games Thursday

[bigplaymakerjoe]

After a big day yesterday its time to get back after it today. There is not a big lineup of games. There are two games that Ive played so far, what do you think of these two games....
Saint Louis +11 1/2
Siena +8 1/2

GOOD LUCK!!

 

[crzystu]

saint louis looks good, although the traveling to cal could hurt.

im looking at

gonzaga
pepperdine and
SMU

GOOD LUCK

 

[bigplaymakerjoe]

I like SMU also: what do you know about tenn? They are stuggling this year arent they compared to the years in the past.

 

[superbook]

I'm probably a good fade after yesterday but you my write-up on the Marist-Siena game is posted. FWIW, I like Marist in this game.

One additional piece of info.

These two teams have the same nucleus as last years versions. Marist played at Siena on 2/21/01 and Siena won by nine 63-54.

I'm sure revenge plays a factor tonight but if you look at the numbers from last years match-up, you'll see that despite the fact that Marist outrebounded Siena 36-29, Marist shot horribly from the field (17/66 = 25%) while Siena hit nearly 50% (22/46).

The difference in this year's game will be:

- better Marist shooting, worse Siena shooting
- a big advantage for Marist in terms of turnovers which they will convert into points

gl

 

[bigplaymakerjoe]

Thanks super for the info, but I still think Ill take the 8 1/2 points in this game. If Siena doesnt win outright, the game will come down to the wire. Good luck

 

[crzystu]

Tennesee seems to playing like last year, underachieving once again, and I believe Haislip is still out

 

[superbook]

FWIW I like California.

California is a much better team than St Louis, I think this line is low because of the Billiken's recent performance vs Mizzou.

But you have to remember that that match-up was probably the biggest game of St Louis' season, played on their home court in front of a huge crowd.

St Louis comes back to earth tonight, following an emotional let-down from the Missouri game and the travel to the left coast.

California to win and cover.

 

[bigplaymakerjoe]

All my posts are final for the day. This morning I posted Saint Louis +11 1/2 --Siena +7 1/2--- my final play with these two games is Fresno state at pick. Its in cali tonight. Look for fresno state to put up with a big win tonight after playing not so well last game. Fresno by 12 points tonight. good luck to everyone.

 

[Innavation]

Trust me this will not be a 12 pt game---I have one NAme for you Dan Dickeau--He is top 10 pt guards in the Nation in my opinion--he takes care of the ball, shoots the 3, he makes others better around him, and oh yeah--he does not miss foul shots---a big key in close games---He is a leader, and in close games a solid point-guard go hand in hand with winning!! This game could go either way--it will come down to the wire--not no double-didget win... GOod luck to you Joe--anyways--

 

[crzystu]

Fresno State doesn't have very good point guard play either