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Cavs got a nice win last night, even though they did not play any defense in the first half. Shaq scored his 28,000th point. And LeBron is still a man among boys in the NBA.
Speaking of men among boys, check out Evan Turner of the Ohio State Buckeyes. Not the beast that LeBron is, but the all around game is similar. He packs the stat sheet and is the leader of what is going to be a tough Buckeye team.
I am getting back off the wagon for the time being. On to the college basketball picks.
Favorites are in bold
Dayton Flyers vs George Washington Colonials in Dayton, University Of Dayton Arena
Spread: 10.5
Pick: George Washington Colonials
Can Dayton beat anyone by 10 points? I know they place defense but GW should be able to hang around and keep this game close. Flyers win 60-55.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Georgetown Hoyas in Pittsburgh, Petersen Events Center
Spread: 1.5
Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers
Pitt has been ballin' since it opened Big East play. Georgetown is a paper tiger that is waiting to get blown down. Pitt wins this one easily 68-60.
Villanova Wildcats vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Piscataway, Louis Brown Athletic Center
Spread: 12.5
Pick: Villanova Wildcats
Rutgers used to be at least competitive enough to scare a few people at home at the RAC. No longer. Nova has been a little up and down battling injuries, but they are healthy now. Villa-No-Fun wins 85-57.
Kansas Jayhawks vs Baylor Bears in Lawrence, Allen Fieldhouse
Spread: 14.5
Pick: Baylor Bears
Baylor has been the surprise of the year so far in college basketball. They did just lose a game at Colorado, but this seems like too many in this one. Jayhawks win, but close 85-79.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs Depaul Blue Demons in Rosemont, Allstate Arena
Spread: 13
Pick: Marquette Golden Eagles
Depaul is Rutgers, without the intimidating home arena. Depaul has yet to be competitive in the Big East. Marquette wins easily 85-62.
As for my degenerate picks...
Lasalle Explorers -10 at Penn Quakers
Northeastern Huskies -9 at Towson Tigers
Western Carolina Catamounts +4 at Davidson Wildcats
William & Mary Tribe +6.5 at VCU Rams
Northern Illinois Huskies -3 at Toledo Rockets
Illinois State Redbirds -6 vs Creighton Blue Jays
UNLV Runnin' Rebels -6 at Colorado State Rams
Enjoy and Let's Get Drunk Cleveland!!!