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Trace Adams

1000* - Wisconsin Badgers
500* - Los Angeles Lakers

Well aware that 18-12 Illinois is in dire need of a win this Sunday to solidify their at-large credentials, but truth be told, this team is not playing like a team that deserves any consideration, as the Illini have now lost their last pair, and 4 of their last 5.

Wisconsin is thinking revenge for a 63-56 home loss to the Illini back on February 9th that snapped the Badgers home winning streak, and with wins in 4 of their last 5 since that loss, including 3 in a row, I like the Badgers chances in this near-pick spot.

Bo Ryan's team has captured 6 of the last 8 series meetings, while going 5-2-1 against the spread in those 8, and I like Wiscy to get their in-season revenge on the slumping host.

Sorry Bruce Weber, but your team is NIT-bound unless you come up with a miracle next week in the conference tournament.

Badgers the call.

1000♦ - Wisconsin Badgers

I am sorry, but I don't see the Lakers losing ALL 3 on this 3 game road swing!

I know Orlando is humming right now, and they want revenge not only for losing 98-92 back in the middle of January at Los Angeles, but also for losing in 5 games in the NBA Finals last June.

Just don't see it happening.

Not too often you are going to get the Lakers catching points, and the underdog in this series has gone an outstanding 10-1-1 the last dozen time these teams have clashed.

Lakers have been funking of late, today they get "inspired" and take down one of the East's elite teams.

I love LA!

500♦ - Los Angeles Lakers