Brent Brooks
Loyola, Md -5.5
Yes, Marist has improved over last year. We are seeing some shorter lines on them as a result. But the Greyhounds have something special going right now. Only a road loss to Iona muddies their Metro record. J'hared Hall has emerged as a game changing scorer from the outside. Also, the Red Foxes have absolutely no one to match up with Shane Walker who is good for 10/8 or 12/9 level production. Going Greyhounds here.
Ohio -2
A talented under-performing team in desperate need of a conference win - that's Ohio right now. After two tough road losses, the Bobcats return home to face Buffalo. DJ Cooper and company are already 1-3 in the MAC and losing here would spell doom for any chances of the sort of season they were projected for. Total motivational play here.
Marquette +3
If you look at Marquette's track record so far this season, they don't back down from anyone. A five point loss to Duke. Same to Wisconsin. One point losses at Vandy and Louisville. We're given a short line here and as good as ND has been at home they are the knee jerk choice. However, I believe Marquette hangs in this game and stands a good chance to win. The Eagles won't dig the same sort of first half hole that Cincy did because they are too fundamentally sound to allow so many dunks and layups. Close game here, taking 'quette in a bit of upset.
N. Texas -8
he Mean Green look to no further behind Denver in the West portion of the Sun Belt. Arkansas State after getting embarrassed by Denver should play better but NT at home will be too much. Double Digit win for North Texas over a short handed Red Wolves Squad.
Loyola, Md -5.5
Yes, Marist has improved over last year. We are seeing some shorter lines on them as a result. But the Greyhounds have something special going right now. Only a road loss to Iona muddies their Metro record. J'hared Hall has emerged as a game changing scorer from the outside. Also, the Red Foxes have absolutely no one to match up with Shane Walker who is good for 10/8 or 12/9 level production. Going Greyhounds here.
Ohio -2
A talented under-performing team in desperate need of a conference win - that's Ohio right now. After two tough road losses, the Bobcats return home to face Buffalo. DJ Cooper and company are already 1-3 in the MAC and losing here would spell doom for any chances of the sort of season they were projected for. Total motivational play here.
Marquette +3
If you look at Marquette's track record so far this season, they don't back down from anyone. A five point loss to Duke. Same to Wisconsin. One point losses at Vandy and Louisville. We're given a short line here and as good as ND has been at home they are the knee jerk choice. However, I believe Marquette hangs in this game and stands a good chance to win. The Eagles won't dig the same sort of first half hole that Cincy did because they are too fundamentally sound to allow so many dunks and layups. Close game here, taking 'quette in a bit of upset.
N. Texas -8
he Mean Green look to no further behind Denver in the West portion of the Sun Belt. Arkansas State after getting embarrassed by Denver should play better but NT at home will be too much. Double Digit win for North Texas over a short handed Red Wolves Squad.
