Bob Balfe (YTD -- NBA 66-44 / NCAA 50-42)
NBA Basketball
Nuggets +6.5 over Cavs
The Denver Nuggets visit the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight in a showdown between two of the NBA's best teams. The Cavs are definitely on a high right now due to the recent acquisition of Antwan Jamison. I actually think this was not as good of a deal as the Cavs are making it out to be. The loss of Zydrunas Ilgauskus is going to be a big blow defensively for Cleveland. Anderson Verajeo and Shaquille O'Neal are decent big men down low. Without Big Z, the Cavs lost a step defensively, which will limit the huge momentum swings that they always rely on to win games (especially at home). This game is going to be a trial and error game to see where Jamison fits in well and there will be times that the Cavs look confused on both ends of the floor. On a side note, the Denver Nuggets are title contenders as well, and they should never be a 6.5 point underdog. Take the Nuggets +6.5.
College Basketball
Syracuse +1.5 over Georgetown
Tonight is a matchup between two of the top offensive teams in the league. Earlier in the season, I did not give enough credit to the Orangemen and thought they were a tad bit overrated. However, after reviewing some film and running offensive comparisons between the teams that they play on the road, I definitely think they belong with Villanova and Kentucky as teams that thrive being on the road and coming into your house and making you go home sad. Freeman should have another big game tonight but it will not be enough. The line is absolutely too low tonight and Syracuse will win a convincing game tonight. Take the Orangemen +1.5
NBA Basketball
Nuggets +6.5 over Cavs
The Denver Nuggets visit the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight in a showdown between two of the NBA's best teams. The Cavs are definitely on a high right now due to the recent acquisition of Antwan Jamison. I actually think this was not as good of a deal as the Cavs are making it out to be. The loss of Zydrunas Ilgauskus is going to be a big blow defensively for Cleveland. Anderson Verajeo and Shaquille O'Neal are decent big men down low. Without Big Z, the Cavs lost a step defensively, which will limit the huge momentum swings that they always rely on to win games (especially at home). This game is going to be a trial and error game to see where Jamison fits in well and there will be times that the Cavs look confused on both ends of the floor. On a side note, the Denver Nuggets are title contenders as well, and they should never be a 6.5 point underdog. Take the Nuggets +6.5.
College Basketball
Syracuse +1.5 over Georgetown
Tonight is a matchup between two of the top offensive teams in the league. Earlier in the season, I did not give enough credit to the Orangemen and thought they were a tad bit overrated. However, after reviewing some film and running offensive comparisons between the teams that they play on the road, I definitely think they belong with Villanova and Kentucky as teams that thrive being on the road and coming into your house and making you go home sad. Freeman should have another big game tonight but it will not be enough. The line is absolutely too low tonight and Syracuse will win a convincing game tonight. Take the Orangemen +1.5
