Portland vs. BYU Expert Pick - March 3, 2023
PORTLAND VS. BYU EXPERT PICK - MARCH 3, 2023 - I’m at MGM Grand National Harbor in Maryland, taking a break from politics at the CPAC convention. I’m in the sports bar looking at tonight’s college hoops card.
I’ve only bet one OVER/UNDER game in my life. That was a Raiders vs. Oilers Monday night game in the Astrodome in 1976. The score was 0-0 at the half. I bet the OVER. I lost.Â
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The Odds
Matchup |
Open |
Spread |
Points |
Moneyline |
Portland(14-18 SU) |
+7.5 |
+6.5 |
O153.5 |
+225 |
BYU(17-14 SU) |
u156.5 |
-6.5 |
U153.5 |
-275 |
Tipoff
When:Â Friday, March 3rd at 9:00 pm EST
Where: Orleans Arena
TV: WCC Network
Public Bets:Â BYU, 53%
Public Money: Portland, 74%
Odds courtesy of DraftKings, as of March 3, 2023
Defense Matters
I like the over at 153 in the Portland vs BYU game.Â
Why?
Portland scored 92 last night in trouncing San Diego.
Neither Portland or BYUplay defense worth a crap. This I a neutral site in Vegas and I see it raining threes. I’ll be cashing my ticket at the 6:00 mark of the second half.Â
John's Picks |
OVER 153.5 Total Points |
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John Fredericks, the Godzilla of Truth, has spent more than 40 years in the media, previously working as a journalist, newspaper editor, and television host. Fredericks is an avid sports fan, journalist, and handicapper. He brings his unique voice and style, crafted by years of political commentary broadcast on the airwaves, to the world of sports. He cut his teeth on the radio announcing high school football, basketball and baseball games. His weekly column, You Can't Buy Culture, follows ebbs and flows of a diehard fan at the whims of his favorite teams.
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John Fredericks, the Godzilla of Truth, has spent more than 40 years in the media, previously working as a journalist, newspaper editor, and television host. Fredericks is an avid sports fan, journalist, and handicapper. He brings his unique voice and style, crafted by years of political commentary broadcast on the airwaves, to the world of sports. He cut his teeth on the radio announcing high school football, basketball and baseball games. His weekly column, You Can't Buy Culture, follows ebbs and flows of a diehard fan at the whims of his favorite teams.
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