Season: 22-17 +14.06 Units
Welcome Back U.C. Nation. Here's what I like today...
3 Units
C. MICHIGAN -2 vs. Ill-Chicago
CM was hurt by injuries LY and return their core of talented players. UIC lost its top scorer and top big man to graduation and won't be able to compete in the inside game.
2 Units
UTAH ST. +3 @ Utah (-105)
Idaho scored me a big win @ Utah wit hthe side and a +550 ML win. USU coach Stew Morrill is the best coach nobody's ever heard of. As I stated in a previous write-up, this is a rebuilding year for Utah and USU returns the majority of its lineup from a 30-win season LY.
NEVADA +6.5 @ UNLV
Simply put, these are two talented teams, playing in a rivalry game. In my book, that equation equals a close game.
1 Unit
NORTHWESTERN +5 vs. Butler (-105)
Butler was unimpressive last time out vs. a depleted Davidson team, and N'Wrn is always a dangerous home 'dog. Though they overachieved LY, a win tonight may turn that proverbial corner for N'Wrn, and they have the experience to do so.
CAL-IRVINE +6 @ Loyola Marymount (-105)
Both teams suck, but Cal-Ivine has enough experience to at the very least, hang close with an inexperienced LM team. Two equally crappy teams and a spread this big usually equals cha-ching when you take the 'dog.