Here are my selections tonight:
10 Units Arizona -8 -108
Arizona came up short 82-72 to the highly ranked Stanford Cardinal Saturday. Arizona (10-2 SU, 4-7 ATS) had a nine-game winning streak snapped, shooting a paltry 19 percent (6-of-31) in the first half. The Wildcats trailed by double digits nearly the entire second half. Arizona center Channing Frye managed just 12 points against the physical combo of Rob Little and Justin Davis. The Wildcats were forced to use freshman Ivan Radenovic to match the Cardinal's size and Radenovic was 2-of-10 for six points. USC's Desmon Farmer scored just six of his 22 points in the second half, when the Trojans (7-6 SU, 3-9 ATS) shot 30 percent after hitting 60 percent in the first half in a 76-61 loss to Washington State over the weekend. USC led 40-37 at halftime, but scored only 21 points the rest of the way. USC catches Arizona at a potentially bad time, following the Wildcats' home loss to Stanford. The Trojans have had decent success against UA in Los Angeles, but the Ornery 'Cats claw the Trojans.
7 Units Cal Irvine -8 -105
The UC Riverside Highlanders (5-6) have 6'-7" sophomore F Nate Carter (14 ppg, 5.6 rpg) and 6'-8", 255-pound junior Vili Morton (11 ppg, 5.8 rpg) up front, but they are 0-5 on the road where the defense gives up 75 ppg! The UC Irvine Anteaters (7-6) are 4-2 at home and have a terrific frontcourt, led by 7'-0" senior C Adam Parada (12 ppg, 62% FGs, 7 rpg), 6'-11" senior Stanislac Zuzak (11.5 ppg, and 6'-4" sophomore point guard Jeff Gloger is their second leading rebounder (7.1 boards pg). Irvine ripped Riverside 78-61 on this court a year ago and should control the boards again.
7 Units New Mexico State -4.5 -108
Sun Belt battle between two near .500 teams, each with 7 wins. However, the home team has all the cards here. New Orleans (7-7) shoots just 40% from the field, lacking height with senior shooting guard Kyle Buggs (12 ppg) and 6'-2" senior Johnell Smith (14 ppg, 37% FGs) leading the way. But New Orleans is 3-6 on the road and they've lost 4 of 5 games. They give up 72 ppg on the road, and that will hurt here against a strong New Mexico State offense that averages 78 ppg at home!!! New Mexico State has a strong frontcourt with 6’-8” senior James Moore (16 ppg, 7 rpg, 58% FGs) and 6’-6” senior Kelsey Crooks (6.7 rpg), while 6’-6” sophomore guard Duane John (18 ppg) is an offensive force from downtown. New Mexico State is 5-1 SU/1-1 ATS at home and should have an easy time here, especially on the boards!!!
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10 Units Arizona -8 -108
Arizona came up short 82-72 to the highly ranked Stanford Cardinal Saturday. Arizona (10-2 SU, 4-7 ATS) had a nine-game winning streak snapped, shooting a paltry 19 percent (6-of-31) in the first half. The Wildcats trailed by double digits nearly the entire second half. Arizona center Channing Frye managed just 12 points against the physical combo of Rob Little and Justin Davis. The Wildcats were forced to use freshman Ivan Radenovic to match the Cardinal's size and Radenovic was 2-of-10 for six points. USC's Desmon Farmer scored just six of his 22 points in the second half, when the Trojans (7-6 SU, 3-9 ATS) shot 30 percent after hitting 60 percent in the first half in a 76-61 loss to Washington State over the weekend. USC led 40-37 at halftime, but scored only 21 points the rest of the way. USC catches Arizona at a potentially bad time, following the Wildcats' home loss to Stanford. The Trojans have had decent success against UA in Los Angeles, but the Ornery 'Cats claw the Trojans.
7 Units Cal Irvine -8 -105
The UC Riverside Highlanders (5-6) have 6'-7" sophomore F Nate Carter (14 ppg, 5.6 rpg) and 6'-8", 255-pound junior Vili Morton (11 ppg, 5.8 rpg) up front, but they are 0-5 on the road where the defense gives up 75 ppg! The UC Irvine Anteaters (7-6) are 4-2 at home and have a terrific frontcourt, led by 7'-0" senior C Adam Parada (12 ppg, 62% FGs, 7 rpg), 6'-11" senior Stanislac Zuzak (11.5 ppg, and 6'-4" sophomore point guard Jeff Gloger is their second leading rebounder (7.1 boards pg). Irvine ripped Riverside 78-61 on this court a year ago and should control the boards again.
7 Units New Mexico State -4.5 -108
Sun Belt battle between two near .500 teams, each with 7 wins. However, the home team has all the cards here. New Orleans (7-7) shoots just 40% from the field, lacking height with senior shooting guard Kyle Buggs (12 ppg) and 6'-2" senior Johnell Smith (14 ppg, 37% FGs) leading the way. But New Orleans is 3-6 on the road and they've lost 4 of 5 games. They give up 72 ppg on the road, and that will hurt here against a strong New Mexico State offense that averages 78 ppg at home!!! New Mexico State has a strong frontcourt with 6’-8” senior James Moore (16 ppg, 7 rpg, 58% FGs) and 6’-6” senior Kelsey Crooks (6.7 rpg), while 6’-6” sophomore guard Duane John (18 ppg) is an offensive force from downtown. New Mexico State is 5-1 SU/1-1 ATS at home and should have an easy time here, especially on the boards!!!
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