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.