Tuesday, February 13, 2007 -- The beginning of the end...for the Sportsbooks.

I can honestly say that I feel better about picking bball now than I have in over a year. I know that might seem a bit odd coming off a 0-1 night (heartbreaking 1 point non-cover in the WV v. G-town OVER), but you have to go with your gut...and right now, I am feeling it. In fact I was ready to play two games tonight and I received a call from the Sixth Man who was on the same two games. Tonight is only the beginning my friends:

First up, go with Florida State -2 at home against G-Tech. This is a game that too much analysis will do you more harm than good. FSU is 13-2 at home. GT is 0-6 on the road. FSU is coming off a bad loss (68-67) to BC, where they were outscored 8-0 over the final 1 1/2 minutes. They will regroup tonight in a matchup against a GT that has played well at home as of late, but still is yet to record a road victory. With the line being only one basket, this it almost too easy. Take the Seminoles and watch them sting the Jackets (yes, I am aware of how bad that was). FSU wins this one going away.

Florida State -2 (***)

Next up, take Kansas State +1 at Nebraska. K-State is surging right now. They have won 3 of their past 4 on the road (the only loss coming at Kansas...no shame in that considering KU was pissed about their home loss to K-State last season). But, before the KU loss, KState had won three straight on the road: at Missouri 85-81, at Iowa State 69-60, and at Texas 73-72...pretty impressive. Huggy has them playing Cincy bball, tough defense and opportunistic scoring. Nebraska is just not playing that well in Big 12 play, going 3-6. KState needs this game to help their bid for a bid for the NCAA tournament and they will get it.

Kansas State +1 (**)