Kojak's Wednesday College Hoops wtd 14-9-2

[Kojak]

Coming off of some horrid losses on Tuesday but vow to bounceback as last 10 days have been very profitable. Big card on Wednesday so we will have a big card as well.

Kent State -10 - I love Kent here in a double bounce back situation off of 2 straight road losses. Miami,OH is decent but Kent will level some big time frustration out on them here.(loss)

Fordham +3 - Fordham is overdue for a victory and La Salle is just the team to give it to them. I look for a su victory in this one.(win)

Northwestern Pk - Cats have really been playing well and if memory serves me right has already beat the Hawks in Iowa City by double digits. They have been playing as well as anybody as they should blow them out again in Evanston.(win)

Memphis -14 - I love Memphis here coming off of a loss and needing a win to stay in running for piece of conference championship. TCU is different away from home and will get blown out here.(win)

Vanderbilt -11.5- Vols have been the worst of the worst on the road avg margin of loss is 22 ppg. Vandy one of the best at home. Line has great value and should be higher.(loss)

Penn State +12 - Nittany Lions are horrible but Ohio State shouldn't be favored by 12 over anyone including St. Bonnies! Rivalry game that will go down to the wire.(win)

St. Louis +4 - Louisville won Saturday vs Memphis but winning in a tough venue on road looks to be a struggle for these Cards. Billikens are a great home team especially receiving the generous points here.(loss)

South Carolina Pk- Gamecocks played them to a 1 pt loss in Lexington. At home, they play extremely tough and will get an easier victory here than experts think.(loss)

Maryland +7 - Terrapins make their last stand here against NC State in terms of at large berth. I expect supreme effort but they will fall short in the end but under the number.

Oklahoma -14 - I expect a can of whup ass here by the Sooners as they have lost 4 in a row, in a must win situation, have lost last 2 at home where they rarely lose,and playing team that has failed to win a conference game.

Indiana Pk- I think the Hoosiers will play spoilers here as they have already beaten Michigan at the Big House and they will break home losing streak here to salvage some self respect.(win)

Illinois -1.5 - Going against my alma mater as they have simply packed it in and are in disseray. Illini fighting for share of conference championship and are looking for some payback and should get it here.(win)

I will rate my plays later but these are what I am going with for tomorrow. best of luck.

[This message was edited by Kojak on March 03, 2004 at 10:35 PM.]

 

[Kojak]

Top Plays:

Maryland +7

Kent State -10

Oklahoma -14 (Dropping game as a play)

Illinois -1.5

[This message was edited by Kojak on March 03, 2004 at 12:33 PM.]

 

[thefawv]

K-man, did you know that G. Fitch did not play in the KY/SC game? He will be primed for tomorrow's game. Should be a good game!

Good luck with your picks!

- FawvDog

 

[Matt24]

With you on IU, Nwestern, and Ill Kojak, but against on NCState. Good luck

 

[Kojak]

fawvdog,

I did know he didn't play but I simply think Gamecocks at home with Fitch playing pull this one out. Only 2 home losses were by a total of 7 points to Florida and Mississippi St. They will be looking for a signature victory and this is it. Kentucky has been playing better of late but this is a back to back road game for them and though they win their fair share on road they are far from dominating and barely pull these games out. It is senior day and last home game for Gamecocks and they will go out in style. Best of luck.

 

[Kojak]

matt,

I kind of figured we would be on the same side on many of these Big 10 games. Best of luck and beware of Maryland as they will be live in this one despite their problems.

 

[Kojak]

Since I will not be able to post for most of the day tomorrow, for the sake of superstition, I will list this game but do not count it towards record but I pick Texas Tech.

 

[truelyhandicapping]

lasalle has no business giving anybody points in their own gym.

fordham huge tomorrow.

also like your penn state.

good luck

 

[Kojak]

trulyhandicapping,

I agree. In fact Fordham though how small it has been, has been improving actually covering a game here or there. They will win here. best of luck.

 

[Drunkn247]

I hear you on Oklahoma but they can't score and 14 may be too many. I understand that they lost 4 in a row but thats because they are not a good team. Not that A@M is any better but if the 3 isn't falling tomorrow night OU won't be able to cover that spread. I've watched them play at least 10 times this year and I think they are terrible. Not one good skill player on the team. The pg is too small and not a great shooter. Detrick is ok but would not start at many other tourney bound schools. Jabari Brown can't shoot at all. I just am not a big fan of OU. I heard Sampson say in the beginning of the year that they practice with a lid on the basket to get the players running around to play Defense they need to take that lid off and practice shooting.

 

[Kojak]

drunkn,

You are right but they may score 60 points and hold Texas a&m to 40 due to their defense. Best of luck.

 

[jaypaw]

GL kojak

looks like you got a lot of paybacks, spoilers, and must-wins.

I'm on Kentucky and thats it for now.

Cocks are out one bigman and Kentucky has stepped it up since the two teams met.

GL anyway

 

[Kojak]

jaypaw,

Best of luck as I think either way Kentucky or South Carolina will be tough cover.

 

[Mule]

Kojak,

Thanks again for bringing up the St. Joe's play yesterday. I hit it hard 1st half, game and 2nd half.

Had an incredible night! Mule

 

[Kojak]

mule,

glad I could help! Best of luck.

 

[Kojak]

I am dropping Oklahoma as a play this evening !

 

[wonderdog]

starting fd for SC broke wrist last game....
just a note

 

[DJ6593]

Kojak,

You nailed it with your Tenn/Vandy analysis. I will be using Vandy as a top play.

GL

 

[Kojak]

ncaahoopster,

I agree as I am upgrading Vanderbilt to a top play as well. Best of luck.

 

[Kojak]

wonderdog,

Howell is out for the season but I will also note that Daniels is still not healthy though he will play for Kentucky. I think this will be a tough low scoring affair that homecourt will get it done for Gamecocks even w/o Howell.imo Best of luck.