Portland Trailblazers (15-13) vs Golden State Warriors (10-14)
There are a lot of storylines for this odd, labour stoppage shortened NBA season but there probably isn’t one you can think of that features the Portland Trailblazers.
Villanova Wildcats (11-13) vs South Florida Bulls (15-10)
I think many thought Villanova would struggles some this year but not this badly. Don’t let the record fool you, there is talent on this team but it seems like they are able to find ways to lose even though they often go on some serious in game runs.
Bet On College Basketball: Oklahoma State vs Mizzou
Missouri has only lost two games all year, but one of those games was to Oklahoma State in Stillwater earlier this year.
Tar Heels vs Hurricanes NCAAB Handicapping Prediction
North Carolina (21-4) got over their home loss to Duke with an 18-point thrashing against a ranked Virginia team in their last game and now travel to the Sunshine State to face Miami (15-8), who recently had their 5-game winning streak snapped.
American League ‘Futures’ Odds
Pitchers and catchers have begun reporting to their team’s spring training site which is a clear indication that the start of another Major League Baseball season is right around the corner.
Gators vs Crimson Tide NCAAB Handicapping Prediction
Can’t believe Florida (19-6) is only slight favorite in this game against Alabama (16-8), as the Tide will be without their 2 leading scorers and rebounders with JaMychal Green and Tony Mitchell both suspended.
Bet On College Basketball: OSU vs Minnesota
Ohio State had its 39-game home winning streak snapped when the Michigan State Spartans came into Columbus and beat them on Saturday.
NBA Handicapping Predictions – Heat vs Pacers
The Pacers (17-10) have been a surprise this season, but they have dropped a season high 3 straight and getting back on track against the hot Heat, no pun intended, will be far from easy since they have lost 7 of 8 games to Miami.
Gamble On NBA: Wizards vs Trail Blazers
Portland started the season red hot, but the Blazers have cooled off a bit as the season has progressed.
Raptors (9-20) vs Knicks (13-15)
It is Valentine’s Day but there is not much to like about this matchup, partly because these teams are bad and partly because they will both be missing key players.
Suns vs Warriors – NBA Handicapping
The Phoenix Suns will look to build on Sunday’s win as they prepare to dominate the Golden State Warriors one more time after having won seven straight, including three in Oakland, and 11 of the last 12 overall.
Jayhawks vs Wildcats NCAAB Handicapping Prediction
Kansas (20-5) got over a little rocky patch where they lost 2 of 3 games by winning their last 2 including beating 6th ranked Baylor.
NBA Basketball Matchup:Timberwolves vs Magic
Minnesota actually got above .500 for a brief time a few days ago, but the Timberwolves have lost three straight since.
#2 Syracuse Orange (25-1) vs #23 Louisville Cardinals (20-5)
The Syracuse Orange had a pretty good week last week knocking off Georgetown and Connecticut, the latter more easily than expected at home.
Bulls vs Celtics – NBA Handicapping
Two of the East’s top teams will do battle on Sunday when the Chicago Bulls face off with the Boston Celtics in Beantown.
Bet On College Basketball: MSU vs OSU
The top two teams in the Big Ten will meet Saturday evening in Columbus, Ohio. Michigan State had a down year last season, but Tom Izzo’s team is much improved this year.
NCAA Basketball Matchup: Michigan State vs. Ohio State
6:00 PM EST
College Basketball Gambling Odds from BetOnline
NCAA Basketball Betting Favorite: Ohio State -9.5
Over/Under: 127
Ohio State comes into this one at 21-3 on the year. The Buckeyes are 17-0 at home.
These two are the best rebounding teams in the Big Ten, so expect a physical battle.
This should be a good one!
Last year’s Michigan State team was loaded with talent, but they weren’t terribly coachable and the team chemistry was poor. The Spartans are clearly a more cohesive unit this season. Draymond Green is a great senior leader for this team. Green averages 15.2 points and 10.5 rebounds per game.
Green’s versatility makes him a tough guy to guard. Keith Appling has stepped up and given the team a very good point guard. Appling doesn’t have a great outside shot, but he excels at getting to the rim. Derrick Nix and Adreian Payne are both bruisers down low. Michigan State is first in the league in offensive rebounding.
The Spartans allow just 59.0 points per game. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
Jared Sullinger is the man in the middle for Ohio State. Sullinger has slimmed down a bit this year, but he is as strong as ever. Sullinger leads the team at 17.4 points and nine rebounds per contest. William Buford has been in a slump this year, but he had a breakout game against Purdue on Tuesday night. Buford carried the team with 29 big points.
This team needs Buford to continue to play with confidence if they are going to make a run to the Final Four. DeShaun Thomas is a guy who can fill it up in a hurry when he gets hot.
Aaron Craft is a very good point guard for this team, and he is on the Bob Cousy Award list as one of the nation’s best at his position. Ohio State shoots 49% from the floor, while they hold opponents to just 39.7%. The Buckeyes allow only 56.6 points per game.
Michigan State will probably stay within the number here.
I expect an Ohio State win, but Tom Izzo’s team should be well-prepared.
Prediction: Ohio State 68 Michigan State 61
