Thursday, March 5, 2009

Streak for the Cash- 3/6/09

Back with my picks for the day. I'm trying to update as much as possible but it's tough sometimes. Anyway, here we go.

PGA Honda Classic Rnd 2 (FL): Which PLAYER will have a LOWER FRONT 9 SCORE?
Miguel Jimenez (ESP)
Justin Rose (GBR)
Both players played an even front 9 yesterday, but Jimenez played an overall better round by three strokes. The wind is supposed to be an issue during tomorrow's play, but both players have good short games so no one really has the advantage there. I'd go with Jimenez just because he played better yesterday.

PGA Honda Classic Rnd 2 (FL): Which PLAYER will have a LOWER FRONT 9 SCORE?
Charlie Wi (KOR)
J.J. Henry (USA)
The percentages are misleading. It is simply a case of the public just picking the American because they see that USA by his name. Although it is only the lower front 9 score, Wi currently has a 5 shot lead on Henry and played very well yesterday. Go with Wi.

Dutch Eredivisie: What will be the match result?Willem II Tilburg Win or Draw
Sparta Rotterdam Win
No one cares about the Dutch league. It ticks me off when he does stuff like this and puts these stupid games on here. Both of these teams have been doing horribly lately, and just aren't very good anyway. I'll go with Willem because they are higher in the fixtures and they have the draw option. But honestly, your guess is as good as mine.

Who will WIN this matchup?

Who will WIN this matchup?
Calgary Flames
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Both teams have been playing good lately, but Carolina is at home. If you aren't sure who to pick, you know I always say you should go with the home team. So go with Carolina.

Who will WIN this matchup?
Miami Heat
@ Toronto Raptors
Usually, I would always tell you to go with the home team here. But I am in love with Dwyane Wade. He is just so good. Plus, the Heat are considerably better than the Raptors. This one could go either way, but I'd go with D-Wade and the Heat.

Who will WIN this matchup?
Cleveland Cavaliers
@ Boston Celtics
I'd go with the Celtics here. Both teams will be out to prove something. And LeBron James is really good. But, the C's are at home so go with them.

Who will WIN this matchup?
Dallas Stars
@ Anaheim Ducks
Both teams are basically even in the standings. And the Ducks are at home. What do you think that means?

NBA (DEN @ UTA): Which PLAYER will SCORE MORE POINTS?
Chauncey Billups (DEN)
Mehmet Okur (UTA)
Does ESPN know something I don't know? They must. So, I'm going to go with Okur.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Streak for the Cash- 3/2/09, nightcap block

Here are my picks for the late night block.

Full: NCAA Basketball: Which TEAM will have a LARGER MARGIN of VICTORY?
New Mexico State (vs. Boise State)
Texas (vs. Baylor)
Texas is very inconsistent. And I wouldn't be surprised if Baylor gave them a very good game, or if the Bears even won the game. However, I feel the exact same way about Boise State. I think they have a decent shot at winning the game. At the end of the day, it is Senior Night for A.J. Abrams and the Longhorns, and Baylor has simply been God-awful this year with the talent that they have. This could be a close one, but I'm going to go with Texas to have a larger margin of victory against Baylor than New Mexico State against Boise State.

NBA (Spurs @ Clippers): Which PLAYER will SCORE MORE POINTS?
Tony Parker (Spurs)
Zach Randolph (Clippers)
Tony Parker is the only smart pick you can make here. According to ESPN, Randolph flew home after Los Angeles' game Saturday night to be with his father, who is critically ill. He is listed as questionable for tonight's game against San Antonio. So, this game could very well end up being a push. But you should still go with Parker, who is averaging 20 points per game, to get the win here.


Streak for the Cash- 3/2/09, Morning Block

Only one game in the morning block today, and it is a match in the Portuguese Super Liga. Guimaraes Win or Draw, or Braga Win.

I'm going to have to go with Braga here. They are very tough at home and usually take care of business against weaker opponents. The money line is currently favoring Braga to get the win, too. So, if you aren't risking that long of a streak, go with Braga here.

Check back later tonight for my picks on the second block of games.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Danny Granger update

It appears that Danny Granger will not play tonight for the Pacers. However, that doesn't change my pick. Indiana has been hot at home, and the Nuggets haven't been playing that great, despite their recent victory over the Lakers. I still expect the Pacers to pull this one out. But, I wouldn't pick this game unless you have a streak of 2 or less going.

Streak for the Cash- 3/1/09

Sorry I haven't updated the blog in a while. I've been very busy during the break. I'll try to do a lot better during the month of March.

NBA (DET @ BOS): Which PLAYER will record a HIGHER TOTAL?
Richard Hamilton (DET) Points + Assists
Ray Allen (BOS) Points + Assists
I like Hamilton here. Boston should win this one pretty easily. So, Ray Allen could sit some in the 4th quarter, while Hamilton will likely be playing the whole game. Plus, with Iverson out, Rip gets the start. It is going to be a close one, but I'd go with Hamilton here.

PBA Etonic Marathon Open (Indianapolis): Who will win?
Wes Malott
Any other bowler
The way this tournament is set up, it heavily favors Malott, in my opinion. To win the tournament, Malott only has to win one match. ESPN is just trying to trick people by making it the progressive matchup of the day and saying "any other bowler." That makes you want to pick the field. However, there aren't that many bowlers in the tournament, and Malott only has to win one match.

WGC Accenture Match Play (Marana, AZ): Third Place match winner?
Stewart Cink
Ross Fisher
Cink is my pick here. However, don't pick this if you've got a good streak going. This match-play tournament has proven that any match can go either way. So, if I had to pick one I would go with Cink. But it really could go either way.

Italian Serie A: What will be the match result?
AS Roma Win or Draw
Inter Milan Win
I just don't see this one as that hard of a pick. Inter is really tough at home and AS has been struggling as of late. Go with Inter Milan.

Who will WIN this matchup?
Rhose Island Rams
@ Duquesne Dukes
I love home teams in games like this. Rhode Island is 10-4 in the conference, and Duquesne is 8-5. So, this is going to be a close game, reguardless of the percentages. But it is senior day for the Dukes, and I think that puts them over the top. Go with Duquesne.

NBA (LAL @ PHO): Which SIDE will record a HIGHER TOTAL?
Kobe Bryant (LAL): Points
Shaq + Barbosa (PHO): Points
I love Kobe. I love him as much as anyone on earth. I think he is better than LeBron, and I think he is the best player of the era. However, Shaq has been on fire lately and Barbosa is good to give you around 12 points as well. Plus, the Lakers are better when Kobe takes less shots. Now, don't be surprised if Bryant tries to score 50 because he is playing against Shaq. But I still like the Suns duo here.

Who will WIN this matchup?
#9 Michigan State Spartans
@ #20 Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois is favored at home for a reason. No matter how good the Spartans have been on the road this season, don't pick against an Illinois team who has been playing pretty well lately. Look for the Fighting Illini to protect home court.

NASCAR Sprint Cup (Las Vegas): Which Driver will have the BETTER FINAL POSITION?
Jimmie Johnson
Jeff Gordon
There is really no favorite here. They have reconfigured the track recently, so you can't look at the recent history of the two. I'd honestly go with Johnson, but there is really nothing behind it. He has won three titles in a row so he is leading in the percentages because of this.

Who will WIN this matchup?
Denver Nuggets
@ Indiana Pacers
Everyone will be picking the Nuggets. Make sure you don't make the same mistake as everyone else. The Pacers have been extremely hot lately at home, and Danny Granger is turning into one of the top 6 or 7 players in the league. The Nuggets aren't exactly the best defensive team either. Go with Indiana at home.

NBA (CLE @ ATL): Which PLAYER will record a HIGHER TOTAL?
LeBron James (CLE) Points
Joe Johnson (ATL) Points + Assists
I agree with the percentages here. LeBron has been off lately, but look for him to get things going quickly on a nationally televised game on ESPN. Don't be surprised if he goes for 40 tonight. Joe Johnson shouldn't combine for more than 30 between his points and assists.

Who will WIN this matchup?
Oregon State Beavers
@ Oregon Ducks
Ignore the fact that the Ducks only have one win in the Pac 10. They just got that win against Stanford in their last game, and they only lost 57-54 in Corvallis earlier this year. This may be my lock of the day. Oregon all the way.