Drew Gordon
1. 200,000♦ Penn State
2. 50,000♦ Florida
1. Penn State- I know, I know, you're concerned about the Nittany Lions pathetic offensive display at Illinois, albeit in an impressive outright win in hostile territory. Well boys, let me be the one to tell you: Penn State's win at Illinois, ugly as it may have been, was a HUGE confidence booster for this Lions team. And quite frankly, their lockdown defensive display, 33 points allowed on 30% shooting, is one of the BIGGEST reasons I like the Lions to keep this game within the number tonight.
You see, its not like the Buckeyes are playing well, losers of 3 straight games (1-2 ATS), and unlike Penn State who's defense is surging, Ohio State is being very generous to opposing offenses, allowing 65 ppg on 45% shooting over their last 5 games! So, before you go jumping on the Buckeyes "bounce back bandwagon" you have to consider how poorly they've been defensively of late, which bodes well for a Penn State offense looking to rebound from a terrible effort at Illinois.
That brings me to my next point - the situational aspect. Why do I believe the Penn State offense will be better tonight? Because they've had almost a week to prepare for this contest, that's why! They last played February 18th in that now infamous game at Illinois, and you best believe they spent a large part of their extra practice time working on offense, which has been relatively solid (for a Big Ten team) this season. Ohio State, on the other hand, had just one day of prep time for this contest, and coming off an all-out effort in a game they really had to win, I expect fatigue (both mental - from losing 3 straight - and physical) to come into play tonight.
Finally, while Ohio State has really hurt themsleves by losing their last 3, Penn State is sitting one game shy of the magical 20 wins. Needless to say, thats a huge motivator, especially against a team that will be lacking for energy tonight based on the factors mentioned above. In the end, while Ohio State may still get the "W" at home, you best believe the Lions keep this one within the number!
Take Penn State plus the points over Ohio State as your top-rated play of the day.
HARDBALL
20* CAVS -13.5
20* HEAT -4
20* MAGIC -2
20* THUNDER +8
20* SPURS -5
YESTERDAY
+1 UNIT
3-2
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Nebraska -3.5
Seabass
20* Penn St
30* St. John
50* LSU
30* Dallas Over
30* Charl
30* Memphis under
Eddie Roman
TEXAS A+M +3.5
Trace adams
Pay After You Win
500* Indiana State
SMOOTH4444 / WSP
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BOSTON COLLEGE ML -135
CLEVELAND -13 -120
OHIO STATE -6
PROVIDENCE +9
ST. JOHNS +5
ILLINOIS STATE -6 -120
OKLAHOMA CITY +8
LSU -3 -120
IOWA STATE +3 -120
BYU +1
Teddy June
10* San Diego St
Chris James Sports
3* Pittsburgh -9
2* Boston College -2.5
2* Orlando Magic -2
1* Houston Rockets -4.5
FREE PLAY Nebraska -3.5
EXECUTIVE
300% Syracuse -4
250% Florida St +2'
250% Nebraska -3'
Craig Davis
25 Dime Bobcats
C Jordan
600 Creighton
300 Cavs
100 T Wolves
BIG AL
1* Prov.
N.Y. SPORTS INVESTORS
OHIO ST / PENN ST UNDER 127
CALIFORNIA SPORTS
4* WICHITA STATE
4* NEBRASKA
3* Oklahoma City
DOC
4* Florida state
4* Creighton
4* Florida/LSU Over