Saturday odds…
Posted by hoopsknowitall on January 19, 2008
Overall: 102-20 (83.6%)
Vs. Spread: 39-33 (54.2%)
Overall (SEC): 11-2 (84.6%)
Vs. Spread (SEC): 6-7 (46.2%)
East vs. West: East, 5-3
(16-2, 1-2) #17 Vanderbilt [#10] vs. (7-10, 0-3) LSU [#185]
Spread: Vanderbilt by 12.5
Pick: Vanderbilt – The Tigers have been blown out at home by 20+ points, the Commodores should handle this game very easily.
—Keys: Look for the ‘Dores to find their touch from the arc again.
(11-7, 0-3) Alabama [#102] vs. (12-5, 3-0) Mississippi State [#85]
Spread: Alabama by 1.5
Pick: Mississippi State – Although the road is a tough place to play, the Bulldogs almost beat ‘Bama at home last season and have the momentum to pull the upset.
—Keys: While the Tide are looking to save their chances at a postseason appearance, the Bulldogs are trying to establish themselves at the top of the West. Will the ‘Dawgs be able to win on the road, and will the three-straight losses be the beginning of a downward spiral for Alabama? This is a vital matchup in the West.
(15-1, 3-0) #13 Tennessee [#1] vs. (12-5, 3-2) Ohio State [#24]
Spread: Tennessee by 9
Pick: Tennessee – The Vols will be prepared and Ohio State is too young to play well against the Vols on the road.
—Keys: A win over Ohio State will help the Vols’ argument for a top seed come March if all goes as planned.
(10-5, 1-2) Auburn [#149] vs. (15-1, 2-1) Ole Miss [#14]
Spread: Ole Miss by 7.5
Pick: Ole Miss – Although the Tigers played Arkansas well at home, the Rebels are very efficient and should light up the nets in Auburn.
—Keys: Can Auburn find enough offense to keep up with the ‘Backs?
(10-5, 1-1) Georgia [#157] vs. (13-4, 2-1) Arkansas [#37]
Spread: Arkansas by 1
Pick: Arkansas – The Bulldogs have momentum, but the Razorbacks are much more talented.
—Keys: Will the Bulldogs play off of the momentum from the Alabama win? If the Dawgs can find a way to slow down Arkansas’ inside game, they have a real chance in this game.
(15-3, 2-1) Florida [#71] vs. (7-8, 1-1) Kentucky [#179]
Spread: Florida by 8
Pick: Florida – The Gators are young and should take care of the Wildcats at home.
—Keys: The Wilcats desperately need a win as the Gators look to establish themselves in the Eastern Division.
