Okay, off a loss last night with the Sun Devils as the Beavers hung around all game long like a bad toothache. Actually props to them. They came to play and sometimes you just have to tip your hat to the opposition. Oregon State played their asses off. Now we have been on the winning side of 11 of the last 14 featured releases. And once again why I stress the whole no lock thing. One game at a time guys.
Bottom line here is I simply do not trust this Ohio State club. Normally at home I would lean to the Buckeyes here in a game they need but give me the superior tested Maryland team all day long. The Terrapins have reeled off a stellar nine straight victories and they are not doing it with smoke and mirrors guys. They are the more balanced team here and built to go toe to toe and even better against this Ohio State club. I don't put much stock into that last game when they scuffled some against Northwestern. Clearly a look ahead spot and they took care of business. They are a solid 12-3 in the rough Big 10 and battle tested. We are getting points with the better team against a club that has under achieved most the season. I suspect the Buckeyes will likely evolve into a trendy pick as we close in on tip off and as my clients know I have blasted those "trendy" picks most the time of late. Ohio State laying the small number might have some allure to many sunday but I am not buying into it. I say more often than not Maryland gets the dough when all is said and done.
Okay, theme remains consistent. It's one more game guys. Play this like any double. Nothing more of less. Many sincere thanks as always and best of luck to each of us. Enjoy the game and your sunday. Steve