On The Hop's 2014-2015 NCAA Basketball

[OnTheHop]

Thanks XS. To you as well.

YTD: 13-19-1 -7.05

Minnesota Golden Gophers -4.5 (-105), 1 unit
Michigan Wolverines -4.5 (-105), 1 unit
Texas-Arlington Mavericks +23.5 (-105), 1 unit
Utah State Aggies +7 (-105), 1 unit
Ohio State Buckeyes +8.5 (-107), 1 unit
Gardner Webb Runnin Bulldogs +23.5 (-102),1 unit

 

[OnTheHop]

I know it's easy to say when you lose but I feel like my reads last night were spot on. My losses were by a 23 point dog that was trailing by 1 midway through the second half, by a 4.5 point favorite that had two different 80 percent free throw shooters miss the front end of 1&1s and won by 3, by an 8.5 pt dog that lost by 9 after coming up empty in its last 3 possessions and fouling meaninglessly with 5 seconds left when their opponent should not have had the ball. Even Utah State which was a bad read had a shot to push on its last possession.

That being said I've built a nice little deficit for myself and I don't want to force any plays to try and get out of it. So, nothing tonight and my apologies to anyone that has been tailing and losing because of me. GL to everyone tonight.

YTD: 15-23-1 -9.24

 

[indiana]

Hop..........we've all been in those (I'm still in one, coll F/ball).......it will turn, you're a solid capper..........BOL with your future action..........indy

 

[OnTheHop]

Thanks indy....will try and get this thing turned somehow.

 

[OnTheHop]

YTD 15-23-1 -9.24

Gonzaga Bulldogs +4.5 (-105), 1 unit: Wiltjer is a big difference maker for this team. I don't love the fact that this is their first true road game but Pangos will keep them focused and I think this game comes down to a bucket either way.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights +10.5 (-105), 1 unit: Not sure if they can put the ball in the hoop but this Scarlet Knights team can defend. Early game and the fact that the Pirates have a big game at Wichita State up next lead me to grab the points.

 

[OnTheHop]

YTD 16-24-1, -9.29

Colorado Buffaloes +4 (-105), 1 unit: Buffaloes getting too many points due to their loss at Wyoming (which is a tough place to play). They are more talented across the board and there will be no home court advantage for an early game at a football school.
Charlotte 49ers +8 (-108), 1 unit: Colonials have been tested twice and lost twice. Too many points to give up to a tested 49ers squad.
Towson Tigers +17 (-105), 1 unit: Tough spot for the Hoyas. They are physical but don't score well. They also have Kansas in 3 days.
Nebraska Cornhuskers -7.5 (-103), 1 unit: This team showed me a lot by not folding after they lost a huge lead in Tallahassee. Big home court advantage. Big revenge spot from last year.

 

[XSPower]

Good luck today my friend!!!!

 

[OnTheHop]

16-27-2/-12.42u

Baylor Bears -5.5 (-110), 1u

 

[OnTheHop]

17-27-2/-11.42u

Georgetown Hoyas -2 (-103), 1u
BYU Cougars -2 (-120), 1u
Long Beach State 49ers +11 (-109), 1u

 

[OnTheHop]

18-29-2 -12.65

Iowa Hawkeyes -5.5 (-110), 1 u: Too much turmoil surrounding a Cyclones team that is making it's first road trip of the year. A little concerned with the Hawkeyes ability to control Niang but I believe they have enough bodies to throw at him to make him work for his and hold everyone else down.

 

[OnTheHop]

Trying something a little new today. Let's see what happens. Can't continue to be this bad.

18-30-2 -13.75

Detroit +12 (-105), 1 unit: Game of the year for the Titans. Shockers are certainly good but a combo of the early start and a focused Detroit squad make this a battle.
Northern Iowa +7 (-107), 1 unit: Panthers are tough, disciplined and protect the ball. The Rams are living off their name but just aren't the same team as years past.
Nebraska -4.5 (-109), 1 unit: The Cornhuskers are too talented to struggle this badly at home. Miles will right the ship against a Bearcats squad playing their first road game in a brutal environment.
South Dakota +2.5 (-105), 1 unit: Chance for the Coyotes to get a big name to come play at their place. Not a fan of this relatively undisciplined, young Runnin' Rebels squad.
USC Upstate +14 (-105), 1 unit: Early start for a Terrapins squad about to take a week off. Spartans are road and battle tested and they can stay within this number.
North Carolina +17/Michigan +18 Teaser (-110), 1 unit
Illinois/Gonzaga ML Parlay (-103), 1 unit

 

[indiana]

Hop..........it will turn for you..........just that bump in the road, you're too good of a capper.........BOL today...........indy

 

[XSPower]

Good luck today!!!!

 

[OnTheHop]

Thanks indy and XS, appreciate it. Not sure what is going on. Used to be my best sport and I am struggling so badly. It's been that kind of year across the board. May be time to give it up. Let's see how this week goes. GL to all.

YTD: 21-34-2, -15.02

Penn State Nittany Lions +2 (-108), 1 unit
Illinois State Redbirds +2.5 (-105), 1 unit

 

[XSPower]

YTD: 21-34-2, -15.02

Penn State Nittany Lions +2 (-108), 1 unit
Illinois State Redbirds +2.5 (-105), 1 unit

Good luck today my friend!!!!

 

[OnTheHop]

Thanks XS. A winning day. Wasn't sure I remembered what that was.

23-34-2 -13.02

UNC Greensboro Spartans +22.5 (-105), 1 unit

 

[OnTheHop]

YTD: 23-35-2, -13.07

12/20/2014

North Carolina Tar Heels +1 (-105), 1 unit: Buckeyes just haven't been tested yet and this Tar Heel team showed a lot not letting down in a trap game last time out.
Penn State Nittany Lions -6 (-102), 1 unit: Huge talent mismatch here. Dragons just aren't the same team as years past and Nittany Lions have fantastic guards to carry them.
UCLA Bruins +15.5 (-108), 1 unit: Potential trap game for the Wildcats with Louisville on deck. I'll hope the young Bruins can hang around long enough to stay inside the number.
Davidson Wildcats -4.5 (-105), 1 unit: The Cougars just aren't the same team as years past. Big revenge spot from last year for a Wildcats team that is clicking on all cylinders right now.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish -3.5 (-105), 1 unit: The Fighting Irish are too efficient on offense and too disciplined on defense for this still developing Boilermakers squad.
Long Beach State 49ers +15 (-105), 1 unit: They're not going to beat the Longhorns but the 49ers are experienced and battle tested. Texas could shut it down a little early with Stanford on tap.
North Carolina State Wolfpack +3 (-108), 1 unit: Mountaineers are living off their victory over a mediocre UConn team. These are two evenly matched teams and I think the points here could be crucial.

 

[indiana]

Hop.........good looking card...........BOL with today's action............indy

 

[XSPower]

Thanks and good luck today my friend!!!

 

[OnTheHop]

Thanks indy and XS. Appreciate the continued support. Was a meaningless Drexel jumper away from a big day. However right now a winning day is a good thing.

YTD 27-38-2 -12.20

Maryland Terrapins +9 (-107), 1 unit: Too many points to give a battle tested team that has learned how to overcome the loss of Wells. Look for the Terps to keep it close today.