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Marquette +12 @ West Virginia: The Mountaineers are fresh off a hard-fought OT win at Seton Hall and get to return home for more Big East fun. I like the Mountaineers, but just don't think they are 13 points better than a solid Marquette team at this point in the year. Gimme the Eagles and the points.

St Joseph's +13.5 @ Siena: The Saints clearly miss Kenny Hasbrouk from last year's magical team. They are still solid, but have had some offensive struggles. St. Joe's record is terrible; 4-6, but their losses to Villanova, Minnesota, Cornell, and Purdue are certinaly excusable. That's the recipe for a battle-tested team. I don't see them getting blown out tonight, and wouldn't be stunned if they won outright.

Wichita State (pick) @ Illinois St: Missouri Valley play gets under way tonight, and true to form of the last few years there is nary a bad matchup in sight. Wichita State has been one of the pleasant surprises so far this season and Illinois State has been good as well. THe difference to me? Illinois State did this last year as well before looking painfully pedestrian once conference play rolled around. The Shockers have taken down Texas Tech and pummeled Iowa and Cleveland State. Illinois State has lost to Niagara and Ohio, and their only decent win is over Utah. Gimme the Shockers on the road in a pick 'em that should be fun to watch.

Texas Tech +8 @ New Mexico: This is a tough one to pick, as both teams have inflated records with only a single loss; both losses recent and both to teams (Wichita St. amd Oral Roberts) that make you pause in rating the Red Raiders and Lobos. The Pit is a tough place to play, but the line seems a little too big considering that Texas Tech is likely no worse than an equal team. I'm gonna take Knight Jr. and the Red Raiders plus the eight.

Syracuse -3 @ Seton Hall: The poor Pirates, their early season excitement over 9-0 was followed up with Temple (L), West Virginia (L), and now they get Syracuse. Unfortunatly the road never gets much easier in the Big East, but three consecutive Top 20 (and Bracketeering Top 11) teams in a row is tough for even the best of squads. The 'Cuse should be amped up to play after three non-challenging weeks. I like the 'Cuse tonight, like all seven other picks, on the road.

Maniac's Record: 26-19-1 ATS

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