Kojak's Tuesday College Hoops

[Kojak]

With Byu game pending, Monday is currently at 6-6. Not a big slate on Tuesday, but their is some quality.

San Diego St. +5 - This UNLV team looked like they have packed it in after debacle at Missouri. There is a lot of turmoil on team as Green Doberman has reported. Stokes can compete against Rebel backcourt. Key to the game will be if Aztecs can contain Edwards. Aztecs I think are live in this one.(win)

Purdue +5.5- Boilers always play well against Spartans. With Lowe back, I look for Boilers to control tempo and keep this one close. They will give a spirited effort in victory or defeat as this is the beginning of 3 game road trip and they need to at least win 1 game on this trip. Wisconsin will be a loss and Boilers don't fare well at Minnesota, so they know they need a victory here. Another possible live dog.(loss)

Georgia +3.5 - Wrong team favored. Gators are reeling while Bulldogs are gaining momentum. Bulldogs win this one straight up.(win)

Florida State -9.5 - Seminoles need this win as they still have trips to North Carolina, Georgia Tech, and Wake Forest and Duke still at home. They run away and hide in this one.(win)

I will have a few halfs tomorrow and maybe 1 or 2 more. Best of luck.

[This message was edited by Kojak on February 18, 2004 at 12:54 AM.]

 

[Kojak]

Adding...

Tennessee Martin +10 - Martin has been a great bet at home and the fact they are receiving 10 in this one brings a lot of value.(Big LOSS)

Best of luck.

[This message was edited by Kojak on February 17, 2004 at 11:14 PM.]

 

[Kojak]

Adding...

Drake +10 - This team is a little beat up but I think they gained a lot of momentum in beating Creighton on Saturday. Dr. Tom has this program on the rise with a Korver that somehow escaped Creighton. SW MO are 11-5 at home but only 4-8 ats while Drake at 3-4-1 ats. A few too many for Bears to lay in this one.(win)

[This message was edited by Kojak on February 17, 2004 at 11:14 PM.]

 

[GLJJNOVA]

Please excuse my ignorance Kojak, but do you have any info on the the coach and players at Tenn. Martin? Haven't been studying the college game closely. I don't even know what league they play in. Wow, I'm really behind.

Thanks and Best Wishes
Gary

 

[gracielou]

looks like kojak and gracie lou are teaming up today. sdst., drake, georgia, purdue, and fsu. like the card a lot. i wish us both luck tonight.

saw on vegas insider that a guard for drake was out/maybe questionable.

 

[GreenDoberman]

SG Hunter questionable for UNLV tonight, he injured his elbow in practice yesterday. I can't remember if it's his shooting elbow or not, but he's not much of a shooter anyway. Likely one of two freshman (who can't score) will be taking his place.

Spoonhour is contemplating lineup changes, likely starting Amundson or Peters and might move Beck to the backcourt.

Rebel players are saying things like "we can't pack it in", "we're frustrated", and "our only hope is the tournament now".

If Stokes can eat up Blassingame or get him in foul trouble, the Aztecs will roll.

 

[Kojak]

garyphilly,

Gary here is some information on Tennessee Martin. I hope this helps. Tennessee Martin averages 76.5 ppg. Their top 3 leading scorers all average in the mid teen's for the year with Smith avg 15.7 pg, Newson avg 14.0, and Kelly avg 13.9pg. This team has not played a home game since January 31st. They have lost 4 in a row, all on the road. They played Murray St. earlier this year and lost on the road 94-70. Murray St. point guard will not play tonight. This is also a key injury. They do not play on the road in the regular season for the rest of the year. They play a stretch of 4 straight home games to end the season. The top tam they have played in the Ohio Valley at home is Morehead State who they beat soundly at 72-64. They are the third best team in the league. The top 2 teams are Austin Peay and Murray State, and they will not play Austin Peay at home this year. Win or lose, Tenn Martin should be able to keep this one well under the number tonight. I hope this helps. Best of luck.

 

[Kojak]

gracielou,

Best of luck tonight as you are right about us playing a similar card. I think we are on the right side of many of them. Continued success.

 

[Kojak]

green doberman,

Thanks for the information once again as it much appreciated. Hunter is a talent who seems to get lost on the floor except during junktime. Their best player is Blasingame in my opinion with their most important player being Kalimba Edwards. I like San Diego St a lot tonight. The only thing that scares me is UNLV's home record su and ats as well as coming off of a beat down Sunday. A lot times you rise to the occasion after being embarrassed on National TV. San Diego St. has been close to a breakthrough on the road and UNLV is ripe in this one. Best of luck.

 

[jstu11]

Kojak....Keep up the great work my brother

We all appreciate it

Love the UGA tonight.....but will be on the SHITTY GREEN MACHINE AT HOME -5.5

Good luck as always

PEACE

 

[Kojak]

ballbreaker,

Best of luck to you as well and keep up your hard work. Unfortunately, we will probably always be against each other on MSU and Purdue with you being from Michigan and Purdue as my alma mater. Best of luck on everyone but that one. J/k

 

[panther]

kojak

I beleive your purdue team will keep it close or win outright tonight.

on the other side on fla st.they have won games su and have been great as a home dog against the spread. but they have sucked as a fav of 4 or more ats

have a great evening

good luck

panther

 

[Kojak]

panther,

You are right about FSU but I just see tonight a sense of urgency with upcoming road schedule. Best of luck.

 

[panther]

kojak and gd

also wanted to say thanks for the san deigo st play.

have not seen them play but unlv looks like shit

good luck

panther

 

[Kojak]

panther,

No problem! Just wanted to alert on valuable info that GD gave. Best of luck.

 

[Kojak]

Three best plays for tonight are Tennessee Martin, San Diego St, and Florida State for those that want be to differentiate picks. Best of luck.

ytd 259-225-10
wtd 9-8

 

[GreenDoberman]

Hunter has not been the same since he tore his achilles a couple of years ago. He used to be one of the best on the ball defenders in college and now people blow by him regularly. It's a shame because he's a nice guy and an incredible athlete.

 

[threeptspread]

new member here ill try your plays tonight gl

 

[action]

Kojak,

I hate to see us on opposite sides tonight with Michigan Sate and Murray State. That is a bummer.


Action

 

[Kojak]

green Doberman,

thanks for UNLV info as you have helped a lot people. Hopefully we cash tonight!