Cappers Sports Picks

636 UNLV & Alabama

We dropped our play yesterday on Alabama as the Tide just couldn't get into a rhythm against the stout defense of Stanford. That won't be the case here as the Rebels haven't defended anyone after its first two games. And unlike Stanford, UNLV will want to run with the Tide, which leads to increased possessions and extends the better team's chances to score.

PLAY ALABAMA

613 Cleveland State at Toledo

The Vikings are slowly making their way back to the program they were in the past. They are now projected to be a contender this year in the Horizon, after not winning more than 12 games in any season the past five years. This is the first game of the season

Toledo just doesn’t have the guard play we look for in backing a favorite of this size. The Rockets have played three games thus far against Bradley, Oakland and Xavier. In those games Toledo was 35 for 103 from two point range. It’s been hot shooting from downtown that has kept them competitive. Can’t expect that here against a good defensive team like the Vikings.

PLAY CLEVELAND STATE

605 Nebraska Omaha at Creighton

The Mavericks have defended well around the basket in its first three games. Ranking 31st against two point shooting. Not one of its opponents reached 50% from that range. 

Creighton is a talented team that is expected to contend in the Big East. It struggled from deep against its only opponent thus far, North Dakota State. Our numbers show that this line is too high to ask the Bluejays to extend. Sure they can get hot from the outside, but that’s not something they can bank on here. Let’s take the points with a team that matches up well around the basket.

PLAY NEBRASKA OMAHA