Free Pick Results - February 2008
Friday, 02/01/08:
LA Lakers (+6) at Toronto Raptors
Comment: Kobe and the gang are playing shorthanded right now, but Bryant's talent alone is usually enough to keep LA in any game. Toronto isn't Boston, so take the points.
RESULT - WIN (LAL-121 Tor-101)
Month (1-0-0) Overall (34-33-1)
Saturday, 02/02/08:
Villanova (-3.5) vs Syracuse (NCAAB)
Comment: Syracuse just isn't up to the level of Villanova this year, and trying to overcome 3.5 points will be hard to come by. Take 'Nova and be happy.
RESULT - LOSS (Vil-73 Syr-87)
Month (1-1-0) Overall (34-34-1)
Sunday, 02/03/08:
FREE SUPER BOWL PICK
New York Giants (+12) vs New England Patriots
Comment: I don't need to waste any space telling you how potent New England's offense can be. If everyone plays to their talent level, the question isn't if the Giants can win but whether they can keep it close. With Brady struggling lately (relatively speaking), I believe New York will cover the points. The Giants have the matchups that should give New England trouble, from tall receivers to one of the best pass rushes in the game.
In the end, Brady and the Patriots will likely be forced to take the shorter plays thanks to the pressure New York will throw at them. That will create fewer quick scores and allow the Giants to play their own game (running the ball when necessary) without worrying about playing from too far behind all game. I'm envisioning a 30-24 victory for New England, so the 12 points should be plenty.
RESULT - WIN (NYG-17 NE-14)
Month (2-1-0) Overall (35-34-1)
