Quote Originally Posted by tfruth:
A huge shout out to Bubba for managing the most compelling forum topic on this site. Interesting, informative, and then by adding a little friendly competition makes this my must read thread everyday. Bubba has attracted talented and intelligent contributors--Sorry I am not one of them!!! Their supporting write-ups are the deal makers and breakers for me before I head to the window.
My 1st $$$$ play contribution will be on my hometown boys here in Northern Nevada. I'm taking NV -3.5 over UVM. Here's why:
NV 8-1 ATS last 9 home games.
UVM 2-5 ATS on the road.
The intangibles: When Marquis Coleman(Star Player who will be making a paycheck somewhere in the future) went down with an ankle injury the team could have folded and went home. They did not. They played spirited ball in the conference tournament and gave a solid San Diego St team a battle to the end. Cameron Oliver is a double double beast in the making and has been on fire! This kid may be a lottery pick someday. Coach Bill Musselman has this team motivated to win. This is their 3rd straight home game in this tournament and they plan on winning out. If Coleman can play and contribute, this is a lift to a team that is winning and playing well even w/o their #1. Mr. Oliver was Freshman Player of the Year in the Conference-He's the other #1. Also, a big factor is that Oliver doesn't get into foul trouble--not on our court!
Vermont just flew cross country to Washington and won a game against an inferior Seattle team. A day later they fly into Reno, hoping to keep their mojo going? Very unlikely for them to keep focus being on the road and hanging out in airports the past 4 days.
Vermont has not played against this level of talent and competition. The Mountain West isn't a Power 5, but they have stiff competition throughout the league and NV has played very well against the best teams in Conference especially on their home court. NV is a team that is playing for the future and they have a bright one with Musselman leading the helm.
$$$$ NV -3.5 * this line is going to rise, won't surprise me to see -4.5-5.0 by tip off. If NV plays focused it won't matter. NV should win pulling away in 2nd half by double digits. Vermont is going to wear down with the two cities, and 2000 miles of travel in 3 days. I think the 3 time zones of change also becomes a factor in the 2nd half. Lastly, Reno is the worst airport in the US when it comes to landing and take offs. Major turbulence is a guarantee and the wind was whipping in these parts when they flew into town. Makes me unsettled thinking about it. Vermont will likely be in for some turbulence on the court as well.
Do allow me to tail here
Vermont is another cinderella team that is making is run. They are 9-9 on the road this season. While they do not take many shots, their fg percentage is pretty nice.
wolfpacks is a home crowd, home court team. They have defended their home stance really well this season. Although their offensive and defensive numbers are not better than vermont, they do have a nasty rebounding squad. 16th in the nation I believed. Their defense also rejects balls too like 5 per game which puts them 6th in the nation with block balls.
I am also banking on this trend here.
vermont
0-4 ATS in their last four after an ATS win
nevada
8-1 ATS in their last nine at home
if vermont wins here, I'll feed the
because that is what it is. When you see the
, you have to shoot it and eat it for jerky or it will stink and rott.
I also like the line movement. No reserve here.
I'm riding strong on this bet here because I will be in reno and will be
at the game later tonight. If the camera is on the bench of nevada,
you might see me and I will be holding a cup of beer to the camera and
for your covers people.
Won one lose one last night for me in nba and ncaab with the final blow tailing bubba under. I'll ride with bubba again
nevada - 4.5 for
$$$$ for me please