Monday Hoops

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record 28-27

Miami OH +16.5
Think this is too many points as Miami OH slows the tempo of the game and plays good defense. Miami only giving up 58 ppg and 41% FG shooting on the year. Xavier also coming off a big win at Cincy on Saturday so they may be a little flat for this one.

Brown +9
Brown got Hunt back last game after missing the first 6. Hunt was their leading scorer last year avg. 19.7 ppg. Brown has their top 5 scorers back from last year's team who won 91-76 at Rhode Island. Rhode Island is a poor defensive team giving up 72 ppg and 47% FGs. Brown has some good 3 point shooters while RI struggles at the FT line shooting just 61% which should benefit the dog if it is a close game at the end.

E. Carolina -7.5
ECU is playing well with a 5-0 start. Pirates have good depth and experience and allowing just 56 points and 35% shooting on the season. VT has struggled on the road losing by 13 at St. Bonaventure and by 8 at William and Mary. VT has struggled with a very easy schedule and ECU should get an easy win at home.

 

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St. Peters +6.5
Line opened at 7.5 and now down to 5.5 in some places. Public was all over Siena and it looks like books are trying to get more money on them. Siena lost a very good player to graduation in Archbold while St. Peter's added a freshman that can really score in Clark who is avg. 31 ppg so far. Will take my chances with the home dog.

Wyoming -15
Wyoming is usually tough at home and should have a big size and athleticism advantage. Boise St. is 4-1 but has played no one and lost by 14 at home to a poor E. Illinois team. BSU's best rebounder is a 6-7 freshman who is prone to foul trouble. Wyoming added another good athlete as the 6-9 Correa was cleared for the Huskies game. Think Wyoming controls the glass and gets some easy baskets to win in a blowout at home.