pacific V cal irvine

[winner]

In this contest, my money is on the Pacific Tigers. Both teams have started the season off well, and have an above average record in conference play. The Anteaters are 4-1 in Big West action, but folks, they are 1-4 ATS. Their is an abundance of line value here because of Pacific's recent two game slide.

Yes, the Tigers have lost two straight conference games, but both were played on the road. Pacific is now at home where they are 7-1 on the year, 6-1 ATS and currently are 6-0 both SU and ATS at the Spanos Center and have won those games by an average of 14 ppg and only once did they win by LESS than double digits(eight against a very good Utah State team). The defense has been especially impressive when on their homecourt, as they are allowing teams to score just 59.5 ppg, allowing a mere 41% from the floor.

good luck to all

 

[Valuist]

My first thought was to jump on Pacific, which I still may do but there are a few danger signs with Pacific. Against UCSB they were dominated on the boards (37-21) and in getting to the line (29 att to 7). The story was the same against Cal Poly; losing the board battle 40-31 and the FTA battle 31-13. Pacific could well be one of those teams who is far better at home. UC-Irvine has been burning $$ recently but its been 9 games since they lost a game by more than 3 pts.

 

[winner]

well stated Valuist,
I guess thats why they call it a gamble!
haha good luck