Doc's Sports Picks For College Basketball
5 Unit Play. #512 Take Notre Dame -2 over West Virginia (7:00 pm ESPN 2) Both teams are off to impressive starts this season, but we will side with the home squad since the Irish have yet to lose a game @ the Joyce Center this season. Notre Dame is averaging over 80 points per game and their defense has not suffered much because of it as they are allowing just over 60 points per game. The Mountaineers are coming off a double overtime loss to Oklahoma and expect there to be a hangover effect when playing tonight. Luke Harangody will come up big again tonight propelling the Irish to a much needed victory.
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Game: West Virginia at Notre Dame
Pick: Notre Dame -2 (-110)
The Irish will open Big East play against West Virginia. Notre Dame has been one of the most difficult teams to play at home as they swept the schedule last year, and stand at 8-0 so far this season. They have run off 28 straight at home and seem to have West Virginia's number. The Irish have taken 12 of the last 13 from West Virginia, and not a single WVU player was even born the last time West Virginia won at South Bend! Irish have shot well, and are playing sticky defense allowing just 38% against them. WVU is playing well under coach Huggins, but have played a lean schedule, dropping both games against top teams. Hard to ignore history here and the fact that Notre Dame hasn't lost here in last 28. Giving just a bucket you have to ride the Irish in this one.
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NCAA Football:
5 Unit Orange Bowl BEST BET on Virginia Tech -3
Virginia Tech will lay the wood on Kansas tonight. The Jayhawks come out of one of the weakest divisions in the country. The Big 12 North was a cakewalk for Kansas and Missouri this season. Their weak schedule up to this point will hamper the Jayhawks’ chances of winning this ball game. Virginia Tech will be the toughest opponent Kansas has faced all season. The Hokies have won each of their last 5 games by at least 12 points a piece. These wins came against Boston College, Virginia, Georgia Tech, Florida State and Miami. Their schedule has clearly been tougher than the Jayhawks’ down the stretch. Virginia Tech is 11-2 ATS after having won 4 or 5 out of their last 6 games over the last 2 seasons. The Hokies are 24-8 ATS in their last 32 games as a favorite of 3.0-10.0 points. Cash in with Virginia Tech as the favorite.
NCAA Basketball:
3 Unit Sharp Play on USC +2
USC will dominate this in-state battle with rival California. USC is better coached and they easily have better players that will get the job done tonight. The Trojans got one of the nation's top class of recruits featuring McDonald's All-American O.J. Mayo and seven-footer Mamadou Diarra. These two studs will lead the way tonight. USC is 24-8 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. USC is 11-1 ATS vs. top caliber teams outscoring their opponents by 12+ points/game over the last 2 seasons. The Trojans come to play against the best teams in the nation. Head coach Tim Floyd will have his troops ready to fight their asses off tonight. Cash in with USC as the underdog.
3 Unit Sharp Play on Niagara -2
Niagara as a small road favorite is the top road favorite of the night in NCAA hoops. This may be a team you are not familiar with, but the Purple Eagles can light it up with the best of ‘em. Niagara at 8-3 takes on Iona at 5-9. Iona is 4-14 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. Iona is 3-16 ATS after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons. Their losing is contagious as you can see. Niagara is 8-2 ATS in all games this season and you can chalk up another cover against the spread here. Cash in with Niagara as the favorite.
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NBA
San Antonio at Denver, 9:00 PM Denver Nuggets -1½
CFB
Orange Bowl Miami, Fla.
No. 8 Kansas (11-1) vs. No. 5 Virginia Tech (11-2)
Virginia Tech is 9-1 in their last 10 games, 7-2 ATS
Kansas is 9-1 in their last 10 games, 9-1 ATS Virginia Tech - 3½
Kansas had a great season going 11-1, but did have an easy schedule this year. Take the Hokies. Virginia Tech’s swift defense will slow down the Jayhawks potent offense
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UNDER 201.5 San Antonio at Denver
With a rested, good defensive and rebounding opponent coming into their house, it looks like the Nuggets will be forced into more half-court sets than they would care to be in, which would make their offense look uglier than Betty.
SAN ANTONIO, 96-95.
SUNSHINE FORECAST
Kansas(+3) vs. Virginia Tech Orange Bowl
Power Rating Projection:
Kansas 30 Virginia Tech 23
Statistical Projections
Kansas 19
Rushing Yards: 98
Passing Yards: 210
Turnovers: 2 Virginia Tech 19
Rushing Yards: 127
Passing Yards: 147
Turnovers: 2
SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:
Kansas 41 Virginia Tech 12
Kansas (2 stars)
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Richmond over 118
Illinois over 119.5
Murray st. over 126
Villanova -3.5
Jason Bell ... pay if you win
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Virginia Tech -3 over Kansas
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Over the posted total of 52
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Will Sykes
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3* UCLA
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Orange Bowl
478 Va Tech-2.5
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502 Bulls-3
503 Spurs+1.5
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511 West Va+2.5
514 Cleveland-7.5
521 Ohio St+4.5
534 Depaul+4
538 Xavier-8
549 Ucla-2
552 Cal-1.5
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20* Va Tech.
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5* VT
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3* VT
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5 unit CBB Marquette -11.5
5 unit CBB Niagara -2.5
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Loyola Chicago @ Cleveland State 7:30 PM EST
Play On: (#513) 3* Loyola Chicago +8
Loyola Chicago is 8-2 ATS at Cleveland State since 1997. Cleveland State is 70-102 ATS in all games since 2000. Cleveland State is 41-66 ATS after 1 loss. Loyola Chicago is 9-2 ATS after 2 losses when the line is 7 to 9 1/2. Loyola Chicago is 12-2 ATS last 14 meetings against Cleveland State. Ramblers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games. Ramblers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Ramblers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Ramblers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog. Ramblers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU win of more than 20 points. Ramblers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a SU win. Ramblers are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Horizon League. Vikings are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. Horizon League. Vikings are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 Thursday games. Vikings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Vikings are 0-7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing SU record. We'll play Loyola Chicago for 3 units tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
Ohio State @ Illinois 8:00 PM EST
Play On: (#522) 3* Illinois -3 1/2
Ohio State is scoring only 63 points per game on the road this year. Illinois is allowing only 59.9 points per game overall this year and allowing only 52.5 points per game at home this season. Illinois is 5-2 SU and ATS at home vs Ohio State since 1997. Buckeyes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. Buckeyes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. Fighting Illini are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. Fighting Illini are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games following a ATS loss. Fighting Illini are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. We'll play Illinois for 3 units tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
UCLA @ Stanford 10:30 PM EST
Play On: (#549) 3* UCLA -1
UCLA is 12-1 SU overall this year. UCLA is allowing only 53.8 points per game overall this year and allowing only 59.7 points per game on the road this season. UCLA is 3-1 SU and ATS overall vs Stanford last 3 years. UCLA is 29-15 ATS in all games when the line is pick to 2 1/2. UCLA is 19-3 ATS on the road when the line is pick to 2 1/2. Bruins are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU win of more than 20 points. Bruins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Bruins are 6-2-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a SU win. Bruins are 8-3-2 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Bruins are 25-11-1 ATS in their last 37 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Bruins are 26-12-1 ATS in their last 39 road games. Cardinal are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU win. Cardinal are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Cardinal are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. Cardinal are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Cardinal are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog. Cardinal are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. We'll play UCLA for 3 units tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
Georgia Southern @ Davidson 7:00 PM EST
Play On: (#554) 3* Davidson -11 1/2
Davidson is 83-44 ATS since 1997 against conference opponents. Davidson is scoring 79.7 points per game overall this year and a whopping 104.3 points per game at home this year. Davidson is allowing only 60 points per game at home this year. They are beating opponents by an average of 44.3 points per game at home this season. Davidson is 7-3 ATS overall vs Georgia Southern since 1997. Davidson is 94-63 ATS in all games last 157. Davidson is 30-14 ATS after 1 loss. Eagles are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a road underdog of 7.0-12.5. Eagles are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. Eagles are 7-17 ATS in their last 24 games following a SU loss. Wildcats are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Wildcats are 26-11-1 ATS in their last 38 games overall. Wildcats are 20-9-1 ATS in their last 30 games as a favorite. Wildcats are 29-14-1 ATS in their last 44 games following a SU loss. Wildcats are 45-22-3 ATS in their last 70 vs. Southern. We'll play Davidson for 3 units tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
Siena @ Memphis 9:00 PM EST
Play On: (#576) 3* Memphis -21 1/2
Memphis is 129-87 ATS since 1997 against teams with a winning record. Siena is allowing 81.4 points per game on the road this year. Memphis is scoring 80.1 points per game overall this year and 88.5 points per game at home this season. Memphis is allowing 64 points per game overall this year. Memphis is 27-11 ATS last 38 Thursday games. Saints are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Saints are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Saints are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU win of more than 20 points. Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. We'll play Memphis for 3 units tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
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Orange Bowl January 3, 2008 8 PM ET on FOXKansas Jayhawks (O/U 54) versus Virginia Tech Hokies -4
Many people feel that Missouri should have gotten the nod over Kansas for this game. But let’s face fact. The Jayhawks have played exactly two bad quarters this year, the first half of the Big 12 Conference Championship. Other than that they have been practically flawless on both sides of the ball. Virginia Tech closed out the season with five straight and nine of ten wins. When faced with a top tier team this year Va Tech failed both times. Against BC when the Eagles were the #5 team in the nation, the Hokies collapsed magnificently at home in the final minutes and against then ranked #1 LSU, Virginia Tech got smoked 48-7.
4* Play on the Kansas Jayhawks +4
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10* VIRGINIA TECH -3½
10* VT/KU UNDER 52
10* SA/DEN UNDER 199
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Denver Under 199
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Detroit +9
Utah St -11
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3* USC +1 from Billy Coleman
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547 CS Northridge +2... 1
574 N. Col -8'.... 1/2
579 N AZ -1'..... 1
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Kansas/VT under 52
Spurs/Nugs u 199 POD
WV +2 NCAABB
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5 units Virginia Tech -3
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