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[ck013]

Oklahoma (17-2) vs LSU (13-7) – 5:00 PM- TV – ESPN
Line: LSU+4.5 Over/Under: 164.5
Saturday 1/30/2016 – Pete Maravich Assembly Center


The Oklahoma Sooners will travel to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to visit the Tigers as they seek a three game winning streak. The Sooners second loss of the season came last Monday on the road at the hands of Iowa State and they have been rolling since winning their next two games by double digits. LSU has not met the expectations of the public this season with Ben Simmons however they do seem to perform against elite teams. LSU is also looking for their third straight win after beating both Alabama and Georgia.


The Sooners are averaging 85.8 points per game (4th) and are allowing 71.4 to opponents (174th). The Sooners are shooting 47.7% from the field (33rd) and 46.7% from three point range (1st). Defensively the Sooners are allowing teams to shoot 39% from the field (23rd) and 31.7% from three point range (62nd). Buddy Hield (Senior) leads the team averaging 25.9 points per game. Oklahoma is 9-8 ATS overall and 6-7 ATS as a favorite. They are 3-3 ATS in road games and 7-7 ATS against teams with a winning record.


The Tigers are averaging 81.3 points per game (30th) and are allowing 75.6 to opponents (266th). The Tigers are shooting 46.9% from the field (47th) and 34.7% from three point range (193rd). Defensively the Tigers are allowing teams to shoot 43.7% from the field (212th) and 34.7% from three point range (193rd). Ben Simmons (Freshman) leads the team averaging 19.8 points per game. LSU is 5-13 ATS overall and 2-4 ATS as an underdog. They are 4-6 ATS in home games and 3-9 ATS against teams with a winning record.


To say LSU has been a money burner may just be an understatement however the team did step up their game when Kentucky came to town. Due to the Ben Simmons recruit, the LSU lines were way over inflated in the beginning of the season. Ben Simmons receives criticism to this day for picking LSU over schools like Kentucky and Kansas and wants to shut everyone up. His team stepped up for him against Kentucky and they should do the same against an elite ranked Oklahoma squad at home.


Free Pick: LSU +4.5

 

[XSPower]

Good luck today!!!

 

[ck013]

Thank you!

 

[ck013]

NCAAM 1-0 ATS


California (14-7) vs Colorado (16-5) – 5:00 PM- TV – FS1
Line: Colorado-4 Over/Under: 144.5
Sunday 1/31/2016 – Coors Events Center


The California Golden Bears will travel to Boulder, Colorado to visit the Buffaloes after falling short in Utah 73-64. Cal had won two straight previously beating Arizona State and then Arizona. Cal will return home for a three game home-stand after this game. Colorado has won two straight after taking care of Stanford at home in a 91-75 showcase. Colorado will hit the road after today as they will go into Oregon to visit the Ducks on Thursday.


The Golden Bears are averaging 74.9 points per game (146th) and are allowing 66.8 to opponents (67th). The Golden Bears are shooting 46.9% from the field (49th) and 35.6% from three point range (142nd). Defensively the Golden Bears are allowing teams to shoot 38.8% from the field (20th) and 35.8% from three point range (262nd). Jaylen Brown (Freshman) leads the team averaging 15.5 points per game. Cal is 10-11 ATS overall and 3-1 ATS as an underdog. They are 2-4 ATS in road games and 7-9 ATS against teams with a winning record.


The Buffaloes are averaging 79.3 points per game (51st) and are allowing 70.6 to opponents (154th). The Buffaloes are shooting 44.5% from the field (143rd) and 40.9% from three point range (9th). Defensively the Buffaloes are allowing teams to shoot 41.7% from the field (106th) and 35.7% from three point range (253rd). Josh Scott (Senior) leads the team averaging 17.3 points per game. Colorado is 12-6 ATS overall and 7-3 ATS as a favorite. They are 6-3 ATS in home games and 8-6 ATS against teams with a winning record.


Colorado has been a great money maker this season both at home and as favorites. Cal has been inconsistent and while they have struggled on the road they have been solid underdogs. Colorado is a good offensive team but mediocre at best on defense. Cal does play solid defense and they can score which could be trouble for a Colorado team laying points.


Free Pick: California +4

 

[ck013]

NCAAM Free Picks 1-1 ATS
North Carolina (19-2) vs Louisville (17-4) – 7:00 PM- TV – ESPN
Line: Louisville-1 Over/Under: 148.5
Monday 2/1/2016 – KFC Yum! Center

The North Carolina Tar Heels will travel to Louisville, Kentucky to visit the Cardinals as they ride a 12 game winning streak. The Tar Heels last game was Saturday when they hosted Boston College and beat them 89-62. The Tar Heels will play their first of three straight road games tonight. Louisville had their four game winning streak snapped on Saturday when they hosted Virginia and lost 63-47. While Virginia is a very good team, perhaps Louisville had their eyes on this big marquee match-up.

The Tar Heels are averaging 85.8 points per game (4th) and are allowing 70.3 to opponents (151st). The Tar Heels are shooting 48.5% from the field (20th) and 30.8% from three point range (318th). Defensively the Tar Heels are allowing teams to shoot 42% from the field (115th) and 37.2% from three point range (306th). Brice Johnson (Senior) leads the team averaging 16.8 points per game. North Carolina is 8-12 ATS overall and 0-0 ATS as an underdog. They are 2-3 ATS in road games and 4-9 ATS against teams with a winning record.

The Cardinals are averaging 79.3 points per game (50th) and are allowing 60.2 to opponents (5th). The Cardinals are shooting 48.5% from the field (22nd) and 36.8% from three point range (79th). Defensively the Cardinals are allowing teams to shoot 37.7% from the field (6th) and 30.7% from three point range (31st). Damion Lee (Senior) leads the team averaging 16.7 points per game. Louisville is 8-9 ATS overall and 7-8 ATS as a favorite. They are 6-4 ATS in home games and 6-8 ATS against teams with a winning record.

North Carolina may be 19-2 straight up however they have been a money burner ATS. They have yet to be an underdog this season and have been inconsistent on the road. The Tar Heels have also struggled to show up big against teams above .500 despite winning most of the match-ups straight up. Louisville has been inconsistent as well however they have done slightly better at home. While the Tar Heels rank fourth in average total points per game, their defense has not been impressive. Louisville can shoot the ball well and they have the much better defense.

The Pick: Louisville -1

 

[varkeyboy]

U a tout?

 

[ck013]

No, I run a blog however I do not sell picks. All picks are free and the information is more what I try to provide. I make picks and recommendations however my goal is to provide people with a useful opinion to help them make their own picks.

 

[MUFDIVR]

Much appreciated ck013. best of luck

 

[memphis]

thanks where'd these come from?


((((Memphy LOVE ☆☆☆ Real Dee C))))

 

[ck013]

I wrote them. I don't want to break any forum rules but my profile will have the info.

 

[varkeyboy]

No, I run a blog however I do not sell picks. All picks are free and the information is more what I try to provide. I make picks and recommendations however my goal is to provide people with a useful opinion to help them make their own picks.

Thanks for the explanation. Much appreciated & thanks for sjaring your thoughts on the best sports forum.

 

[ck013]

NCAAM Free Pick 2-1 ATS
Kentucky (16-5) vs Tennessee (10-11) – 7:00 PM- TV – ESPN
Line: Tennessee +6.5 Over/Under: 152
Tuesday 2/2/2016 – Thompson-Boling Arena

The Kentucky Wildcats will travel to Knoxville, Tennessee to visit the Volunteers after losing to Kansas in overtime 90-84. The Wildcats had a three game winning streak snapped despite leading Kansas by six at halftime. Kentucky will return home after this contest for host the Florida Gators. Tennessee has lost two straight though both games were on the road, most recently they lost at TCY 75-63. Tennessee will travel to Auburn after tonight’s home game.

The Wildcats are averaging 78.2 points per game (76th) and are allowing 67.5 to opponents (82nd). The Wildcats are shooting 47.4% from the field (38th) and 32% from three point range (281st). Defensively the Wildcats are allowing teams to shoot 40.4% from the field (57th) and 32.6% from three point range (94th). Jamal Murray (Freshman) leads the team averaging 17.4 points per game. Kentucky is 9-12 ATS overall and 9-11 ATS as a favorite. They are 2-4 ATS in road games and 1-4 ATS against teams with a losing record.

The Volunteers are averaging 77.4 points per game (93rd) and are allowing 75.9 to opponents (275th). The Wildcats are shooting 42.3% from the field (262nd) and 33.2% from three point range (235th). Defensively the Volunteers are allowing teams to shoot 42.1% from the field (116th) and 34% from three point range (164th). Kevin Punter (Senior) leads the team averaging 23 points per game. Tennessee is 10-9 ATS overall and 7-4 ATS as an underdog. They are 5-4 ATS in home games and 7-6 ATS against teams with a winning record.

The Wildcats came close to upsetting Kansas on the road however they faltered in the second half. Kentucky has struggled on the road this year and have had a tough time getting up for opponents under .500. Kentucky hasn’t played since Saturday however Tyler Ulis played 45 minutes and Jamal Murray played 39. It is hard to imagine Kentucky getting up for this game after playing one of their biggest rivalry games of the season. Meanwhile Tennessee is 7-4 ATS as an underdog and is looking forward to the spotlight of playing a nationally recognized team. Tennessee has a lot more upperclassman than Kentucky and the leadership of Kevin Punter should keep the team motivated, and keep this one close.

Free Pick: Tennessee +6.5

 

[ck013]

NCAAM Free Pick 3-1 ATS
Oklahoma State (11-10) vs Texas Tech (12-8) – 9:00 PM- TV – ESPNU
Line: Texas Tech-6 Over/Under: 137.5
Wednesday 2/3/2016 – United Supermarkets Arena

The Oklahoma State Cowboys will travel to Lubbock, Texas to visit the Texas Tech Red Raiders after topping off Auburn on the road 74-63. The Cowboys were able to avoid a three game skid by beating Auburn on Saturday however in January they were 3-6 straight up. The Cowboys will return home after tonight’s match-up to host Iowa State on Saturday. The Red Raiders lost a tough game in overtime this past Saturday in Arkansas 75-68. The Red Raiders were 1-13 for three in the loss.

The Cowboys are averaging 71 points per game (229th) and are allowing 66.8 to opponents (66th). The Cowboys are shooting 44.3% from the field (157th) and 34.4% from three point range (182nd). Defensively the Irish are allowing teams to shoot 39.8% from the field (34th) and 30.6% from three point range (26th). Phil Forte III (Senior) leads the team averaging 13.3 points per game. Oklahoma State is 11-7 ATS overall and 4-3 ATS as an underdog. They are 2-3 ATS in road games and 7-5 ATS against teams with a winning record.

The Red Raiders are averaging 73.3 points per game (177th) and are allowing 69.5 to opponents (130th). The Red Raiders are shooting 44.5% from the field (146th) and 31% from three point range (312th). Defensively the Red Raiders are allowing teams to shoot 41.6% from the field (101st) and 34.2% from three point range (170th). Devaughntah Williams (Senior) leads the team averaging 12.4 points per game. Texas Tech is 9-8 ATS overall and 7-1 ATS as a favorite. They are 6-3 ATS in home games and 8-6 ATS against teams with a winning record.

The Cowboys have been pretty good ATS and have been decent against teams with a winning record however they have been inconsistent on the road. The Red Raiders overall ATS is nothing short of mediocre however their ATS record as favorites is an eye-catcher. They have played well at home and have been decent against teams above .500. The Red Raiders are the better team and as favorites they have been money makers.

Free Pick: Texas Tech -6