Two Favorites for the Road

As of this morning, the Maniac sits a pleasant ten games over .500 ATS on the season picks.  Here's two quickies.  Syracuse heads to Notre Dame where the Irish have been tough.  So tough they've lost to Loyola Marymount and Northwestern.  I think Syracuse zones 'em up, and forces someone other than Harangody to beat them... and I'm not sure who can fit that bill.  I like the 'Cuse laying the 3.

In the late game on ESPN, Texas gets yet another huge test when they travel to Manhattan to face the Wildcats.  K-State has been good this year, and has a really solid ballclub.  However, there is just something about Damion James, Avery Bradley and this year's Longhorn squad that ramps it up a notch for the big games.  I like the Horns depth to wear them out down the stretch and grab another big win.  Don't be surprised though if the Wildcats lead early and most of the second half.

Interesting fact to store for March:  The Horns' best distributor and defensive guard Dogas Balbay was shooting 48% from the line heading into Saturday's A&M game.  Forty Eight Percent.  From your point guard and primary ball handler.  That HAS to be a concern for March... but I still like the Horns tonight.

MANIAC'S PICKS:

Syracuse - 3

Texas -1.5