[h=3]Jack Brayman[/h][h=4]TODAY'S WINNER[/h]Tonight's Winner and Rating: 100 Dime GONZAGA BULLDOGS
Line/Total: -3 points, as of 7:30 am eastern
Line Update: -4 points, as of 11 am eastern
Analysis: Ohio State eventually pulled away from South Dakota State, but I was not impressed with the Buckeyes one bit.
I am still of the belief the Buckeyes - and the rest of the contingent from the Big 10 Conference - will be rusty after playing their conference tournaments two weeks back. They played in New York City, then went home to rest for an extra week, and now they are at their sites.
The Buckeyes, who have failed to over 22 of 27 on neutral courts and are on a 0-7 ATS skid in this event - have played just twice since Feb. 23, and now they take on the West Coast Conference powerhouse that has a lot more offensive prowess than the Jackrabbits.
And lest we forget, Gonzaga handed Ohio State its most lopsided loss of the season, an 86-59 destruction in the Buckeyes' fifth game of the season. Sure, they're a different team now, but if you're telling me they're better, you need to recognize the Bulldogs' improvement.
And I don't know if the Buckeyes have enough offense to hang with Gonzaga, a team with a positional size, something Ohio State struggles with at both ends of the floor.
The Buckeyes, who have failed to cover five straight non-conference games, may see spurts of competitiveness, but the Bulldogs aren't going to waste much time with Ohio State, and should pull away for the win and cover.
Line/Total: -3 points, as of 7:30 am eastern
Line Update: -4 points, as of 11 am eastern
Analysis: Ohio State eventually pulled away from South Dakota State, but I was not impressed with the Buckeyes one bit.
I am still of the belief the Buckeyes - and the rest of the contingent from the Big 10 Conference - will be rusty after playing their conference tournaments two weeks back. They played in New York City, then went home to rest for an extra week, and now they are at their sites.
The Buckeyes, who have failed to over 22 of 27 on neutral courts and are on a 0-7 ATS skid in this event - have played just twice since Feb. 23, and now they take on the West Coast Conference powerhouse that has a lot more offensive prowess than the Jackrabbits.
And lest we forget, Gonzaga handed Ohio State its most lopsided loss of the season, an 86-59 destruction in the Buckeyes' fifth game of the season. Sure, they're a different team now, but if you're telling me they're better, you need to recognize the Bulldogs' improvement.
And I don't know if the Buckeyes have enough offense to hang with Gonzaga, a team with a positional size, something Ohio State struggles with at both ends of the floor.
The Buckeyes, who have failed to cover five straight non-conference games, may see spurts of competitiveness, but the Bulldogs aren't going to waste much time with Ohio State, and should pull away for the win and cover.
[h=3]Steve Budin - CEO[/h][h=4]Saturday's Play[/h]The Cali-Cartel has a 50 Dime Play on Michigan over Houston. The Wolverines are -3 to -3 1/2 as of 10:50 am eastern as I put my site live.
[h=3]Al DeMarco - GM[/h][h=4]SATURDAY[/h]15 Dime play on Gonzaga over Ohio State. The Zags are -3 1/2 as of 7:30 am pacific. Back with my breakdown by 8:30 am pacific.
[h=3]Al DeMarco - GM[/h][h=4]SATURDAY[/h]15 Dime play on Gonzaga over Ohio State. The Zags are -3 1/2 as of 7:30 am pacific. Back with my breakdown by 8:30 am pacific.
