Thursday's Picks
Because the best way to feign actual knowledge on a subject is an accurate prediction, I introduce The Picks. Every weekday, Monday-Thursday (hopefully) I will pick the televised games of the night, against the spread of course, and follow the results to see if I actually know something about basketball. The results should be both entertaining (for readers) and soul-crushing (for me). And if I'm wrong, I'll just do what all the TV "experts" do: never bring it up again and avoid all accountability. And since I won't be betting actual money (that often), I win every time!
I'll also be picking against one of my roommates, Craig, so we can have a rational method of settling all disputes involving rent, household matters, etc.
Last night: Another shitty one. Kansas and Iowa State somehow pushed a 24-point spread because Kansas' walk-ons decided to try and score in the last minute. I'm sure they got a great meal at Outback from their parents afterwards but come on, there's a lot more riding on this game than a Bloomin' Onion fellas. The dream's over. I said yesterday I refused to watch NC State-G Tech and I kept that promise. It was apparently a close game but Matt "The Animal" Causey (18 points), who seems a lot more satisfied with this photo than he should be, somehow proved to be too much for a Wolfpack team that is increasingly underwhelming.
Duke (-8) at Virginia Tech - Everyone knows how close Virginia Tech plays Duke and how the Hokies have defied the universe by actually winning two close games against Duke despite the will of the officials (they also lost one on that Sean Dockery half court shot that seemed to make all those white people so happy). Virginia Tech was a bigger underdog in those three close games than they are now, which is odd, because this is clearly a much better Duke team. So Vegas is playing the whole "this team has this team's number" thing. They did the same thing with the Duke-Florida State game last week and while it was relatively close throughout, the Devils covered a six-point spread. Plus Va Tech freshman Jeff Allen, its second leading scorer and leading rebounder is suspended for beating up an official or something.
The Pick: Duke
Craig's Pick- Embarrassing lineup of games tonight. I’m going to ride the Va. Tech wave with their recent success against Duke. Eight is a lot to cover on the road for a crowd that rises to the occasion for games against Duke.
The Pick: Virginia Tech
Seton Hall at Providence (-8.5) - I really shouldn't pick games in the Clusterfuck That Is The Big East, but I have no choice. Seton Hall, by winning two games in a row, is now taking the league by storm. Providence, on the other hand, has won three in a row which means they are playing under the wing of God. Honestly, I'm not even going to try and break this one down. With two teams like this, in a league that is a complete mess this season, just take the damn points.
The Pick: Seton Hall
Craig's Pick- The Big East is absolutely ridiculous this year (see Rutgers beating Nova last night which made me want to cry – glad I was working till 10 and didn’t get to see the game). (Ed. note: that was awesome.) Providence has come on as of late, which means they are due to crap the bed.
The Pick: Seton Hall
Michigan State at Northwestern (-10) - Man there have been some shitty games on ESPN this season. In the Year of Mediocrity, I suppose that should be expected, but they should know to never, EVER, schedule Northwestern. Here's the thing, the Spartans are much more than 10 points better than Northwestern, but this game is going to be really slow (seriously, DON'T watch this game) and we've seen Michigan State struggle in that style (see: Iowa, 36 freaking points). It will be hard to cover 10 but you have to remember this really isn't a home game for Northwestern because they have no fans.
The Pick: Michigan State
Craig's Pick- I’m assuming you are referring to ESPN scheduling Northwestern, and not Michigan State because you are aware that they both play in the Big Ten (Ed. note: yes, I am, I am not an idiot). Anyways, I have no faith in MSU and its road play.
The Pick: Northwestern
Last night's record: 0-1-1
Overall record: 8-10-2
ACC: 1-2
Big 12: 1-2-2
Big East: 2-2
Big Ten: 1-1
SEC: 1-2
Missouri Valley: 1-0
West Coast: 1-1
Craig's record: 1-3-1
I'll also be picking against one of my roommates, Craig, so we can have a rational method of settling all disputes involving rent, household matters, etc.
Last night: Another shitty one. Kansas and Iowa State somehow pushed a 24-point spread because Kansas' walk-ons decided to try and score in the last minute. I'm sure they got a great meal at Outback from their parents afterwards but come on, there's a lot more riding on this game than a Bloomin' Onion fellas. The dream's over. I said yesterday I refused to watch NC State-G Tech and I kept that promise. It was apparently a close game but Matt "The Animal" Causey (18 points), who seems a lot more satisfied with this photo than he should be, somehow proved to be too much for a Wolfpack team that is increasingly underwhelming.
Duke (-8) at Virginia Tech - Everyone knows how close Virginia Tech plays Duke and how the Hokies have defied the universe by actually winning two close games against Duke despite the will of the officials (they also lost one on that Sean Dockery half court shot that seemed to make all those white people so happy). Virginia Tech was a bigger underdog in those three close games than they are now, which is odd, because this is clearly a much better Duke team. So Vegas is playing the whole "this team has this team's number" thing. They did the same thing with the Duke-Florida State game last week and while it was relatively close throughout, the Devils covered a six-point spread. Plus Va Tech freshman Jeff Allen, its second leading scorer and leading rebounder is suspended for beating up an official or something.
The Pick: Duke
Craig's Pick- Embarrassing lineup of games tonight. I’m going to ride the Va. Tech wave with their recent success against Duke. Eight is a lot to cover on the road for a crowd that rises to the occasion for games against Duke.
The Pick: Virginia Tech
Seton Hall at Providence (-8.5) - I really shouldn't pick games in the Clusterfuck That Is The Big East, but I have no choice. Seton Hall, by winning two games in a row, is now taking the league by storm. Providence, on the other hand, has won three in a row which means they are playing under the wing of God. Honestly, I'm not even going to try and break this one down. With two teams like this, in a league that is a complete mess this season, just take the damn points.
The Pick: Seton Hall
Craig's Pick- The Big East is absolutely ridiculous this year (see Rutgers beating Nova last night which made me want to cry – glad I was working till 10 and didn’t get to see the game). (Ed. note: that was awesome.) Providence has come on as of late, which means they are due to crap the bed.
The Pick: Seton Hall
Michigan State at Northwestern (-10) - Man there have been some shitty games on ESPN this season. In the Year of Mediocrity, I suppose that should be expected, but they should know to never, EVER, schedule Northwestern. Here's the thing, the Spartans are much more than 10 points better than Northwestern, but this game is going to be really slow (seriously, DON'T watch this game) and we've seen Michigan State struggle in that style (see: Iowa, 36 freaking points). It will be hard to cover 10 but you have to remember this really isn't a home game for Northwestern because they have no fans.
The Pick: Michigan State
Craig's Pick- I’m assuming you are referring to ESPN scheduling Northwestern, and not Michigan State because you are aware that they both play in the Big Ten (Ed. note: yes, I am, I am not an idiot). Anyways, I have no faith in MSU and its road play.
The Pick: Northwestern
Last night's record: 0-1-1
Overall record: 8-10-2
ACC: 1-2
Big 12: 1-2-2
Big East: 2-2
Big Ten: 1-1
SEC: 1-2
Missouri Valley: 1-0
West Coast: 1-1
Craig's record: 1-3-1
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