Russia - USA, AUSSIE'S Pick

Theoretically, in my humble opinion this game should be easy to cap. The Russians are the most efficient team from beyond the arc - they throw bombs and  Boooooooom the bombs sink! USA should score every time the girls go to the basket, as they've done in their past 6 matches, at will, scoring nearly a hundred every time!  Thereupon, from that stand point, you'd think the OVER was a "lock".  However, it's easy to make bombs go Boooooooom when you play Mali, Spain or Brazil. Team USA is a whole different kettle of fish, and the ball becomes slightly too big for that "tiny" little hoop! When you're playing against the team lead by Lisa Leslie, threes don't seem to drop as easily as they do during the warm up session!!! We know the Americans will score, but can one woman Russian team push this over the total?? I highly doubt!  Watch for Russia trying to force their shots from beyond the 3 pt arc, again and again, but they'll turn to bricks most of the time. One last thing, I know Russia leads the pack in 3 pointers but they're committing turn overs as though they're going out of fashion! Two plays for me here  Pick: UNDER 156.5 2 Unit play           USA -24.5 1 Unit play  Enjoy the game and Good luck everyone AUSSIE  ... [More]

REDEEM time for the Australian Boomers! AUSSIE's Pick

After an apalling start the Aussies have suddenly found some pretty decent form, nailing the two Baltic superpowers of Europan ball, namely Russia (European Champs) and Lithuania (undefeated thus far in the tourney). After their disasterous first game loss, the country ripped the Milwaukee big Bucks' man to shreds for under-performing for Australia, but since then the Bogey man has struck some amazing form and even made it rain 3's in the Boomers last game.   There are a few plusses for the Underdogs as they have a crack at the Big Dogs tonight. Firstly, the Redeem Team has a major weakness from beyond the arc. You would not find Jason Capono, Steve Nash, Sasha, Kevin Martin or Stojakovic in this team.  Secondly, a team of amazing indivduals are always bound to let their supporters down and under-perform when playing for their nation. I have in mind my favourite soccer team, the Netherlands, who've always boasted some of the most amazing individual talents on planet earth, yet they would lose in the qualifiers to Borat and his Kazakhstani crew!!! Unbelievable indeed! (I still feel like smashing my TV when I'm reminded of those days of J. Cruijff, Gullitt, Van Basten, etc...and how those legends never got to hold that World Cup trophy aloft). Anyway...    Well, unfortunately for my balling countrymen, that's where the weaknesess of the US Team end! It would take an Epistle to start l... [More]

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AUSTRALIA-ARGENTINA, AUSSIE'S Pick

I hate myself for doing this, but couldn't resist! Have had an awesome day so far ..but someone should have warned me that gambling is quite addictive! Anyway, let's get on with this - There is no way (famous last words!!!) that this is going over the total. If Australia chooses to have a shoot out fest with the Argentines, they're doomed to get blown out of the stadium. I don't think Brian G. would allow his team AND HIMSELF to be utterly embarrased like that. I've got in mind that His team the Sydney Kings boasts one of the best D's in the Australian league, thanks to his coaching philosophy (not that it says much when it comes to international ball though) But I really believe that Anstey, Bogut and co will apply a much better defence tonight than what they did against the Croats. Although, not much you could do against the Croatians as they made it rain 3's the other night.  I dont think Argentina will be allowed to score at will here, and certainly the Aussies won't shoot the lights out either. Add to this equation, that this is a must win game for either team, and that makes the under a smart a solid play. It's gone up to 161.5 now - Let's collect the paper with this one fellas Pick UNDER 161.5 3 Unit play, locked and loaded AUSSIE... [More]