Last night I had the privilege to give out some picks on the Paul Zeise’s Radio Show on 93.7 The Fan Pittsburgh. I gave out everything I liked for this weekend in the NCAA tourney. As I mentioned on the air last night I believe in full transparency. If you did not get a chance to listen here are my selections and thoughts.
FSU +7.5 vs. Gonzaga
This is too many points. FSU is long, big and athletic and will keep this game close with the Zags. I think Gonzaga wins, but it is a one possession game.
Tennessee -1.5 vs. Purdue
I am fading the Big Ten. I am siding with the athleticism of the ACC and SEC. Tennessee doesn’t have any bad losses, but plays in a ton of close games. I think they get it done here.
Michigan -1.5 vs. Texas Tech
NO PICK. I have no feel for this game. I am staying away.
Virginia -8.5 vs. Oregon
Load up on Virginia. Virginia is going to win this game by 10+ points on their way to the final four. I don’t think this will be close. I will bet twice as much on this game as I will the others this weekend.
LSU +6 vs. Michigan State
Just like I said above, I am going with the SEC. MSU does not look completely healthy, but obviously have the better coach. I feel like the points will be vital in this spot.
NC -5 vs. Auburn
I think this line is a joke and Auburn gets run out of the gym.
VT +7.5 vs. Duke
Duke plays slow and can’t shoot. In that case I am taking the points and believe this game plays very close.
VT +4.5 vs Duke 1st Half
See above.
Kentucky-3 vs. Houston
I believe PJ Washington is going to play and the SEC marches on again.
Super fun Parlay
FSU +7.5
Tenn -1.5
Virginia -8.5
LSU +6
NC -5
VT +7.5
Kent -3
A $20 wager will pay about $1848!!
Baseball has finally returned to our lives and I can’t wait to make some DFS lineups on Draft Kings and Fan Duel. DK has a split slate of early game and then afternoon games, while FD has one larger slate. I really like targeting Jose Berrios at Pitcher as he a high strike out pitcher and gets to face an already injured Cleveland team. Tanaka and Nola are also in play for me in the earlier games. I always try to remember that starting pitchers don’t go super deep into games this early in the year, thus I fade the super expensive guys at time.
The obvious offense to target early is the Yankees and they will be super popular. To differentiate yourself try to stack the bottom half of the Yankees lineup. I also really like the Toronto Blue Jays bats today and it should be a low owned spot. At least that’s my plan at the moment.
Good luck everyone! Enjoy the fantastic weekend of baseball, NCAA hoops and NBA!
NBA Record 47-41 (53.40%)
NBA Parlay and Teaser Record 8-14 +383
College Basketball Record 33-25 (56.89%)
NCAA Tourney Record 12-9 (57.14%)
College Parlay and Teaser Record 1-16 -1250
Basketball Total Record 80-66 (54.79%)
Basketball Parlay and Teaser Record 9-30 -867
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