TSR 12/29/19 CBB Picks

TODAY’S GAMES

Game 1: Michigan vs UMASS-Lowell (2:00, FS1)

Nick: Michigan—I’m with Zach in that it will be interesting early on in this game to track the rotation for Michigan without Livers, a vital loss for this team.

Sam: Michigan

Zach: Michigan- Shouldn’t make too much of a difference in this game, but it will be interesting to see how the Wolverines handle without Isaiah Livers

Game 2: California vs Harvard (6:00, PAC12)

Nick: Harvard

Sam: Harvard

Zach: Harvard

Game 3: Ohio State vs West Virginia (12:00, FS1)

Nick: Ohio State

Sam: Ohio State-- Buckeyes roll

Zach: Ohio State— Buckeyes in a close game over a West Virginia team that is hitting their stride and could be a contender in the Big 12 race

Game 4: LSU vs Liberty (1:30, SEC)

Nick: Liberty—It’s hard not to root for any undefeated school from outside a major conference, so here’s to hoping that the Flames get it done on the road in Baton Rouge.

Sam: Liberty-- He may be good, but man do I hate Scottie James

Zach: LSU- 14 is as far as the win streak goes for Scottie James and the Flames

Game 5: Stanford vs Kansas (3:00, ABC)

Nick: Kansas—ABC basketball is back once again, and this game should be surprisingly entertaining.

Sam: Kansas-- The Cardinal will keep this one close

Zach: Kansas

Game 6: Indiana vs Arkansas (6:00, BTN)

Nick: Indiana

Sam: Indiana

Zach: Indiana

Game 7: Alabama vs Richmond (6:30, SEC)

Nick: Richmond—The A10 is loaded this year, and this game will go to show that again. Nate Oats’ bunch is struggling this year.

Sam: Richmond

Zach:  Alabama

Game 8: USC vs Florida Gulf Coast (10:00, PAC12)

Nick: USC—The Andy Enfield Bowl will be a close one.

Sam: USC

Zach: USC

Game 9: Penn State vs Cornell (12:00, ESPNU)

Nick: Penn State

Sam: Penn State

Zach: Penn State

Game 10: Michigan State vs Western Michigan (8:00, BTN)

Nick: Michigan State—In the third game against in-state foes, MSU gets another comfortable victory. These Sunday night BTN games honestly stink, and MSU has had two of them now already this season. I also would love to see Rocket return, though Foster Loyer is becoming the extra guard MSU needs.

Sam: Michigan State--I am hopeful that Rocket Watts returns tonight for the Spartans.

Zach: Michigan State- Has potential to be a close game but the Spartans win comfortably in the end

Upsets: 

Nick: Tulsa over Kansas State (+8)

Sam: Navy over Virginia (+18)

Zach: Lehigh over Princeton (+7.0)