TSR 12/22/19 CBB Picks

Game 1: South Carolina at Virginia (3:00, ABC)

Nick: Virginia- I’m loving the ABC return of college hoops, though I can’t say I remember it being on there before. Any increased coverage is always a plus in my eyes. I’d watch games on CNN or CMT if they decided to air them. Anyways, UVA’s defense carries them in a very unattractive game.

Sam:  Virginia-- Gosh this game will be gross.. To say both of these teams struggle offensively is an understatement. Also, why is college basketball trying to get games on ABC all of a sudden?

Zach: Virginia- Both teams struggle to score but UVA plays much better defense

Game 2: New Mexico State at Mississippi State (3:00, SECN)

Nick: New Mexico State

Sam: Mississippi State

Zach: Mississippi State

Game 3: Davidson at Loyola Chicago (3:00, ESPN+)

Nick: Davidson— I’ll agree with Sam that Davidson has been a disappointment, but I think they can turn it around and build momentum today heading into A10 play.

Sam: Davidson-- Has there been a more disappointing Mid-Major than Davidson thus far? I think the Wildcats get it done today nonetheless.

Zach: Davidson 

Game 4: Xavier at TCU (5:00, ESPN2)

Nick: Xavier

Sam: Xavier

Zach: TCU

Game 5: Georgia Tech vs Boise State (5:00, ESPNU)

Nick: Boise State

Sam: Georgia Tech

Zach: Boise State

Game 6: Ball State vs Washington (9:30, ESPN2)

Nick: Washington— I’ll echo the shoutout to Margaret!

Sam: Washington-- Shoutout my mother, proud alumnus of Ball State University

Zach: Washington- This game could be pretty interesting but Washington pulls it out in the end

Game 7: UTEP vs Hawaii (11:30, ESPN2)

Nick: Hawaii—Hawaii hoops needs to be on tv as much as Hawaii football, which are the best games to wrap up nights.

Sam: Hawaii-- Late night Diamond Head Classic, lets get weird!

Zach: Hawaii 

Game 8: Yale at Clemson (4:00, ACCN)

Nick: Yale—Ivy League is top heavy, and this is one of the teams at the top of the mix. Clemson on the other hand has struggled this year.

Sam: Clemson

Zach: Clemson- Paul Atkinson and the Bulldogs have had some solid wins so don’t be surprised if they win, but I’m taking the Tigers

Game 9: Duquesne vs UAB (2:30)

Nick: Duquesne—The Dukes stay perfect.

Sam: Duquesne

Zach: Duquesne

Game 10: Houston vs Portland(3:00, ESPNU)

Nick: Houston—In my opinion, the Cougars are the Diamond Head favorite.

Sam: Houston

Zach: Houston- Great backcourt, no contest for the Cougs 

Upsets:

Nick: Fullerton over Loyola Marymount (+6.5)

Sam: MVSU over Cal Baptist (+26.5)

Zach: Richmond over Redford (+6.5)