepower to shoot it up with St Joe's. They hit 10-18 from 3 range last time. That was an anomaly for this team. Plainly put, they just play better at home.

I really think this will be a double digit win for the Hawks. I took a flyer on them at +1000 to win the whole thing also. If they win, they play the winner of Temple/UMass. They have beaten both these teams already. If they then make the final, I'll look to hedge a piece of it.

Good Luck to anyone playing this one.

I was on them already.

Like it---Thanks Mule.

Hey IRISH lets have a great day & make some $$$$$ gl.

Last week UMass lost at Temple, 90-88 in OT. They were tied at 80 in regulation. This game came on Senior Night for Temple and immediately following a huge Big 5 game loss to St Joe's. There's no doubt which team is more talented here. And better coached. I really like Kellogg, but Dunphy just has more experience in these situations. Temple, historically, owns this tourney. With 3 starting seniors, they'll be tough to beat in this one also.

UMass is a lot of fun to watch. Chaz Williams pushes the tempo....always. He is just a sophmore, and at times, turns it over too much. UMass creates a ton of turnovers themselves. They turned Xavier over 18 times....in one half. They don't play traditional defense. They are kind of like Duq, in they jump the passing lanes. Long arms.

With that said, Temple's 3 guards, (all 6'4"), are top notch. It's hard for me not to make a play on the Owls here. 7-8 is right on the backdoor step, I'm thinking. Especially since Dunphy will be taking into account, the possibility of 3 games in 3 days aspect of this tourney.

This play is hard for me to make, but my gut tells me Dunphy will not want to run with these guys this morning. They can and will run, if the game turns out that way. But past history dictates, Dunphy can be the master of the half court defense, if need be. This seems like today fits into one of those times. Against everything I've watched this year between these 2 teams, and going against all the stats.....

UNDER 151

3* St Joe's -1
Temple/UMass UNDER 151

GL Den

A-10
CBB
87-91 -6.20*

CBB
34-19 +13.50*

NBA
13-11 -0.40*

Lets get both today.

good stuff as always, i'm really looking at one in the night secession, hard for me to say, i'll be on bench with the under, let's have a good one
GL

Very lucky to cash that under the way they both came out in the 2h bombing 3s. Huge upset win for UMass. They get the winner of this next one. Let's go Hawks!

My book's site seems to be down for the minute. Must be counting up that under bet! Nah, not really. I was going to play S Miss -2. Will add it on here if I get to bet it before tip. Added Mizzu 1h and StL 1h under.

3* St Joe's -1
Temple/UMass UNDER 151 ..... win
StL/LaSalle 1h UNDER 58

Mizzu 1h -3

GL Den

A-10
CBB
88-91 -5.20*

CBB
34-19 +13.50*

NBA
13-11 -0.40*

great hit on the under, let's roll to the next round
GL

S Miss -2

3* St Joe's -1
St Joe's 2h -1
Temple/UMass UNDER 151 ..... win
StL/LaSalle 1h UNDER 58

Mizzu 1h -3
S Miss -2

GL Den

A-10
CBB
88-91 -5.20*

CBB
34-19 +13.50*

NBA
13-11 -0.40*

playing St Joe's under 71 2nd

St. Joe's is getting killed on the boards again this game, but turnovers are keeping them in it. I'll ride 2H with you though. Good luck!

Yea

St Joes lack of effort/attention to rebounding is really making me nervous. Need them complete a bird.


Go HAWKS !!


GET SOME !!

3* St Joe's -1 .... loss
St Joe's 2h -1 .... loss
Temple/UMass UNDER 151 ..... win
StL/LaSalle 1h UNDER 58

Mizzu 1h -3
S Miss -2

Close game all the way. 24 lead changes? St Joe's played with no sense of urgency, it seemed. Galloway and Roberts never showed up. Young team. Maybe they'll grow up next year. They'll win some NIT games.

The other 2 games, ... still pondering. StL/LaSalle tips @ 630. Xavier/Dayton @ 9. One tidbit for StL backers. Of their 11 losses, LaSalle has only lost 1 game all year of more than the 7 point spread now posted. That was to StL by 8. I'm leaning to LaSalle for this reason. Another favorite that is hard to bet against.

Xavier? They ate a bunch of my money this year already. But I'll probably give them another shot.

Gonna go lick my wounds for awhile.

Maybe fade Marshall 2h. Gotta look at it. They have to be getting tired.

GL Den

A-10
CBB
88-93 -10.60*

CBB
34-19 +13.50*

NBA
13-11 -0.40*

3 of S Miss starters only played around 10 minutes in the 1h. All have 2 fouls. Marshall is only playing a 7 man rotation. Most played 17-18 minutes. Gotta roll with it. Time to get some back. You are tired, aren't you Herd?

S Miss 2h -2'

GLTA

3* St Joe's -1 .... loss
St Joe's 2h -1 .... loss
Temple/UMass UNDER 151 ..... win
StL/LaSalle 1h UNDER 58 ..... loss
2* X -2 bth

Mizzu 1h -3
S Miss -2 .... loss
S Miss 2h -2' .... loss

GL Den

A-10
CBB
88-94 -11.70*

CBB
34-21 +11.30*

NBA
13-11 -0.40*

been a rough last two days, we'll turn it around
GL

Mizzu -3 1st half / Like it / Thanks ahead of time

Taking game @ -6 also

Lets take em Mule

GLTA