Mr. IWS
03-05-2009, 10:09 AM
Scott Spreitzer
Scott Spreitzer's CBB ODDSMAKER BLOWOUT G.O.Y.! *11-2, 85%!
I'm laying the points with South Carolina on Thursday. It's a battle for the SEC East and a shot at revenge for the Gamecocks. USC coach Darrin Horn called his team's first half performance earlier this season against Tennessee, his team's worst half of basketball of the season. I don't believe it was "coach-speak." USC couldn't hit water from a boat during that first half and trailed by as many as 19-points. But they regrouped at the break and fought back before finally losing by just three points, 82-79. The Gamecocks lost at Vandy last time out. We had the Commodores in that contest. It was a great spot to play against USC. But they return home where they have won eight in a row by an average margin of 10.5 ppg. They have been doing a good job of running teams out of the gym, so to speak. But they have also proved that they can win by a decent margin in slow tempo games, whipping Auburn, 68-56. It's important to note that the Vols will try to run with South Carolina. That's because the Gamecocks have covered four in a row against teams that score more than 76 ppg...which of course, the Vols do. USC is 16-1 SU at home this season where they not only score 80 ppg, but also play a tenacious style of defense. They hold their "guests" to 40.8% shooting, including just over 30% from behind the arc. They're also forcing a whopping 21 turnovers per game, while allowing just 11 assists per game. Meanwhile, the Vols give up 76.5 ppg on the road on 48% shooting, also allowing seven made treys per game at a 36% clip. Finally, South Carolina has been tremendous bouncing back from a double-digit loss. They are a perfect 7-0, 100% ATS in this situation and as mentioned, they're off a 13-point defeat at Vanderbilt. Look for South Carolina to roll to the win and cover on Thursday. The Gamecocks are my Oddsmaker Blowout GOY. Thanks! GL! Scott
Scott Spreitzer's CBB ODDSMAKER BLOWOUT G.O.Y.! *11-2, 85%!
I'm laying the points with South Carolina on Thursday. It's a battle for the SEC East and a shot at revenge for the Gamecocks. USC coach Darrin Horn called his team's first half performance earlier this season against Tennessee, his team's worst half of basketball of the season. I don't believe it was "coach-speak." USC couldn't hit water from a boat during that first half and trailed by as many as 19-points. But they regrouped at the break and fought back before finally losing by just three points, 82-79. The Gamecocks lost at Vandy last time out. We had the Commodores in that contest. It was a great spot to play against USC. But they return home where they have won eight in a row by an average margin of 10.5 ppg. They have been doing a good job of running teams out of the gym, so to speak. But they have also proved that they can win by a decent margin in slow tempo games, whipping Auburn, 68-56. It's important to note that the Vols will try to run with South Carolina. That's because the Gamecocks have covered four in a row against teams that score more than 76 ppg...which of course, the Vols do. USC is 16-1 SU at home this season where they not only score 80 ppg, but also play a tenacious style of defense. They hold their "guests" to 40.8% shooting, including just over 30% from behind the arc. They're also forcing a whopping 21 turnovers per game, while allowing just 11 assists per game. Meanwhile, the Vols give up 76.5 ppg on the road on 48% shooting, also allowing seven made treys per game at a 36% clip. Finally, South Carolina has been tremendous bouncing back from a double-digit loss. They are a perfect 7-0, 100% ATS in this situation and as mentioned, they're off a 13-point defeat at Vanderbilt. Look for South Carolina to roll to the win and cover on Thursday. The Gamecocks are my Oddsmaker Blowout GOY. Thanks! GL! Scott