Streak for the Cash- 2/24/09

Today's Matchups- http://streak.espn.go.com/?addata=2009_STREAK_PAGE1

I struggled a bit yesterday, going 6-4 overall and losing my streak. But I'm back today to try and turn things around. Enjoy the picks.

UEFA Champions League: What will be the match result?
AS Roma Win or Draw
@ Arsenal Win
Both teams have been struggling lately and I could really see this matchup going either way. I have a strange feeling that Arsenal gets a late one at home and takes this one 2-1.

UEFA Champions League (Manchester United @ Inter Milan): How many TOTAL GOALS will be SCORED?
2 Goals or Fewer
3 Goals or More
I love this pick here. I just don't see ManU allowing more than a goal, if any. And I would be completely shocked if ManU scored more than 2.

NBA (Grizzlies @ Cavaliers): Which SIDE will record a HIGHER TOTAL?
O.J. Mayo + Rudy Gay (MEM): Points
LeBron James (CLE): Points
The game is in Cleveland, but LeBron has actually put up some of his better scoring outputs away from the "Q" this year. And even though the Grizzlies aren't that great of a road team, I still think O.J. and Rudy can tally around 35 points combined. I don't see LeBron getting any more than 30. Plus, he might not play a lot of the 4th quarter, while Mayo and Gay should play the whole game.

Who will WIN this matchup?
Colorado Avalanche
@ Atlanta Thrashers
Although I usually go with the home team in games like this, for some reason I am leaning towards the Avalanche in this one. They have won three of their last four, while Atlanta is on a skid recently after a small road trip. This will be a close one, but I see Colorado coming out on top.

NCAA Basketball (Penn State @ Ohio State): How many TOTAL POINTS will be SCORED?
126 Points or Fewer
127 Points or More
With 126 points of fewer, we're looking at 63 points a piece, or less. And after all, this is the Big 10. Scoring always seems to be at a premium. Go with the under here.

Who will WIN this matchup?
Vancouver Canucks
@ Montreal Canadiens
Vancouver has won their last four games, three of those on the road. However, two of those wins were in shootouts, and Montreal just got things back on track Saturday with a win at home over Ottawa. Now, after two days off, they should be rested and ready to go at home against the Canucks.

Who will WIN this matchup?
Portland Trail Blazers
@ Houston Rockets
Houston has won four in a row on their current home stand. Portland has won three and a row, but two of those were against Memphis and the Clippers at home. Now, on the road, things will be a little tougher for the Blazers. As always in the NBA, if the matchup seems like a tossup, go with the home team.

Who will WIN this matchup?
Florida Gators
@ #18 LSU Tigers
This is the biggest lock in the history of Streak for the Cash. LSU has been underrated all season, while Florida has probably been overrated all season. Nick Calathes has played bad against some pretty bad teams already this season. Now, he will play bad against a good LSU team, who has won 11 straight games in the SEC. Garrett Temple is one of the best perimeter defenders in the nation, and you will see that tonight. The percentages in this one are dead on. LSU by 10.

Who will WIN this matchup?
#25 Florida State Seminoles
@ Boston College Eagles
Sure, BC has lost 3 of their last 4 games, but it's the ACC. Home teams fair very well in this conference and I don't expect this to change tonight. Go with Boston College.

Who will WIN this matchup?
Texas A&M Aggies
@ Nebraska Cornhuskers
Home team that rarely gets a nationally televised game. Average teams can't win on the road in-conference. Both of these teams are average. Go with the Cornhuskers.

Who will WIN this matchup?
Brigham Young Cougars
@ San Diego State Aztecs
I am very big on home court advantage as you can see. Both teams are 8-4 in the conference, and BYU won the first matchup between the two 77-71 in Provo. Now, it's in San Diego. Despite the San Diego State's recent destruction at New Mexico, I'd still go with the Aztecs in this one.