It is a proven fact that once conference play begins, it is tough to take down anyone on their home floor. Top teams like Texas, Duke, Purdue and others have proven it, all being dropped by lesser ranked foes on the road.
That said, The Maniac is staking his 11-games over .500 record on the line by backing some road favorites. Have no fear, have I ever steered you wrong??
There aren't many D1 games tonight (just 15) but nearly everyone of them is a good one.
Michigan State kicks off the night on ESPN when they travel to in-state rival Michigan. Michigan has been tough to figure and very dissapointing, a win over Sparty might be the only thing that can save the season. That adds a huge sense of urgency to an already amped up rivalry. Michigan will claw like their backs are to the wall.
And it still won't matter. State is on fire and like seemingly every Izzo team, is hitting their late season stride. Give me a rejuvinated Kalin Lucas and State laying 3.
Presure? What pressure? Kentucky gets their first chance to handle the mantle of being number one, and don't expect Calipari's Cats to blink. They relish the spotlight and tend to match the intensity of their opponent. I'm not sure getting everyone's "best shot" is such a bad thing for Big Blue.
Gimme the Cats laying six and a half.
Lastly, Clemson fell out of the rankings this week after losing two games. The games were a two pointer at Tech and a loss at Cameron Indoor. Not exactly embarassing results. I love the Tigers tonight at Boston College. Lay the three. I think this ones a gimme.
Other games to watch:
UNC @ NC State
Kansas St @ Baylor
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