NCAA Basketball with John Ryan

[justwinthisone]

John, Any thoughts on Lehigh +12.5 against Duke next week?

Ill bet u anything u want lehigh wins su

[John Ryan]

Nothing today, but have four sides for tomorrow. Last name Ryan so today is a big holiday. Hope everyone is enjoying the day. Check out the four sides now and plan accordingly. I do have nba plays tonight so check it out now. Thanks everyone!

[John Ryan]

very nice job John! Great Work today I'm liking LIU Brooklyn too at +18.5. Any thoughts on this game John?

I have three nba plays still going tonight. Nothing wrong with a little breather after yesterday,s monster day. I have found that it is very rare to post back-to-back big days that match what we did Friday.


Mlb is right around the corner.

[John Ryan]

I do like under kentucky a bit. I will be here on line tonight so any questions ideas lets discuss ways to make some money and enjoy doing it.

[Bryan T]

john, im sure i missed you tonight but i was wondering how you feel about line movements and how it affects your betting. Sometimes it seems like you can bet games strictly on which way the lines are moving and do ok with that. I feel like everytime i bet a game and the line moves not in my favor I lose. So i was wondering if you had any idea what the win percentage was of strictly lines that move. such as a fav covering that moved from 7 to 7.5 or 8 or a dog covering with vice versa. not talkin rlm or percentages of bets on either side just strictly line movement, any circumstance. Can it be a winning strategy?

[All In 101]

John, really need an excellent pick for today; really counting on you. What do you think?

[johno35]

Hey John, just reading your pick on the under for Ohio vs. South Florida, 1st half total is at 53.5, would you play that 1st half total?

[heavyc819]

Nothing today, but have four sides for tomorrow. Last name Ryan so today is a big holiday. Hope everyone is enjoying the day. Check out the four sides now and plan accordingly. I do have nba plays tonight so check it out now. Thanks everyone!

After reading the article I see Gtown and the under in the USF game are 10* plays, however I do not see anywhere in the writeups where it states if UNC and KU are 5*, 10*, or 20* plays.

[soljah111]

If he doesn't specify, it should be a 5*

[tzMoney]

Can someone post a link to johns picks, please. Not sure where to go, usually I see them posted in the forum.

Hopefully there's no st patty's hangover and we roll today.

[jjaycuny]

Can someone post a link to johns picks, please. Not sure where to go, usually I see them posted in the forum.

Hopefully there's no st patty's hangover and we roll today.

http://www.sbrforum.com/handicappers/55-john-ryan.aspx

[John Ryan]

Hey John, just reading your pick on the under for Ohio vs. South Florida, 1st half total is at 53.5, would you play that 1st half total?

Yes, for a little piece of action. I thinki it is worthwhile.

[John Ryan]

After reading the article I see Gtown and the under in the USF game are 10* plays, however I do not see anywhere in the writeups where it states if UNC and KU are 5*, 10*, or 20* plays.

Kansas and North Carolina are both 5* plays

[John Ryan]

john, im sure i missed you tonight but i was wondering how you feel about line movements and how it affects your betting. Sometimes it seems like you can bet games strictly on which way the lines are moving and do ok with that. I feel like everytime i bet a game and the line moves not in my favor I lose. So i was wondering if you had any idea what the win percentage was of strictly lines that move. such as a fav covering that moved from 7 to 7.5 or 8 or a dog covering with vice versa. not talkin rlm or percentages of bets on either side just strictly line movement, any circumstance. Can it be a winning strategy?

Well, the reason you may feel that way, is that the public gets all over the play after you have made it. So, you are getting a favorable line, but when the public gets enamored with a side, it does throw up a red flag. I certainly would not make any strategy based on late line movements. Sometimes there are facts that make the lines move, but never think that wow, the line is moving, someone knows something. I woudl recommend just following along here and get a feel for how I present the plays and wagering strategies.

[John Ryan]

10* 'under' South Florida/Ohio University 116 -110
10* Georgetown - 4 -110
5* kansas -8 -110
5* UNC - 8 1/2 -110

will have more for tonight:

http://www.sbrforum.com/ncaa-basketball/free-picks/n-c-state-vs-georgetown-ncaa-basketball-pick-a-23901/

http://www.sbrforum.com/ncaa-basketball/free-picks/creighton-vs-north-carolina-ncaa-basketball-pick-a-23897/

http://www.sbrforum.com/ncaa-basketball/free-picks/ohio-vs-south-florida-ncaa-basketball-pick-a-23900/

http://www.sbrforum.com/ncaa-basketball/free-picks/purdue-vs-kansas-ncaa-basketball-pick-a-23898/

[LetterRide]

John,

I see an O/U play made it up 2 board. That play was curious to me but I don't play unders that low at 116. Big balls. What about the over on FSU/Cincy at 126.5? Seems nice.

[Fl227997]

Calling them like I see em, horrendous bet with georgetown. I have no idea how this kid lubick plays D1 basketball.

[Fl227997]

Horrible game plan...horrible effort...horrible defense...horrible rebounding...horrible coaching...4.5 point dogs...OUTRIGHT.

[spal2811]

Horrible game plan...horrible effort...horrible defense...horrible rebounding...horrible coaching...4.5 point dogs...OUTRIGHT.

get out of here loser, what are you trying to prove? They guy didn't lose a game yesterday.

[jjaycuny]

get out of here loser, what are you trying to prove? They guy didn't lose a game yesterday.

I think he means the way Georgetown is playing, not John's picks...

[5mike5]

where were all the haters yesterday???

[Fl227997]

Sorry should I be pleased when a team we bet on plays the way georgetown has played today? They get bounced early every year and its because of their coaching and lack of effort and smart play...thats why im so angry...i dont care about losing bets but when teams settle for contested outside shots for the entire forty minutes, don't rebound the ball (includingiving up 3 offensive rebounds after missed free throws) and get completely out hustled. Thats when I get pissed off.

[chief42]

Sorry should I be pleased when a team we bet on plays the way georgetown has played today? They get bounced early every year and its because of their coaching and lack of effort and smart play...thats why im so angry...i dont care about losing bets but when teams settle for contested outside shots for the entire forty minutes, don't rebound the ball (includingiving up 3 offensive rebounds after missed free throws) and get completely out hustled. Thats when I get pissed off.

Understandable, but you shouldn't blame John Ryan for a "terrible bet" when he had nothing to do with their lack of effort.

[soljah111]

When gambling there are no guarantees, tail at you own risk and stop bitching...

[Jwelz]

hey john i know you like unc to cover but what about the under? every time creighton has played any decent defense the total has come no where near 160? especially with signs pointing to henson will play i just see this being a 78 to 66 kinda game...idk just looks like it might be safer play. especially since barnes played on same high school team as the star player from creighton so they should have a understanding for each other also...idk just a thought.

[John Ryan]

hey john i know you like unc to cover but what about the under? every time creighton has played any decent defense the total has come no where near 160? especially with signs pointing to henson will play i just see this being a 78 to 66 kinda game...idk just looks like it might be safer play. especially since barnes played on same high school team as the star player from creighton so they should have a understanding for each other also...idk just a thought.

Good thoughts. However as I watch this game unc may score 90 or more. I really had no opinion on the total

[John Ryan]

Yes, there is always a risk that a team will play poorly and there is always an opportunity that's team will better than expected. Since I have winning records in all sports I think we have had our share of teams playing well. There is always the chance you get a poorly coached game once Ina while.

[jbizzle]

great call on the first half under ...I'm curious how NC will be affected by the broken hand of kendall marshall going forward.

[All In 101]

John, what do you think about the Cincinnati/Florida St. game? Please give me some insight on the reasoning for the pick.

[jbizzle]

brutal 2nd half total...

[Tanko]

Thanks for the picks JR. Shouldn't expect to hit them all, but your insight helps drive thought and analysis on the games. As always you do a great job. Thanks

[jbizzle]

Thanks for the picks JR. Shouldn't expect to hit them all, but your insight helps drive thought and analysis on the games. As always you do a great job. Thanks

Agreed, Much appreciated for your time and picks!

[Fl227997]

Kansas takin tips from georgetown tonight...settling for jumpshots and not defending.

[MoreWaysThanOne]

Kansas takin tips from georgetown tonight...settling for jumpshots and not defending.

Actually they won the game.

[John Ryan]

ok. 5* Penn +2 -100
5* Illinois State +8 1/2 -110