Tuesday, January 29, 2013

1/29 NBA & NCAA Predictions


Tonight's NBA Games:

Golden State Warriors (27-17) @ Cleveland Cavaliers (13-32)

Warriors won last night in Toronto and tonight are headed to Cleveland. The Cavaliers have won three straight coming into this game and I'm expecting them to make it four in a row tonight. Even with Curry, Bogut and Barnes I expected the Warriors to lose but after hearing all three of them are out I'm expecting the Cavs to win an easy one now.

My prediction: Cavaliers win 107-90

Milwaukee Bucks (23-19) @ Detroit Pistons (17-27)

In a battle of Central Division rivals, the Pistons have won the previous two matchups between these two teams. For a Bucks team trying to make the playoffs they should not lose to a non-contending team a third time in a row. While the Pistons are an alright home team, I think the Bucks have to come out tonight and make a statement.

My prediction: Bucks win 96-92

Dallas Mavericks (19-25) @ Portland Trail Blazers (22-22)

Both of these teams might have a shot at claiming one of the last spots in the West so they need to start putting together some wins in order to have any chance. Both sit on the outside of the playoff picture as of right now but both have great leaders in Dirk Nowitski and LaMarcus Aldridge so I'm expecting those two guys to make this a game. A big key in this game is that the Mavericks play very poor on the road and the Trail Blazers have played extrememely well at home this season.

My prediction: Trail Blazers win 109-105

New Orleans Hornets (15-29) @ Los Angeles Lakers (19-25)

The Lakers are currently four games better than the Hornets, but I'm starting to believe in this Lakers team with Kobe Bryant trying to facilitate more. Hornets might have a bright future with Erik Gordon and Anthony Davis, but for the Lakers it's all about now. Expect Kobe Bryant to put up 30 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds tonight for the Lakers as they win this game in a blowout.

My prediction: Lakers win 112-90

Yesterday's NBA Results:

After these games I'm now 16-8 when picking the NBA

Golden State Warriors (27-17) @ Toronto Raptors (16-29) - Warriors won 114-102
(Originally predicted Warriors would win 105-97)

Memphis Grizzlies (29-15) @ Philadelphia 76ers (18-26) - Grizzlies won 103-100
(Originally predicted Grizzlies would win 99-86)

Sacramento Kings (17-29) @ Washington Wizards (11-32) - Kings won 96-94
(Originally predicted Wizards would win 105-101)

Orlando Magic (14-30) @ Brooklyn Nets (27-18) - Nets won 97-77
(Originally predicted Nets would win 102-86)

Charlotte Bobcats (11-33) @ Chicago Bulls (27-17) - Bulls won 93-85
(Originally predicted Bulls would win 96-79)

Indiana Pacers (26-19) @ Denver Nuggets (28-18) - Nuggets won 102-101
(Originally predicted Nuggets would win 98-92)

Houston Rockets (25-22) @ Utah Jazz (24-21) - Rockets won 125-80
(Originally predicted Jazz would win 106-101)




Tonight's NCAA Games:

I like all of the home teams tonight in these five games. Expecting the ranked teams of Ohio State, Wichita State, Ole Miss and Minnesota to win at home along with Virginia pulling off the upset.

Wisconsin (14-6) @ #11 Ohio State (15-4)

My prediction: #11 Ohio State wins 70-62

Indiana State (13-7) @ #15 Wichita State (19-2)

My prediction: #15 Wichita State wins 74-59

Kentucky (13-6) @ #16 Ole Miss (17-2)

My prediction: #16 Ole Miss wins 68-66

#19 NC State (16-4) @ Virginia (14-5)

My prediction: Virginia wins 71-70

Nebraska (11-10) @ #23 Minnesota (15-5)

My prediction: #23 Minnesota wins 76-52

Yesterday's NCAA Results:

After these games I'm now 9-4 when picking the NCAA

Pittsburgh (17-5) @ #12 Louisville (17-4) - #12 Louisville won 64-61
(Originally predicted #12 Louisville would win 71-67)

South Florida (10-10) @ #25 Marquette (15-4) - #25 Marquette won 63-50
(Originally predicted #25 Marquette would win 76-55)

#2 Kansas (19-1) @ West Virginia (9-11) - #2 Kansas won 61-56
(Originally predicted #2 Kansas would win 84-61)

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