Wednesday College Hoops 1/31

[oldluds]

Hey CBB gurus..... Been busy myself lately, been reading tho. I've adjusted my betting strategy a bit lately for BB. Previously playing too many games, straights and parlays, to really come out ahead. True, I usually avoid a huge loss by balancing out some, but trying to narrow down to a game or two I really like, and everyones opinions that give them here added to that scenario. With that being said, my previous largest star* rating has been a 4 (out of 5), and thankfully hit. Tonite I go a little larger, 4 1/2 stars on Butler +2.5 at St Louis. Butler has been good to me this year, and even tho these conference games play tough, I see the Bulldogs several points better than the Billikins. So getting 2 1/2 an added sweetner. That is my only play tonite. Good Luck gentlemen, and as I usually like to say, tread lightly on my selections, as I don't use all the variables like some of our more astute cappers I.E. Carpet, and Taxman
Butler + 2.5 at St Louis

[Carpet]

I really like your Butler pick that game jumped right off the Carpets Floor as a game to take

BUTLER +2.5

Michigan State -8.5 vs Illinois

The Spartans inside strength will be the difference in this game. Illinois has lost 5 straight at the Breslin center by an average of 7.2 points. Also the last 10 games have been decided by 10 or less points.

I look for this to be a slug fest with Michigan State winning 68-64 so I am laying with Illinois to keep this close and cover the spread.

[Krichinsky]

ULA-La -1 over N. Texas.
La-la has had a week off following a loss to a hot (at the time) Fla. Int.
team and they already have a win over N. Texas this season.

[Carpet]

Michigan State -8.5 vs Illinois

The Spartans inside strength will be the difference in this game. Illinois has lost 5 straight at the Breslin center by an average of 7.2 points. Also the last 10 games have been decided by 10 or less points.

I look for this to be a slug fest with Michigan State winning 68-64 so I am laying with Illinois to keep this close and cover the spread.

80 -75 Illinois covers I had this game pegged at 4 points. I Really like what I saw with Illinois tonight they are improving as they lose.

This Illinois team is getting better as the season goes on and the new coach John Groce sees it.

[Krichinsky]

Well it figures, the way their season is going,
the Illini hang tough. Nice win Carpet.
I will follow, but I'm staying away from them as a betting prop right now.

[Carpet]

Well it figures, the way their season is going,
the Illini hang tough. Nice win Carpet.
I will follow, but I'm staying away from them as a betting prop right now.

The Big 10 is a meat grinder

[oldluds]

Nice call on the Illini Carpet! Also Krichinsky on the UL La blowout of N Texas. Geez, I picked a fine day to only bet one game. I admit I usually like playing some on ya'alls selections, at least tied in with parlays. But I stuck to my "new" strategy of finding one game I REALLY liked, and laying a bit larger down. Back to the drawing board Again, great tips you guys, keep that stuff comin'