Back with another edition of $uper $aturday!
After going 2-2 in my last edition, I hope to bounce back this week. I feel really good about these picks and I am throwing an all big money day. Yes, all my picks today I will be betting at least 2 units on so I definitely believe in myself this time around.
I have studied and researched my ass off this week so let’s roll…..
Big Game Play of the Week:
Indiana at Southern Illinois (Line: Salukis -2.5)
A 10:30 pm (EST) start time gives books lots of time to sway the money towards Indiana, where I will be waiting to pounce and throw at least two units on the Salukis.
Yes, SIU did get crushed by USC last Sunday, but the Salukis return home after almost two weeks of away (and neutral site) games. Did I mention Southern Illinois hasn’t lost at home (SU) in 15 games, dating back to 2005 (79-3 SU at home since 2001)?
Yes, Eric Gordon will get his 20 to 30 points versus Southern Illinois, but the Saluki’s defense, which gives up a mere 57 points per game, will be ready after almost a week off to get prepared for the Hoosiers and their star freshman.
While Indiana hasn’t played a true road game yet, IU did have its ass handed to them with a 80-65 loss to Xavier a week ago. You would think the Hoosiers would have come out gunning with a big win against an overmatched Georgia Tech squad in their next game? No! IU won a 83-79 squeaker as a 10-point fave.
Seeing as Indiana hasn’t played over yet this season away from Assembly Hall, and the Hoosiers are playing one of the Nation’s best defensive teams tonight, I may play the under here as well when it gets released.
Pick: Southern Illinois -2.5 (2 units)
Other Wagers:
Murray State +15.5 at Mississippi State (5 units)
Weber State +21.5 at Illinois (2 units)
UNC Wilmington +4 at Hofstra (2 units)
Total Plays:
Murray State/Miss. State Over 138.5 (2 units)
Fairfield/Georgetown Over 120 (5 units)
*More to be added later
