TSR 2/7/20 CBB Picks

TODAY’S GAMES

1. Yale vs Harvard (5:00, ESPNU)

Nick: Harvard- This rivalry game has been the cream of the crop in the Ivy League as of late. I will take the experienced coach in Tommy Amaker to get this victory.

Sam: Harvard- Hard to believe that Tommy Amaker coached Michigan not that long ago.

Zach: Yale- Bryce Aiken hasn’t played since December 21 and it has really hurt the Crimson. I like the home team in the big rivalry game

2. VCU vs Davidson (7:00, ESPN2)

Nick: VCU- Davidson has struggled this season, and the Rams are a stellar team at Siegel Center. They are 12-1 at home, while Davidson is 3-5 away from home.

Sam: VCU- Davidson’s disappointment continues

Zach: VCU

3. Illinois vs Maryland (8:00, FS1)

Nick: Maryland- The Terps are surging, with five straight victories. This team looks as if they are peaking at the right time, and that continues tonight. 

Sam: Illinois- Pivotal game in the B1G race, and I like Kofi and Ayo at home.

Zach: Illinois- Friday night, Top 25 matchup, the State Farm Center will be rocking. The Illini have defended home court excellent this year, putting up a 12-1 mark. I like the home team yet again in a Big Ten game

4. Buffalo vs Central Michigan (9:00, ESPNU)

Nick: Buffalo- A shoutout to former TSR guest picker Matt Seybert, who started his career at Buffalo. Home victory in upstate New York.

Sam: Buffalo

Zach: Buffalo

5. Northern Illinois vs Kent State (7:00, CBSSN)

Nick: Northern Illinois- A shoutout to Mark Montgomery, former Michigan State assistant. Making this pick for the Spartan Dawgs across the globe.

Sam: Northern Illinois- I really hope Monty can hold on at NIU, an all-time good guy.

Zach: Kent State- Only picking Kent State because of how ugly the NIU court is

6. Manhattan vs Niagara (7:00, ESPNU)

Nick: Manhattan- Niagara’s 2-11 road record is a major cause for concern. The Greg Paulus era has not started well for the Purple Eagles.

Sam: Manhattan

Zach: Manhattan- Go Jaspers!

7. Troy vs South Alabama (9:00, ESPN2)

Nick: Troy- I was excited that the Sun Belt was on TV, with a chance to spotlight their conference! And then I looked at the two teams playing, 6-7 and 5-8 in league play. I will take the Trojans at home in this game.

Sam: South Alabama

Zach: South Alabama

8. Cornell vs Princeton (7:00, ESPN+)

Nick: Princeton- Already 4-0 on the season in Ivy League play, and winners of six straight games, the Tigers try and keep pace or pass Yale (also 4-0) in the title race.

Sam: Princeton

Zach: Princeton

9. Siena vs Fairfield (7:00, ESPN3)

Nick: Siena- Remember the Fran McCaffrey Siena Saints basketball teams? Those were the days..

Sam: Siena

Zach: Siena

10. Columbia vs Pennsylvania (7:00, ESPN+)

Nick: Penn- Thankfully for Columbia, this isn’t at the Palestra. The Lions are 0-12 away from home. Their 5-1 home record is convincing, but I will take the Quakers on a three-game winning streak to move it to four. 

Sam: Penn

Zach: Penn