Strike Point Sports

1-Unit Play. #525 Take LSU +2.5 over Oklahoma State (5 pm)

From what I've seen of this Cowboys team, they are not very disciplined. They do not have a go-to scorer and are up against a very athletic LSU team. Opposing this SEC rep, LSU has size and versitility. Tasmin Mitchell and Terry Martin are returning double figure scorers, while super freshman Anthony Randolph and JUCO transfer Marcus Thorton are impact newcomers. The Tigers play at 6'4'' and above. Both teams have a lot of new faces in key roles, and it will be LSU that shows more in this first round **** game with the victory.

1-Unit Play. #522 Take Baylor -2 over Winthrop (8:30 pm)

I really like what i've seen from the Bears in this Paradise Jam tournament. Baylor did well in its opener against Wichita State, and they even better was the Big 12 rep's second half rally on Sunday night to beat a pretty good Notre Dame team. In the title game in St. Thomas, Baylor will come out on top, thanks to strong guard play from Aaron Bruce and Tweety Carter, and another good game from top scorer Curtis Jerrells.

3-Unit Play. #529 Take Arizona State +2.5 over Illinois (11:30 pm)

Wow, I am very excited to see this young team in action. Just one senior on their roster, the Sun Devils have a lot of promise in Herb Sendek's second year. For the first time in 23 years Arizona State has a high school McDonald's All-American in James Harden. He comes in along with Duke transfer Eric Boateng. This freshman sensation will combine to form a very dangerous trio with Jeff Pendergraph and Christian Polk. The latter two each averaged 12 points per game last season, and with much more around them this season, their numbers will improve. The Sun Devils also bring in another freshman they are super high on. Point guard Jamelle McMillan, the son of Blazers' head coach Nate McMillan, is an instant impact player that will combine with sophomores Derek Glasser and Jerren Shipp in the backcourt. Illinois has looked very shaky to start the season. The Illini aren't a very strong offensive team, and this young Arizona State team will come through with a nice win to open the season on the