Picks for 2/20/24
College Basketball
8:30 PM EST
Rotation #634
Creighton +2.5 over UConn (win)
UConn looks like the best team in the nation, but they have played a soft schedule, and their non-conference schedule could have been more competitive. I am not taking away from how excellent the Huskies are, but playing on the road at Creighton will be challenging. The Bluejays have a rowdy home crowd and a physical team that can play competitive basketball against anyone in America. Greg McDermott is a great coach who fields an experienced team. The Bluejays players have camaraderie and will be ready to play. Look for Baylor Scheierman to have a monster game and for the Bluejays to win. Take Creighton.
College Basketball
9:00 PM EST
Rotation #636
Wisconsin -7.5 over Maryland (loss)
Maryland is an outstanding defensive team, but their offense could be better. The Terps struggle on the road and are not entirely healthy. It will be interesting to see how the Terps bench does tonight as they will go deeper down it. The Badgers have played one of the most demanding schedules in the nation and protect and value the ball well. Maryland can get sloppy sometimes, which is never a good recipe for a road game. The Badgers have the size advantage and will test the patience of the Terrapin’s defense. Take Wisconsin.