Lebron is God.
Another game, another 8 points in the final minute for LeBron. And that means another victory for the Cavs. While LeBron has been his usually great self, another player has started to meet his expectations. J.J. Hickson is starting to look like the dominant player that he was at NC State. Back to back games with 18 and 20 points respectively and a little athleticism that is a nice compliment to Shaq, Varejao, and Big Z. Hopefully this is an upward trend we are seeing and by years end J.J. will be a solid contributor we can count on night in and night out.
If I wasn't addicted to gambling, I would stop betting college football. 1-5 yesterday. Wannstadt you bum!!! Why I continue to pick ACC games as well is beyond me. At least on the upside I went 3-1 in college basketball to bring my record so far up to 8-2. Today I have a mix and match of NFL and NCAA basketball picks. At least we don't have to watch the Browns get destroyed until tomorrow so we can enjoy our drunken Sunday for a change. Maybe a hangover is necessary to watch this year's Browns squad.
Favorites are in bold
New Orleans Saints vs St. Louis Rams in Saint Louis, Edward Jones Dome
Spread: 13.5
Pick: New Orleans Saints
Like taking candy from a baby. Saints 42-10.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals in Pittsburgh, Heinz Field
Spread: 7
Pick: Cincinnati Bengals
Everyone is talking about how the Steelers gave the Bengals the game in Cincy. Don't buy it. This game will be close. The Steelers will win in the end but Who Dey? will keep it close. Pittsburgh 25-21.
Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, Bank Of America Stadium
Spread: 1.5
Pick: Atlanta Falcons
This is a big game for the Falcons and Carolina is too turnover prone to win this one. Falcons pull it out in the end, 30-24.
Oakland Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs in Oakland, Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Spread: 1
Pick: Kansas City Chiefs
I don't usually like picking games where both teams are horrible, but I get the feeling the Chiefs are much less terrible than the Raiders. It will probably be close, but the Chiefs pull it out late, 20-19.
Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks in Glendale, University Of Phoenix Stadium
Spread: 9
Pick: Arizona Cardinals
Arizona looks to right the ship at home. In comes the Seattle Seahawks, a horrible road team. It is going to be a beating. Cardinals 45-21.
Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots in Indianapolis, Lucas Oil Stadium
Spread: 1
Pick: New England Patriots
Should be a great game. Just get the feeling that the Pats are playing a little better football right now than the Colts. NE wins a great game 28-25.
And for you true degenerates...
North Carolina Tarheels vs Valparaiso Crusaders in Chapel Hill, Dean E. Smith Center
Spread: 22
Pick: North Carolina Tarheels
Valpo not as good as years past and this line seems a little light even with UNC breaking in some new players. Lay the points. UNC 85-56.
West Virginia Mountaineers vs Loyola (MD) Greyhounds in Morgantown, WVU Coliseum
Spread: 24
Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers
After beating on each other in Bob Huggins rough and tumble practices, the now experienced Mountaineers are going to beat on someone else. This is going to get ugly. WVU smashes Loyola 92-58.
Oregon Ducks vs Colorado State Rams in Eugene, McArthur Court
Spread: 14.5
Pick: Oregon Ducks
A little leery of three games in three days this early in the year but looks like the Ducks shook off last year and are playing well. Colorado State almost took a dump versus the little old ladies of the poor Winston-Salem State so we have some confidence today. Lay the points, Ducks by 20, 75-55.
Bradley Braves vs Idaho State Bengals in Peoria, Carver Arena
Spread: 12
Pick: Bradley Braves
Idaho State plays its second straight road game and it is not going to be easy in Peoria. Bradley is always tough at home and played pretty well the other night versus BYU in a loss (for those of you not watching the Mountain on TV). ISU is young and will not cover the 12. Braves win 65-50.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs East Carolina Pirates in Greensboro, Greensboro Coliseum
Spread: 16
Pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons
I know WF lost a lot last year, but they still have some big guys inside and a strong recruiting class. ECU on the other hand, not so much. A pretty light line in an early season mismatch. Lay the points, as I love the favorites early until Vegas (and myself) figure it out. Deacons roll 78-56.
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Added:11/15/09 3:24 PM
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