Here are todays selections:
7 Units Florida State -3
After some non-conference posies, NC State (8-2 SU, 4-2 ATS) finally gets back to the ACC with a tough Road game against Florida State (12-2 SU, 4-2 ATS). NC State has been terrible on the Road so far, losing both of their games and only mustering 58 points a game when they travel. This is 16 points a game less than their season average. It will not get any easier as FSU has been very tough at Home (9-0 SU). FS has been posting 78 points a game and only allowing 59 points at Home. This is a very tough spot for NC State. NC State’s inside game has not developed and they are overcompensating by chucking 25 three-pointers a game. However, FSU can match this aerial bombardment, as there are taking 22 3’s a game and are shooting over 40% from beyond the arc. FSU’s inside force Anthony Richardson (11 ppg, 5 rpg) will be tough to handle. FSU will also be looking for a little revenge as NC State dominated this series (2-0 SU) last season. FSU is much improved and will be way too much for NC State at Home.
7 Units Michigan -9.5
An Indiana (6-6 SU, 5-7 ATS; R: 2-3 SU, ATS) 34-point loss to Big-10 defending Champ Wisconsin this week has the Hoosiers' Mike Davis praying for the return of Center George Leach who's recovering from a torn tendon in his knee. His current status is day-to-day. Once he is back in the lineup, the Hoosiers could have a nice inside-outside combination. Until he gets back, they will be a one-dimensional team that looks for star Bracey Wright on almost every possession. Michigan (10-2 Su, 3-4 ATS: H; 8-1 SU, 2-2 ATS) appears ready to start the Big Ten season with a flourish. Forward Bernard Robinson has scored 10 or more points in 9-of-12 games this season. He is averaging a team-high 13.7 ppg this year. They should be able to handle the Hoosiers, who are not at full strength yet and they lack an inside game.
5 Units Virginia +12.5 -107
This game will be very interesting as Duke travels to Virginia. For some time now, Virginia has been a much stronger team at Home than on the Road. Last season, UVA was 12-3 SU at Home and they are 8-1 SU so far this year. Duke has not exactly bee Road Warriors lately. Last year, the Dukies were just 5-7 SU on the Road (2-0 SU this year). However, Duke did dominate Virginia last season, winning 3 times. Duke (11-1 SU, 6-5 ATS) is strangling teams on the defensive end, only allowing 57 points a game (52 ppg on the Road). UVA (10-2 SU, 4-4 ATS) is posting 82 points a game at Home and have really played well all around. Statistically these teams are pretty similar. Duke will definitely need a big game from Freshman Loul Deng (15 ppg) and upper-classmen J.J. Redick (15 ppg). Virginia’s inside play, especially from Elton Brown (17 ppg, 7 rpg) could be the difference. UVA may be surprising.
3 Units North Carolina -4.5 -104
Georgia Tech finally had its bubble popped by Georgia in Overtime, 83-80 SU. Now Tech 12-1 SU (9-3 ATS) travels to Chapel Hill for a very tough ACC clash against the Tar Heels (9-2 SU, 6-3 ATS). The Tar Heels have absolutely been lighting it up at Home, averaging 92 points a game (7-1 SU, 5-2 ATS at Home). With Sean May in the lineup (16 ppg, 11 rpg), Carolina out-rebounds Tech by about 5 boards a game (40-34). May is a double-digit rebounder and an inside force for Carolina. He will be sorely missed if his ankle is still tender and he cannot give 100%. Rebounding is one of the few weaknesses for Tech. One of their best rebounders is their Guard, Jarrett Jack (12 ppg, 5 rpg, 7apg). This will not cut it in the ACC. This will be an up and down game. The Over has been good for Carolina 4 out of 5 times and all 3 times at Home. Carolina wants a little revenge here as they were punished twice by Tech last season. Carolina at Home and strong inside should be the difference.
Good Luck Today My Friends,
ALLSTAR
7 Units Florida State -3
After some non-conference posies, NC State (8-2 SU, 4-2 ATS) finally gets back to the ACC with a tough Road game against Florida State (12-2 SU, 4-2 ATS). NC State has been terrible on the Road so far, losing both of their games and only mustering 58 points a game when they travel. This is 16 points a game less than their season average. It will not get any easier as FSU has been very tough at Home (9-0 SU). FS has been posting 78 points a game and only allowing 59 points at Home. This is a very tough spot for NC State. NC State’s inside game has not developed and they are overcompensating by chucking 25 three-pointers a game. However, FSU can match this aerial bombardment, as there are taking 22 3’s a game and are shooting over 40% from beyond the arc. FSU’s inside force Anthony Richardson (11 ppg, 5 rpg) will be tough to handle. FSU will also be looking for a little revenge as NC State dominated this series (2-0 SU) last season. FSU is much improved and will be way too much for NC State at Home.
7 Units Michigan -9.5
An Indiana (6-6 SU, 5-7 ATS; R: 2-3 SU, ATS) 34-point loss to Big-10 defending Champ Wisconsin this week has the Hoosiers' Mike Davis praying for the return of Center George Leach who's recovering from a torn tendon in his knee. His current status is day-to-day. Once he is back in the lineup, the Hoosiers could have a nice inside-outside combination. Until he gets back, they will be a one-dimensional team that looks for star Bracey Wright on almost every possession. Michigan (10-2 Su, 3-4 ATS: H; 8-1 SU, 2-2 ATS) appears ready to start the Big Ten season with a flourish. Forward Bernard Robinson has scored 10 or more points in 9-of-12 games this season. He is averaging a team-high 13.7 ppg this year. They should be able to handle the Hoosiers, who are not at full strength yet and they lack an inside game.
5 Units Virginia +12.5 -107
This game will be very interesting as Duke travels to Virginia. For some time now, Virginia has been a much stronger team at Home than on the Road. Last season, UVA was 12-3 SU at Home and they are 8-1 SU so far this year. Duke has not exactly bee Road Warriors lately. Last year, the Dukies were just 5-7 SU on the Road (2-0 SU this year). However, Duke did dominate Virginia last season, winning 3 times. Duke (11-1 SU, 6-5 ATS) is strangling teams on the defensive end, only allowing 57 points a game (52 ppg on the Road). UVA (10-2 SU, 4-4 ATS) is posting 82 points a game at Home and have really played well all around. Statistically these teams are pretty similar. Duke will definitely need a big game from Freshman Loul Deng (15 ppg) and upper-classmen J.J. Redick (15 ppg). Virginia’s inside play, especially from Elton Brown (17 ppg, 7 rpg) could be the difference. UVA may be surprising.
3 Units North Carolina -4.5 -104
Georgia Tech finally had its bubble popped by Georgia in Overtime, 83-80 SU. Now Tech 12-1 SU (9-3 ATS) travels to Chapel Hill for a very tough ACC clash against the Tar Heels (9-2 SU, 6-3 ATS). The Tar Heels have absolutely been lighting it up at Home, averaging 92 points a game (7-1 SU, 5-2 ATS at Home). With Sean May in the lineup (16 ppg, 11 rpg), Carolina out-rebounds Tech by about 5 boards a game (40-34). May is a double-digit rebounder and an inside force for Carolina. He will be sorely missed if his ankle is still tender and he cannot give 100%. Rebounding is one of the few weaknesses for Tech. One of their best rebounders is their Guard, Jarrett Jack (12 ppg, 5 rpg, 7apg). This will not cut it in the ACC. This will be an up and down game. The Over has been good for Carolina 4 out of 5 times and all 3 times at Home. Carolina wants a little revenge here as they were punished twice by Tech last season. Carolina at Home and strong inside should be the difference.
Good Luck Today My Friends,
ALLSTAR
