Michael Cannon
Michael Cannon
Michael Cannon
Saturday's Plays...
30 Dime ?
BOISE STATE
Take Boise State as the home chalk tonight over Fresno State.
Fresno has a short roster and this is their 2nd game in 48 hours, not to mention they are moving up into the mountain altitude, which will make it even tougher on them tonight.
Boise State has covered the last three meetings and is 8-1-1 ATS in the last 10 with Fresno.
The Broncos have the size advantage here which should allow them to control the boards, giving them the opportunity at second-chance points on the offensive end and limiting the Bulldogs to one-and-done possessions on the other.
Fresno has been on a downslide, losing four of its last five and going 0-5 ATS during that span.
Boise State plays a fast tempo game which will wear down the Bulldogs in the second half. The Broncos also shoot well from the floor, so the potential to stretch the lead is there.
Lay the points with Boise State as they grab the home win and cover.
20 Dime ?
MICHIGAN STATE
Take the points with Michigan State tonight on the road versus Indiana.
The Hoosiers have far too many distractions here with the controversy surrounding coach Kelvin Sampson. Now they have to find a way to focus as the 10th-ranked Spartans come to town.
Indiana is just 6-13-1 ATS in its last 20 Big Ten games. The Hoosiers are also just 1-7 ATS following a SU loss and 1-4-1 ATS at home.
Michigan State has struggled a bit recently, but with all the distractions Indiana is having to deal with the Spartans should be able to right the ship, even though they are on the road.
Indiana hasn?t proved itself against any quality opponents this year, and I don?t see them doing so tonight.
Take the points with the Spartans as they stay within the number on the road.
10 Dime ?
LOUISVILLE
Lay the points with Louisville today when they visit Providence.
The Cardinals are red hot right now, having won and covered their last four games. They boast the nation?s fifth-ranked shooting defense and they are going against a slumping Friars squad.
Providence is 1-6 SU in its last seven and has been held to 65 points or less four times during that stretch.
Louisville is 13-3-1 ATS in its last 17 road games, including 6-1-1 this year.
Providence is 7-20 ATS in its last 27 at home against teams with a winning record.
Take the Cardinals minus the number as they cruise to an easy road win and cover.
5 Dime ?
TEXAS TECH
Take Texas Tech as the small home chalk this afternoon over Oklahoma.
The Red Raiders may not have Bobby Knight anymore, but they remain a viable bet when playing at home.
Texas Tech is 8-0 ATS in its last eight home games and 6-2 ATS in its last eight overall.
Oklahoma is just 3-13 ATS in its last 16 conference games and 2-7 ATS in its last nine overall.
With center Longar Longar out for the season, the Sooners have a problem in the paint, as Blake Griffin has no serious help on either the offensive or defensive boards.
Take Texas Tech as the small home chalk as they grab the home win and cover.
