EP36's March to Madness

[sportsguy04]

[10pm ET] New Mexico State-New Mexico Over 146.5 [-110]

I played this huge tonight and how do these high powered offenses with no d only score 50 some points in the first?

[CollegePro]

[2nd Half] Hofstra-Oregon State Over 78.5 [-110]

with you on this one. good luck.

[EaglesPhan36]

Too many missed FTs in this Hofstra-OSU game. 16 misses in the second half alone.

[EaglesPhan36]

Record: 21-14 [+5.60]

Those missed FTs boned it.

[EaglesPhan36]

11.17.11

[2nd Half] Temple-Western Michigan Over 70.5 [-110]

[EaglesPhan36]

Meh. Right on the mark and then no one scores in the last 3 minutes. Hate that shit.

[No coincidences]

Meh. Right on the mark and then no one scores in the last 3 minutes. Hate that shit.

Coincidence?

[EaglesPhan36]

That's the way the ball bounces, not nearly as bad as picking a second half under that hits easy - but the game goes into OT and it loses. Seen that already too.

[EaglesPhan36]

[5pm ET] Maryland-Alabama Under 128 [-110]
This could be an absolute grinding, half court game. 'Bama has shown that it is still one of the better defensive teams in the country, much like 2010. Maryland meanwhile will be a work in progress under Mark Turgeon and a bit undermanned. Turgeon admitted his squad was gassed down the stretch against UNC-Wilmington. That will happen with six men getting most of the minutes. Against a physical team like the Tide, I expect they will find themselves worn out by game's end as well. Alabama has been efficient, but not overly explosive offensively.

[EaglesPhan36]

[7pm ET] Penn +102
Rider has been awful defensively, giving up 48% shooting through three games. Penn shot solidly last time against a good Temple club [46%] and took the Owls to OT before losing by 6. The Quakers have a solid duo in Rosen & Bernardini who should make this Rider defense pay.

[ebbearsfb1]

penn not playing well at all tonight... rider starts slow but penn isnt doing much now rider has the lead

[EaglesPhan36]

[2nd Half] Tennessee-Martin/Arkansas State Under 68.5 [-110]

[EaglesPhan36]

penn not playing well at all tonight... rider starts slow but penn isnt doing much now rider has the lead

Pretty much an even match as set by the oddmakers. Rider is going to win because of FTs.

[ebbearsfb1]

refs gave that game to rider... what a joke..

everything is a foul on penn .. cant beat the refs too

[EaglesPhan36]

Well Penn go it into OT at least.

[EaglesPhan36]

Ivy League power! Penn wins in OT.

[ebbearsfb1]

nice hit eagle

[EaglesPhan36]

Record: 24-15 [+7.52]

[10pm ET] Eastern Washington-Oregon Over 135.5 [-110]

[EaglesPhan36]

[2nd Half] St.John's-Arizona Over 76.5 [-110]

[EaglesPhan36]

Well if EWU-Oregon can get over, a decent day in spite of the 2nd half failures today.

[EaglesPhan36]

Record: 25-16 [+7.42]

See ya for the Paradise Jam on Friday.

[EaglesPhan36]

11.18.11

[1pm ET] LSU -8 [-110]
LSU seems to have taken quite well to Trent Johnson's decision to employ an up-tempo, European-esque style of play on offense. They have topped 80 twice already this season. Unfortunately for them, Northwestern outscored them with 88 yesterday after a strong start. They face a Western Kentucky squad that has done little right this season. They don't shoot particularly well, rely on the long ball too much and have had way too many turnovers. LSU has good scoring depth with five double digit scorers on the year and I think that variety plus their tempo gives them an edge here today. They will need to shore it up on D, but if they can tighten the screws just enough then I think they can cover this number.

[visualrealism]

Lsu needs to step it up. Shooting bad right now.

[EaglesPhan36]

Tulsa-Northwestern Under 132 [-110]
Shoul be more of a half court, defensive battle today for Northwestern. The Wildcats showed they did not mind playing a little quicker against LSU's tempo, but Tulsa will play closer to the half court Princeton-style attack of NW. Tulsa doesn't run the Princeton style offense mind you, but they do keep the tempo and possessions more to a minimum. That should put a premium on defense for both teams today.

[No coincidences]

Tulsa-Northwestern Under 132 [-110]
Shoul be more of a half court, defensive battle today for Northwestern. The Wildcats showed they did not mind playing a little quicker against LSU's tempo, but Tulsa will play closer to the half court Princeton-style attack of NW. Tulsa doesn't run the Princeton style offense mind you, but they do keep the tempo and possessions more to a minimum. That should put a premium on defense for both teams today.

I hope Pinny keeps juicing that 131 without bumping it up. That'd be a good sign.

[EaglesPhan36]

Honestly I think if Northwestern hadn't played the 88-82 game yesterday, the total would be in the mid 120s at best, so I'm hoping yesterday's game did a favor in that regard. Of course both teams still have to show up and play D!

[No coincidences]

Honestly I think if Northwestern hadn't played the 88-82 game yesterday, the total would be in the mid 120s at best, so I'm hoping yesterday's game did a favor in that regard. Of course both teams still have to show up and play D!

Do you like Northwestern or Tulsa?

[EaglesPhan36]

Side was too hard to pick. Going to have to have an epic low scoring 2nd half

[EaglesPhan36]

[2nd Half] Drake-Ole Miss Over 71.5 [-110]

[EaglesPhan36]

No shot in hell on that under. Both offenses very efficient today.

[EaglesPhan36]

[6pm ET] Davidson +16.5 [-110]
I realize this is @ Duke, but this Davidson club is pretty damn solid. The Wildcats have a good inside-outside combo with Kuhlman and Cohen. De'mon Brooks is also a solid frontcourt presence. Duke has been solid, but unspectacular in my opinion this season. Davidson has an experienced coach and experienced team and I think that will allow this squad to keep this game closer if Davidson can get its shooting stroke going early and play solid D.

[EaglesPhan36]

Damn near pulled that under out. 1st half really killed it though.

[EaglesPhan36]

Record: 26-18 [+6.22]

Meh. Weak mid-afternoon so far. Hopefully the evening turns it around.

[Pick'nParlays]

ouch

[EaglesPhan36]

[8:30pm ET] Marquette -19 [-110]
Mismatch here against Winthrop. Winthrop struggling offensively and Marquette is rolling behind Johnson-Odom and Crowder.