Folks in Corvalis were looking forward to this season as they returned a ton of talent from last season'ss team. Some even expected them to be the suprise team in the PAC-10 this season. Funny thing happened on the way to the church though. Players began falling like snow flakes in late fall. Nick DeWitz became academically ineligible, All PAC-10 forward Lucas is out indefinitely with an injury, and shooting guard Angelo Tsagarkis is also out with injury. Therefore, what looked to be a deep and talented team at the get go, is seriously hurt and missing its top player and three of its top six. They host a Colorado team that is deeper than one can remember in Boulder. Patton's sqaud has looked good in the early going beating College of Charleston and Northwestern at home, and losing to Michigan on the road. OSU has not been a great home team by any stretch in recent seasons. The Beavers are 8-19 ATS in home games when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%) since 1997. I think that continues here. Two stars on the Buffs in Corvallis. (Bet game @ BoDog |

 

Folks, this LBS team is very good and the public has been slow to catch on as they remember last year's horrendous 6-21 team. On the road on Tuesday, they gave UCLA a run for their money after two impressive wins in which they shot over 54% from the field, lead by Coleman. Loyola Marymount has three wins but they have been less-than impressive against weak opponents. Where did one of Long Beach's few wins come last year? You guessed it - vs. this Loyola team. I like the matchup here and like Long Beach State to cover this number. Three stars on Long Beach State plus the points. (Bet game @ BoDog |