Saturday's Card

[Lester Diamond]

Ytd 29-26 2
+1414.00

First of all give me the 13.5 on wisconsin Milwaukee. Too much wood there. Ihad this game capped at Wisconsin-6.
220 to win 200

Florida +2
Wrong team favored here
330 to win 300

Missouri +6
Neutral court I actually think Misery is better than the ZAGS in seattle they could still win.
165 to win 150


Clemson +7.5
I look for a very even game. It took my homefield advantage points to give Georgia a tie in my power rankings.
440 to win 400

Temple -12
With my power numbers at 65 to 16? I'd theoretically lay 24. Being that I only need to lay 12?
660 to win 600

Princeton+8
Too many points here
220 to win 200

Richmond pk
Thought I'd be laying 5

330 to win 300


Xavier +4.5
Wrong team favored
220 to win 200

Niagara-9.5
I capped Naigara to win by 19
440 to win 400

 

[Lester Diamond]

If anyone has any questions on any of my plays or feedback, or would like my power numbers on a certain game I'll be online until about 130am est.

Good luck in all you bet

 

[Nickelback]

Just wondering. . . how about Arizona/Marquette? Would like to know your power numbers and where you have both teams ranked in your system right now.

Thanks

 

[Lester Diamond]

Nickleback,
First let me tell you I have been reading your posts for a long time and I feel strange even trying to offer info to someone as sharp as you.

This game is intriguing to me and a game that I may still Play. My Power Numbers are based on Preseason data. I use them as A guideline to find spreads that are off.. It is usually the best with small schools. That said:

Arizona stacks up tomorrow with a 62
Marquette has a 59
Marquette has 3 starters returning to Arizonas 2
Arizona has a moderate backcourt edge
And a considerable frontcourt edge
Marquette has more experience and depth.
Arizona may be flat from the Texas Victory

Marquette + 9 would be my Play

 

[acer69]

Richmond smells like foul play. Line opened at Richmond -2 according to scores&odds, looked at a consenus sight and most are on Richmond yet line moving the other way. When first looking at the line I was loving Richmond but now I might just take S. Fl. at home for a small play. GL2U Les.

 

[Nickelback]

Appreciate the words Lester. . . hopefully this season turns out as well as last year.

I've been thinking about this game tonight and I think you're right about Marquette or nothing. . . I figured Arizona would be a double digit favorite and the books all have them at 9. Feels like they want money on my Cats. Not to mention the fact that Arizona has had trouble finishing their games so a potential backdoor cover.

Gl with your plays!

 

[Lester Diamond]

Marquette +12 (-120)
330 to win 300

 

[Topdog]

Lester

Lester

The game that jumps out on your picks is Mississippi St / Xavier. I'm sure that you view all the post here as well, and I only mention this to avoid confussion, but there are opposite opinions in a big way on this one game.
I was reluctant to post this since there often seems to be great sensitivity when opinions differ. I trust that will not happen in this case and you will accept my post in sincerity. Thanks for the help you offer this forum. Great luck today!!

Keep it Positive, Topdog

 

[Lester Diamond]

Top Dog, Feel free to jump in any one of my threads to ask for help or to offer help my way. Always appreciated.
I see Xavier With a big backour advantage and also a big advantage in the benches. they return 4 starters from their 26 win squad, albeit the one they lost was the best player in the A10. My Preseason Rankings
Xavier 62
Miss st 44
Add in 5 for home court 62 to 49
Cut the difference and half and that gives me XAVIER winning by 5 to 7.

 

[Topdog]

Thanks Lester

Thanks Lester

Just asking to be sure!! I understand that with the large amount of games on any weekend and the heavy load of late night number crunching, that you had your pick listed the way you intended it.
Thanks again for your response, Topdog

 

[Lester Diamond]

Wvu -6.5 first half
-115


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