DUKE +7.5 @ OHIO STATE
A true test for both sides. Duke on the points looks like the play based on Duke's tougher sked leading up to tonights game. But OSU's personel advantage with Jared Sullinger who D$'s scouting report has said has slimmed down.
Duke's depth at frontcourt will give Sullinger a tough game. Sr. Fwd Mason Plumlee is an underachieving forward but his size and willing to bang will make Sully earn his hoops. Jr. Fwd Miles Plumlee should drop his 10-12 underwhelming yet efficient points to go with Ryan Kelly's jumpers and 10-14 points.
The match up at guard is intriguing with Soph PG Aaron Craft taking on FR Guard Austin Rivers or converted PG Seth Curry.
The most intriguing one will be OSU's William Buford vs. Duke's Andre Dawkins.
Overall one could convince me to take OSU but alas there's the Coach Krazy-chef-in-your-kitchen-ski factor and this fits Duke's overrated m.o, they'll get big wins and earn a #1 ranking in the nation only to fall unexpectedly to a Virginia type team or Maryland on the road in ACC sked.
This should be a back and forth battle so 7.5 points is a good cushion.
ST. LOUIS -9 @ LOYALA MARYMOUNT
Head Coach Rick Makerus is turning the Bilikens around after a controversy filled season off the court last season. They won an underwhelming tourney at the 76 Classic last week but Majerus' stingy defense should be too much for LMU tonight.
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