We’re back for another night of college basketball capping. We’ve been h-o-t since coming back from hoop hiatus a little more than a week ago: 15-6-2 the last 10 days. That gives the JCB an official 23-18-2 record in college hoops. We’re currently up 7.5 units. It’s freezing outside. I’ve worked hard at the office and the gym today. Let’s unwind with an adult beverage (or two or three) and gamble on a game (or two or three).
Michigan +4 over Michigan State, Half Unit…..Michigan is 7-2 ATS in their last nine, 11-4 in their last 15 as an underdog and 12-6 ATS against the Big 10. I’ll risk a little on the home dog tonight.
NCState +1 over UNC, Half Unit…..might as well go out on two shaky looking limbs in bigtime rivalry action tonight. The Pack looked awful at Maryland, but they wont be the last team to get run off the the home floor of the Terps. Back home, I think the club is recharged and can expose the inconsistencies that have illed the Heels. It’s the most beatable UNC team in a long time. If not tonight, when NC State? We’ll find out what direction the Heels go from here, but I think they have one more loss in them tonight before turning it around.
Northwestern +12 over Minnesota, 1 Unit……Both teams have bigtime emotional issues to overcome after draining games on Saturday. I’ll take the one with the positive momentum and vibes, especially with a dozen point head start. This will not be a repeat of last week’s debacle in Columbus. The Gophers defense has been shaky in Big 10 play and without Al Nolan their obvious speed advantage on the perimeter is diminished. Minnesota will win, but this game will be in single digits.
Baylor -2 over Kansas State, 2 Units……I love KState. But, I love Baylor. Both programs have been a lot of fun to watch evolve and breakthrough the last couple of years. In the end, the Wildcats guards have strugled recently. I think that’s enough of a difference in a hostile environment. Besides, how do you not take a short home favorite in Big 12 plays. Home teams have been Uber Dominant in the league for years now. That’s enough to give us our first Double Play in hoops of the season. Woot!
