Oldmans Picks For Sunday 3/7/04

oldmanTED · Mar 6, 2004

Coming off a very nice 5-1 day winning with Tennessee, Alabama, Memphis, Washington and North Carolina while losing on Louisville. Back today with four plays.

1* Kentucky -7.5
1* Rutgers +1.5
1* Connecticut -3.5
1* Missouri -3

Overall Unit Record YTD: (151-122.2)(+28.8) 5*(1-0)(+5.0) 3*(10-5)(+13.5) 1*(116-95-5)(+10.3)
Overall W/L Record YTD: (127-100-5) 55.95%
NCAAB Record YTD: (78-72-2)(-0.7)
NBA Record YTD: (14-8-2)(+7.2)
NCAAF Record YTD: (21-8)(+22.0) (Final Bowl Game Record 19-8 Included)
NFL Record YTD: (14-12-1)(+0.3)

Plays are rated 1*-5*

Good Luck All.

Kojak · Mar 6, 2004

I can tell you that you are playing a goy of mine tomorrow. So far this year I have had 4 and they are 3-1. Tomorrow's is Missouri. This game will be a blowout. I like a couple other of your plays as well. Best of luck and congrats on nice day.

oldmanTED · Mar 6, 2004

Kojak:

Thanks for the congrats. I remember you telling me earlier in the week that you were going to make Missouri your GOY against Kansas. Well, nice to hear we will be on that one together and perhaps some of the others. I think my day of rest really helped me yesterday. Looking forward to tomorrow and as well as the power conference tournaments that start this week. Wall to wall college basketball. I love it!

lewis · Mar 6, 2004

ted

I am looking at 3 of your 4 plays for tomorrow. Mizzou, Rutgers, and Kentucky.

Hopefully we can cash in!!!!!

GL
lewis

SSI · Mar 6, 2004

1-0 for me on saturday Ted, Memphis was my only play and if id played 2 of them UNC would have been the other.. whats your strongest for sunday?? Many congrats on your great saturday, looking forward to those tourneys myself..

SportSavant · Mar 6, 2004

SSI, dont be a stranger in the NHL forum...we are having some good discussions over there...vegasvic has a really good insight into the NHL

oldmanTED · Mar 6, 2004

lewis:

That's great news! Glad we will be on the same side on 3 out of the 4 releases. You're one of the solid handicappers here so hopefully we're in for a good day tomorrow. Best of luck with all your plays.

oldmanTED · Mar 6, 2004

SSI:

To be honest, like your methods, they're all about the same. Nothing like Villanova last week or North Carolina tonight. That being said, however, the first game that caught my attention was Rutgers. Their pretty tough to beat at the Rack. Interpret that any way you wish.

Going to be a really fun week ahead. This is the time of year where I should find more stronger plays, so don't be surprised if you see a few more 3* plays then the regular season. As I've said in the past, the more important the game, the better my overall W/L percentage becomes. Good luck tomorrow.

Oh by the way, I have a light golf future play pending on Phil Mickelson to win the Doral Open at 11-2. He is currently 2 strokes back in fourth position. He struggled early today but finished strong. I think I might have a chance with him tomorrow.

Kojak · Mar 6, 2004

I am with you on Rutgers as well but against on Kentucky and UCONN. I would tell you that I can see Kentucky possibly covering but I think with UCONN's road record coupled with Syracuse losing by the most ever in the UCONN series last time out is lining up to be a major payback game for the Champs who I think will win outright. I would like to hear your reasoning on this one as I think I might be able to save you some money on that one unless you know something I don't. Best of luck.

oldmanTED · Mar 6, 2004

Kojak:

Whenever I post a release, it means my money is already down at the line that I quote. There will be no changes to any of my plays unless something unforeseen occurs overnight or before gametime that would make me buy back my play.

As to my reasoning, I'll be brief. The Orangemen use a tight zone defense which works well against teams that don't possess very good outside shooting and no inside presence. The Huskies have both with Okafur and Gordon as well as a very good supporting cast. They used the inside/outside game to destroy Syracuse in their first meeting. I am very cautious when releasing a conference road favorite as it is the weakest position to be in. That said, the fundamental player match-ups heavily favor the Huskies against the Syracuse defense. Plus, the Orangemen use McNamara as their point guard now that Edelin is gone which is going to be difficult against a pretty good Husky defense. Although they beat Pitt and I will admit to my surprise, they don't match-up as well against Connecticut. With the number being reasonable, I'll lay the points. Payback works at times, but a team must have the athletes and system to properly match-up against their opponent. I respect Syracuse but like Connecticut more in this particular situation. Good luck with your plays today as anything can happen. That's why they play the games.

Kojak · Mar 7, 2004

oldmanted,

Great insight on UCONN/Syracuse as you made some very legitimate points. Best of luck tomorrow my friend and continued success.

thetexaskid · Mar 7, 2004

mizzo

nysports · Mar 7, 2004

Ted

Nice job yesterday. The cream always rises to the top.

oldmanTED · Mar 7, 2004

Kid:

We all join in the Missouri train today. Best of luck to you with all your plays.

oldmanTED · Mar 7, 2004

nysports:

As always, thank you for the kind words. Great job you did as well yesterday. A clean sweep. Love seeing fellow posters have winning days. Best of luck to you with your selections today. Be talking with you.

eldiablo · Mar 7, 2004

Of course ...Mizz ....but I really like UConn today ....proving a point and getting a #1 seed in their tourney.

gl,

el diablo

SSI · Mar 7, 2004

I too am on Missouri today, only play for me.. other option for me is Virginia +10 tonight, if i win Missouri however, im through until tomorrow.. good luck on the rest of your card as well..

oldmanTED · Mar 7, 2004

el diablo:

Well, join the crowd on Missouri. As for Connecticut, good luck on the play. CBS has just reported that Okafur is questionable with his bad back. I may pull this play and buy back. I'll notify the forum if I decide to do so.

oldmanTED · Mar 7, 2004

SSI:

Everyone on the forum is on Missouri so join the crowd. CBS just reported that Okafur is questionable for the game with Syracuse. I may buy back on this game and will notify the forum if I do so. He is a necessary inside presence to beat the zone defense.

oldmanTED · Mar 7, 2004

Guys:

CBS has reported that Okafur is questionable for the game today with Syracuse. He is a critical element to the Huskies inside presence and important against the Orangemen's zone. I may buy back this game if he is out and will notify the forum. It may be very late as we all have to wait for near tip-off to know his status. So caution is in order in this game. Best of luck whatever you all decide to do.