Zack Cimini – Sports Handicapper

The Golden State Warriors are in a poor spot today even on their home floor against the Boston Celtics. The Celtics for one will be fired up after losing to the Atlanta Hawks in their last game. Expect intensity right off the bat against a Warriors team that has been playing short handed for the last several weeks. Lay it with the Celtics.

Teams on losing streaks are going to give the effort. The question comes with lapses that the opponent can take advantage of. UT Rio Valley Grande is in their first year in the Southland conference, and with losses in three of four games are adjusting. Expect Incarnate Word to have difficulty against a UT Rio Valley Grande team that loves to run and plays bigger then their lineup’s size. Grab the points here with UT Rio Valley Grande.

In the NBA there are not to many regular season rivalry matchup. One that is identifiable is the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta is coming off a big road win over the Boston Celtics, and have defeated the Knicks twice this season. With New York being banged up look for the bench play to be key. Cameron Payne is coming off an 18 point game, and Miles McBride put in 16 in the first matchup against Atlanta. Back the Knicks on their home floor.

Ohio State’s increased playoff spread market nearly cost backers against Texas. A stout goal line stand that turned into a defensive touchdown saved the spread. Yet, oddsmakers could not give a lower point spread versus the Irish on the pre-established number against Texas. Notre Dame likely will go down but look for the same resiliency they have showcased time and time again. They’ve also covered five straight and ten out of their last eleven games. Grab the points.