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Tennessee is the best team in the SEC.  Yes, Missouri has been the surprise so far and they do have some big wins but now they are overvalued here in this game.  The. Vols make a statement win here tonight. 

I mean this is a crazy discount we are getting on the Hoosier here.  They have lost back to back games but this is a great spot to back them here.  Just two games ago they were favored by 9 over Northwestern and now just 5.5 to who I think is the worst team in the Big 10.  Indiana has legit talent 

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UNC coming off a tough loss vs NC St setting up a nice bounce back spot here for them tonight.  This Tech team does have talent but they just dont pass the eye test for me.  UNC to me is the best team in the ACC and this is a cheap price to back them off a loss.

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I'm not quite sure why Arkansas is favored here honestly.  Razorbacks are undefeated but they literally have played no one.  Auburn has two losses but they were to Gonzaga and UCF both quality losses.  I must be missing something here but Auburn wins outright. 

I think Seton Hall is the better overall team here.  Yes, Xavier is 7-1 and they have over acheived but I dont trust them at all.  Better played and coach belong to Seton Hall.  

I dont believe Virginia is any better than Duke and the Blue Devils were only laying 1 @ Notre Dame.  Now we are getting 6 at home with them?  This isn't the same Virginia. team that we are use to seeing.  Notre Dame is down I get it but they scrappy and with the style of Virginia I think this game flow will play into the Irish hands here

I will take Providence here as both of these of these teams just played.  Butler came out on top but it was a good situation for them.  Love the quick revenge spot here for Providence 

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I will lay the short number here with the Nuggets who will be out for revenge.  They lost the first game of the season in OT vs the Kings.  Kings were 8 point dogs in that game and now only 2 so this is a discount here.  Denver following a slow start I think we get their full attention here. 

The whole world will now be on Northwestern as most people watched Iowa blow a lead wit has under a minute left as Minnesota simply hit every 3 they looked at.  This is a great spot to back Iowa who now I believe is underrated.  This team has firepower and I think NW is also being very overvalued here.  They have started out conference play 3-0 with 3 wins as underdogs.  Everyone will love NW here based on that.  

I will take the Pistons here in this game.  Yes, they played last night but they sat Rose and Griffin and I believe that was because they want this one here tonight.  Well the Warriors are clearly trying to find their identity and right now isn't the time to back them.  Pistons have won a game yet and are hungry so lets take a chance

Neither team has won a game yet this season but the Wizards dont deceiver to be laying this amount of points to anyone.  This is also the first game of these two teams playing each other again on Thursday.  I like the Bulls here tonight and wouldn't be shocked if they won outright

The Cavs are 3-0 SU and ATS to start the season and now. are favored, who would have thought.  the Cavs are also very banged up right now with several guys out again this game.  The Knicks I think they can ride the momentum here following a nice win over the Bucks.  First game of the road trip and I think we get good effort here 

Don't get me wrong I love this Rutgers team but they are battling injuries now as well.  Young, who is their 2nd best player is very questionable tonight and clearly isn't 100%.  They are already thing down low which won't serve well against Purdue.  I believe Purdue is very underrated.  Their 3 losses are to Clemson on a neutral @ Iowa and @ Miami by just 4.  Their recent 3 point win over Maryland looks pretty good now with the terms winning @ Wisconsin last night.  I think Purdue gets it done against an injured Rutgers team

Im pretty surprised at this line here tonight.  Va Tech has been a nice surprise this season take nothing away from them but laying this many here?  I think people are forgetting that when Miami lost to Pitt at home they had several bad key injuries that game.  This healthy Miami team beat a good Purdue team.  Wouldn't be shocked if the upset happened.  Va Tech also has their rival Virginia on deck 

I will take Sparty here in this game.  The Gophers are riding high right now with back to back wins over Saint Louis and a crazy comeback over Iowa.  I think that was very lucky.  I also think we are getting a discount on Sparty because they haven't covered 5 straight and are 0-2 in conference 

Missouri iSt is undefeated and coming off a big blowout win over UNI yesterday.  Yes, UNI is missing their bet players but now is a cheaper price based on the result yesterday.  UNI I think responds with a big effort. 

I will take Indiana St here.  These teams played yesterday and Drake destroyed them.  Drake is undefeated and has covered every game so far this season.  I think Indiana St is live here today for the win.  Drake shot 54% from the field and I doubt they do that again 

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It seems like the Titans are getting a ton of love because Henry and crew have gone off the last couple games.  Well those games were against the Lions and Jags two teams who are clearly done for the year.  The main thing here is that the Packers are playing for the #1 overall seed and that means a huge deal to Rodgers and them.  The Titans defense is average at best and to me I dont see how they slow down Aaron and company. 

I get that Hurts has really provided a spark to this Eagles team especially with his legs but now al of the sudden they are laying points to a division rival who is also playing well?  The Cowboys have found new life here and now all of the sudden find themselves staring down the playoffs. Cowboys D is flying around making plays creating turnovers.  I think the wrong team is favored here. 

I will lay it with the Chargers.  There is no doubt the Chargers have been one of the most frustrating teams to watch in the league this season.  They are clearly so much better than their record indicates.  Throw in the fact that the Chargers blew a huge lead @ Denver in a very gross comeback victory I think will Ladd fuel to them here.  I thought this line would be 5 or so actually so will gladly lay the short price here 

The Football is now a public team as crazy as that it to say.  Honestly though with them starting Haskins there is no way I want anything to do with him. I know the line is reflecting that he is starting but give me Teddy as the dog here.  Sharp money has came in on Carolina moving this line down.  The Panthers have lost 3 straight games by a total of just 14 points.  They have been in every game.  I think they win this one outright here.

I think too much is being made of the Giants and what they have to play for.  They were in a great spot last week and failed to show against the Browns.  Jones is a big time question as well and it doesn't matter to me if he goes or not.  The Giants offense is struggling big time as they haven't scored over 20 points in each of the last 4 games.  Baltimore on the other hand is starting to click right now scoring 37,47,40 their last 3 games.  I think they put it on the Giants here. 

I will take the points here with the Raiders.  This Miami team does have a lot to play for yes but the love they are getting is simply too much here.  The look ahead line last week here was Raiders -2 and now it has flipped 5 points.  There is no reason for that big of adjustment here.  Raiders dont have a great defense but the Miami offense isn't exactly anything to brag about.  Carr is playing and I trust Gruden here not letting this team totally collapse down the stretch. 

I will take the Bulls here to put forth a better effort than their opening game.  This is a division rival here in the Pacers.   The Bulls just shot terrible from the field and the hawks were lights out.  Indiana won and covered vs the Knicks but what does that exactly mean?  I think the Bulls bounce back here

I just dont understand this line at all.  We have a 3rd string QB starting for the Niners who are one of the most injured teams in the league that literally have nothing to play for and the Cardinals on the other hand have everything to play for.  Clearly this line doesn't make much sense as it should be higher.  Cards offense lead by Murray I think will have a field day while I see the Niners really struggling on the offensive end.

Kentucky 1-5 vs their rival Louisville who is 5-1.  I love Kentucky here in this spot.  If you have watched either of these teams you know Kentucky has the better talent by far.  I think this is the ultimate get right game here for the Wildcats.  

I will lay it here with the Clippers who I think are out for. revenge this season.   There is no other team that wants revenge more than the Clippers do here vs the Nuggets.  The Clippers blew a 3-1 lead in the series in the playoffs so I guarantee here Kawhi and company have had. this one circled.  Nuggets also coming off an OT loss 

I think the jury is still out on the the Michigan bball team.  They are ranked yes but they haven't played a tough opponent yet and struggled vs Penn St who isn't very good.  Now I know Nebraska isn't great but getting nearly double digits here I like.  Michigan also hasn't played a road game which again plays to the favor of Nebraska and company.

I quite frankly can't believe this line at all.  Yes, the Warriors looked bad and got blown out but really  now getting double digits?  I just think the Bucks are going to be a bet against here early and often. They lack. the depth and I. think. the Warriors are a good. matchup against them.  

I know Kemba is out for Boston but I will take them here in this spot.  I think Boston has a complete team and quite frankly I just dont like what happened to the Bucks in the bubble.  I think they were exposed in a major way and I dont trust them.  

Great time to back Marquette here.  They have lost 3 of their last 4 games with all of them being single digits.  So I think they are being undervalued because of those losses.   Nova is a good team but they dont deserve this much favoring here.

I will lay it here with Illinois.  This team was a top 5 team and sure they have had some slip ups along the way but now they are playing one of the bottom teams in the big ten and I think they will take full advantage here.  

I will lay it with Ohio St here.  They are now getting healthier and plus I think a big let down spot for Rutgers coming off a big win over Illinois.  Also Rutgers will be without a couple players including their starting Center.  

I think it has been clear this off season that the Lakers were definitely not in favor of starting out the season this early since they had to play well into the fall.  I really like the Lakers team what they have done and I think we see LeBron and Davis kinda let the younger guys try. and find their spot which they could struggle.  They will find their stride but I dont wanna back them here.  Clippers will be the more motivated team and Kawhi has made that clear this off season 

Yes, I think the Nets will make the finals this year if they can stay healthy.  During the season though, I will look to fade them as they try and figure out all the new pieces with a healthy Kyrie and Durant.  The Warriors get a healthy Curry back and he will be out for revenge this season.  I know Klay is out and that is a big blow to them, but they have pieces and I expect Wiseman the rookie to contribute big time for them.

This one just seems a little off to me as I thought Pitt would be favored.  They are playing well winning 5 straight games and covering 4 of those games.  I just think Louisville was a tad overrated to start the year with them losing so many guys.  They were horrible in their only road start last game.  While some might expect a bounce back I think it's tough here and they might be looking. ahead as they have Duke next game. 

I'm going to trust the Gophers here following an ugly loss to Illinois last night just getting embarrassed on their home floor.  St Louis will have their full attention as they are ranked.  Also St Louis is is. a public team now since they have covered every game so far this season.  This is their first road game of the season so I think a good spot to fade. 

We just have a weird scheduling spot here in this game.  This teams literally played one week ago and the game was. a PK with Georgetown coming out on top.  In that game though they shot 54% from they floor while St Johns just 43%.  G Town also made 11 3's to St John's only making 4.  I think we get a very pissed of St Johns team here at home coming off 3 straight losses 

I'm a fan of this Providence team.  First, they are very well rested following a nice road win @ TCU.  I think it's a great sell high spot here on Seton Hall is has won and covered 4 straight games.  I think both of these teams are very much equal.  Give me the better coach and overall the better talent.

I think the respect for Xavier is getting a little out of hand here.  Yes, they are undefeated so give them credit but this team doesn't pass the eye test here at all.  I think Marquette is much the better team.  I was against Marquette last game in a winner as it was a let down spot after a big road win over Creighton.  Perfect spot here to get back on them.  Also Xavier has been dogs their last two games and now they are favored over a much better team?  Marquette wins outright

I just dont get the love for the Bucs.  This team quite frankly doesn't pass the eye test at all.  They were very lucky last week as the refs gave them a couple huge calls and yet they still couldn't pull away from the Vikings.  The Bucs are laying the same number the road as they were. last. week and this is a division rival.  Falcons would love. nothing more than to spoil the Bucs season.  I know Atlanta hasn't been great but they clearly better than their record indicates.  Also Jones their RB is out for the game as well 

There is zero reason right now for the Niners to be favored especially on the road.  They have had two great spots back to back and came up short big time.  The Niners season is now lost following those two bad losses hard to imagine where their head is.  I think all the injury issues as well is a huge concern.  The Cowboys here I will take my chances as they are. coming off a win on the road.  Dallas losing to Washington and Baltimore recently doesn't look quite so bad now either.  I think there is still some fight left in this team.  

I really like the Seahawks here in this spot for several reason.  First, the love for Washington is pretty high right now as they have won 4 straight games.  The thing is though Smith is banged up and probably won't play and Haskins is clearly a guy that no one trusts at all.  Seattle still can win their division and definitely wont be looking past this red hot team.  I really feel like we are getting a good discount here with them because of Washington's success.  

I will take the Texans here in this game.  Colts off a big road win over Raiders and Texans off an ugly loss vs Bears.  2 weeks ago though people are quick to forget that the Texans should have won the game outright if it wasn't for a fumble on 1st and goal inside the 5 yard line.  Texans get Cooks back at WR so that is a big help.  I think they still have a sour taste in their mouth from that game and this is too many points.  The Colts also missing some defensive players including Slay their best corner and Leonard their best all around player on defense who really makes them go.

I think this is a discount here with the Vikings.  Yes, they didn't cover last week but their kicker was 0-4 in the game which had a huge part to do with it.  Also the refs really cost them twice on crucial plays in the game giving the Bucs points both times.  Bears getting a lot of love for their performance last week.  I had them over the Texans but that game in an outlier as it was their best showing all season.  I like to fade teams off their best effort.  Vikings much better overall team 

It's hard to pass up on Creighton here in this game.  U Conn has only played 3 times and just once against. a power 5 which was USC who is nothing special.  This Creighton team is legit and I am shocked this line isn't bigger.  I will lay it with Creighton

I think everyone is falling in love with Bama and I get it.  However, this number is just absurd to me here as Florida has a ton of playmakers across the board.  This is the type of team that generally gives Saban fits.  I think Florida was clearly looking ahead last week as they laid an egg losing to LSU outright.  As a whole the offenses in the SEC are flat out terrible and especially the teams Bama has faced which has inflated their numbers.  I think Florida hangs around this team averages over 40 ppg they will score it will all come down to turnovers. 

I think the books are telling the story here.  Cincy is a 2-3 bball team and favored on the road over a undefeated Georgia team with Tom Crean?  Georgia has played literally one of the easiest schedules you could have asked for so far.  They were also picked to finish near the bottom on the SEC.  I will take Cincy here

Maybe I'm a sucker here but how can you not take Stanford.  This team is by far much better than Arizona.  The Wildcats have lost a lot and have also played zero competition so far.  Stanford on the other hand has two losses to UNC and Indiana, both quality losses.  Stanford the much better team maybe AZ still getting respect because for their brand 

I really like Denver here in this spot.  The Bills are going to be extremely popular here and are getting a little too much love for my liking right now.  Buffalo is off a huge home run win over Pitt and now a big travel spot.  This Denver team clearly hasn't quit at all on the season and it showed again last week with a nice road win as a dog.  I think they will be able to run the ball here muck it up a little.  I also think Bills D is overrated and I see Lock playing a very good game. 

So yes maybe this is just a bigger adjustment, but I dont think oddsmakers could have made this 13 or so either.  Let's face it Clemson with their backup QB had Notre Dame dead in the water before ND scored with less than a minute to take the game into OT and ultimately win in OT.  I'm not going against Dabo and Lawrence in a big time revenge game at all.  This defense will be flying and they have the best defensive coordinator in the country.  

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Maybe this Kentucky team will improve like most of the young ones do, but I honestly dont see it.  I realize this recruiting class like most of theirs every year was highly thought of but if you have watched them they dont pass the eye test at all.  UNC has the huge edge with their big men and will control the game that way.

I will take WKU here.  They have been challenged and beat a healthy UNI team and also Memphis.  They took WVU down to the wire as well.  Bama was just favored by the same over Furman and WKU is a lot bette than Furman.  I think WKU is a live dog here

I'm going to lay it here with Ohio St.  Yes, this is a huge number but boy do the Buckeyes have all the motivation in the world.  I guarantee this team is pissed because all of the talk about them not deserving to be here and they are going to make a big statement to leave no doubt.  Northwestern has 1 good win and that was @ Iowa by 1.  Well how good is Iowa? extremely overrated as all their wins have came against teams with a losing record.  Ohio St large here

This is a revenge game for Oklahoma I get it.  Oklahoma definitely passes the eye test here recently especially on offense.  Iowa St has played this Oklahoma team very tough the last 3 seasons with clearly not as much talent.  Campbell is proven why he is such a great coach and his name will be mentioned all over the place.  Purdy and company are rolling as well and their defense is much better than Oklahoma.  This is also the first time in literally decades Iowa St has played for something like this.  I think they hang around and wouldn't be shocked if they won outright again 

I will take my chances here with Tennessee.  Yes, they have had a down year but I think they would love nothing more to play spoiler here.  I also thin A&M is being very over valued due to the fact they only have one loss and it's against Bama.  The Vols have covered the last two weeks showing me that that haven't gave up on the year.  

I will take the Badgers here in this game.  I think people will still lean towards Louisville because of last season but this years team isn't very good.  This will be their first true road test and I simply don't trust them.  Most people had the Badgers finishing 2nd or 3rd in this loaded Big Ten this year.  Wisky returns 4 starters and have a couple transfers.  This team is just a lot better than Louisville.

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I will take Seton Hall here tonight.  Marquette is coming off their best performance of the season winning at Creighton.  The thing is though Marquette shot 57% from deep and made 12 3's.  This is a team that averages 8 made 3's a game and just 38%.  I dont think they back those numbers up again.  Seton Hall has also really owned this team. Seton Hall is 10-2 ATS L12 meetings.  Seton Hall has been tested on the road @ Louisville losing by just 1 and a nice road win @ Penn St.  

I'm not impressed at all with this Kansas team.  They dodged a couple bullets beating Kentucky by 3 and Creighton missed a late free throw and they beat them by 1.  The Jaytahwks outside shooting is going to be a major problem for them this season.  I know Texas Tech hasn't played anyone but you could also make the case that they have the better talent.  No one is talking about them right now  and Beard like that with his team going under the radar.  

This might be a public play now but I will grab the Irish.  Duke has looked flat out awful there is no sugar coating here.  Now they are without their best player in Johnson and this team really lacks a go to go who can flat out score.  Notre Dame doesn't care who is playing here for Duke as they are still Duke and they always have a target on their back. 

Ohio St is missing Liddell here tonight which is a huge loss for them being their leading scorer and by far their best player.  They are undefeated but really haven't looked the part with close wins over Umass-Lowell and Cleveland St.  Purdue returns. Hunter their best player so the motivation sides with them here.

Oklahoma St is undefeated and they do have a stud freshman who most are aware of in Cunningham.  I think the love is getting. a little out of control here.  The Cowboys do have a nice road win @ Marquette but they have. played a much easier schedule.  TCU coming off Oklahoma, Providence and Texas A&M so they are battered tested.  My opinion here is that both of these teams are pretty equal so will gladly grab the points here

This line here just doesn't make much sense to me. This is a South Florida team that most projected to be better than Cincy coming into the season.  Cincy has some players hurt and if you have watched them this. season you know they are clearly down.  South Florida has some nice experience and I can't fully them for losses to Rhode Island and Va Tech 

I'm actually a bit surprised this line isn't higher.  Miami has injuries across the board and are missing their two best players tonight.  Yes, they stepped up and beat Purdue but they were way behind in that game.  They also have a third starter very questionable.  Pitt is a improved team and shouldn't have an issue here.

I will take Iowa St tonight and yes I know they aren't very good but literally Kansas St might be the worst power 5 team out there by a landslide.  Iowa St should be hungry after that loss to Iowa.  Iowa St has the better athletes here and fully expect them to show up tonight. 

I will take Georgia Tech here in this game.  Florida St here comes in with a big win over their rival Florida. This Tech team is. very sneaky and I like the way they are trending here.  They are back to back wins over Kentucky and Nebraska with both being away from home.  This is the best team that Pastner has had and I think it will be low scoring and Tech can hang around 

I like Va Tech here in this game.  Clemson is getting a ton of love right now with a 5-0 record and 5-0 ATS record.  Va Tech is coming off an ugly home loss to Penn St but remember this is the only team to beat Nova on the. season.   Clemson also being ranked for the first time has me worried.  Va Tech wins this one 

Here we have a classic situation of the Terps a non ranked team favored over an undefeated ranked. team.  For those who have followed me from the beginning know I make. hay off these types of lines.  Rutgers is a good team but they haven't played a road game yet and Maryland is coming off an ugly loss.  

This series for whatever reason has always been close.  I think the Lions are definitely live here.  They will get back Swift and Golliday who are crucial for this team.  Prior to the Packers covering earlier this season Detroit has covered every game going back to 2017.  This series is just close like mentioned and this is too many points.  Detroit can hang some points here now with Stafford and a healthier squad.  

I'm going against the grain here for sure with the Eagles.  Simple here for me as I think Hurts will provide a spark to this team in general.  Wentz has flat out put this team in horrible positions with all his turnovers.  I know the Saints D is good but I also wonder how much interest they have here with the Chiefs on deck.  Philly's D is underrated and Im still not blown away with Hill at  QB.   I like the Eagles to keep it close here

I will take the Chiefs here in this game.   I think the betting public will now be writing them off since they. haven't covered for over a month.  Yes, they have a huge game next week but with their red zone performance. last week I think they will get it right.  Miami has been on a hot run sure but most of that is because of their defense.  I don't see Mahomes giving them any gifts like they have been getting.  Miami has struggled on offense, look last week playing a horrible defense in Cincy and can't get to 20 points.  I think this is a statement game and the Chiefs are back in the hunt to claim the 1 seed for the AFC

I will take Denver here.  I think both of these teams are very equal and Carolina has been a favorite twice this season and both of those meeting they lost outright.  Carolina is dealing with players being out like McCaffrey, Samuel, Moore.  They are thin at RB and WR.  They are getting respect because of their bye week.  Denver I had last week vs the Chiefs and they covered.  The week before you throw out because they didn't have a QB.  But 2 games ago they beat the red hot Miami Dolphins.  I think this team is still playing hard.  

Both teams have looked good so far but I will go with the better overall talent in my eyes and that is Bama.  Clemson getting a lot of respect for pounding Maryland but the Terps are down big time this season.  

yes this line smells really bad.  I will take Illinois though as they just have so much better talent and coaching.  Mizzou has been a nice surprise team no doubt about it but this short of number I can't.  I know Illinois. off the big Duke win but this is a unknown rivalry here I think Illinois responds. 

Washington is just flat out horrible this year.  They just got their first win in beating Seattle. Oregon has legit top 10 talent on this team and this game should be ugly. 

I think USC is a tad over valued here in this game.  They were very lucky to win the first two games of the season and their other 2 they had a huge turnover advantage which lead to bigger wins.  I'm not impressed with USC at all.  Chip Kelly is finally starting to turn this thing around.  They are 3-2 but 4-1 ATS.  Their two losses were to an undefeated Colorado team and a close loss @ Oregon by 3.  I think UCLA wins this game outright 

I will trust Leach and company here wanting to finish the season in his first year on a high note. Rogers this freshman QB for Miss St has been awesome since taking over for Costello.  5 TD's his last 3 games with zero INT's and a completion rating over 70% every game.  Auburn is off two big time games vs Alabama and Texas AM I think this is a great spot to back Miss St.

I'm on the Badgers here this weekend.  This is crazy to me how they were laying 14 against a very good Indiana team but now are a PK at Iowa?  I just think this Iowa team is one of the most overrated teams in the country.  The teams they have beat all 5 of them have horrible losing records. They still have inconsistent QB play.  I think this is a great buy low spot on Wiskt as if this game were played a few weeks ago there is no doubt the Badgers are laying a TD or more here.  I will take Wisconsin.

We are seeing something crazy in college football with this Coastal Carolina team.  All they do is cover and I understand going against them has cost people a lot of money.  I have only been against them once but I really like the spot here.  Coastal last week added BYU to make ends meet in a weird scheduling spot and they were 10 point dogs and won outright but they were outgained in that game.  Too many points here I will take Troy 

I will take Missouri here as they seem to have found their stride.  They have won 5 of their last 6 games and their only loss was @ Florida and they were the same type of dog in that game but on the road.  That tells me this line is inflated here.  Missouri has really found success in the air recently and I believe that is where they can get in the Bulldogs defense here.  Georgia has only covered one game in their last 5.

A little too much love here on the Patriots.  So yes they embarrassed the Chargers but should we really upgrade them for that?  Cam is really struggling right now and lets face it the Patriots offense is going to struggle against maybe right now the best defense in the league.  I trust Mcvay and company here to get it done.  This team is looking to win their division so they have plenty of motivation.  

I'm going to take the points here with Liberty.  This team is actually very good.  They are 4-2 but their two losses were to Purdue and TCU.  Those are obviously both power 5 schools and the. TCU could have gone either way.  Liberty has beat Miss St and South Carolina as well.  I really love that this team has challenged itself.  Also Missouri getting some respect now with wins over Oregon and Wichita St.  They have a huge look ahead game with Illinois.

I like the Hoosiers here tonight.  To me this is a top 25 team and I think Florida St is still a little over valued simply because of last season.  I really worry about their offense facing tough competition.  Florida St is also ranked which I believe most will side with them.  Indiana has the overall better talent and coaching here.  Indiana has. also played a lot tougher schedule and I think we see this line drop so grab it now.

So does Duke lose to non conference home games ever??? I'm just willing to bet not.  They have yet to cover a game and granted right now they aren't passing the eye test.  I will say though that Illinois isn't passing it either.  I had higher hopes for Illinois to come out swinging and they aren't.  I trust Duke to get it done.

This Rutgers team I am pretty high on this season in a loaded Big Ten conference.  Rutgers was going to make the Tournament last season before it was cancelled.  They are lead by a lottery prospect in Ron Harper Jr.  They return 4 starters which is huge.  I know Cuse returns 4 starters as well but this was a team that was just a few games over 500.  

I  faded Penn St last game in a winner and will do it again today.  They are coming off a tough OT loss to Seton Hall setting up for a tough spot here.  Penn St just lot a ton from last season and with a new coach I think you wont see big improvement until. well later.  People are. forgetting that this Va Tech team beat Nova and that right now is the biggest win in college hoops.  

Im actually surprised this line isn't higher which worries me some.  Iowa is just loaded this season and Garza is now a. household. name with a target on his back every single game now.  Iowa hasn't been tested and UNC has so I get that part.  UNC is a horrible outside shooting team just 27% so far.  I just dont think they will have an answer for Garza down low.  He also opens it up so much for the shooters and the Hawkeyes have plenty of them to go around. 

I'm surprised by this one here.  I think in large part it's due to the fact that Tennessee hasn't played a game yet.  This Vols team is absolutely loaded here.  They are easily IMO the best team in the SEC this season.  I do think the SEC is down this season but Tennessee returns. 4 of their 5 top scorers from last year.  I like them to get it done tonight. 

I will lay the short number here with Miami.  Bottom line for me here is that I believe Miami is a contender for the NCAA Tournament and I dont believe Purdue is.  Miami returns 3 starters plus a transfer the kid from Oklahoma who will. contribute big time.  Throw in the fact that Purdue is still without its best player in Hunter I think Miami wins easily.

I will take Creighton here.  They return 4 starters from a great team and there. is s a reason there a top 10 right now.  If you have watched either team this season you. know Creighton is better.  I actually thought this game was going to be a PK but KU does get love because they are home.  Give me the Bluejays here.  Kansas outside shooting is going to hurt them big time throughout the season.