
Articles by Point Shaver Handzelek |
Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 3 Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Sep 26, 2023 |
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Denver Broncos vs. Miami Dolphins (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Point Spread: -6/-110 Miami Dolphins Rating: 8* Mike's Earlybird & 1st Leg of Parlay Selection (WIN)
Don't ready too much into the Jayson waddle injury on the Miami side here. This game will be dictated in the trenches. This is especially true on defense where the Broncos "D" (ranked 2 ...
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Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 4 Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Sep 24, 2023 |
Saturday, September 23, 2023
BYU vs. Kansas (NCAAF)
3:30 PM EDT BYU Premium Pick YouWager
Play Title: Mike's CFB Saturday Big 12 Newcomer Play
Play Selected: Point Spread: +9.5/-105
Rating: 8*
WIN)
These 2 teams have just a little film on each other from earlier in the month. In fact, the last 2 times they met was in the 1992 Aloha Bowl when Glen Mason's Jayhawks edged Lavell Edwards' Couga ...
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Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 2 Analysis/Review/Notes |
Point Shaver Handzelek Sep 20, 2023 |
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Buffalo Bills (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Point Spread: -7.5/-110 Buffalo Bills Rating: 9* Mike's 1st Leg of 2 NFL Comebacker Play (WIN)
There's one thing we need to realize about what defense the Buffalo offense is facing this week. It's not even CLOSE to the same they just face versus the New York Jets. The Jets have a kil ...
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Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 3 Analysis/Review/Notes |
Point Shaver Handzelek Sep 17, 2023 |
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Wyoming vs. Texas (NCAAF) - 8:00 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Point Spread: +30/-105 Wyoming Rating: 9* Mike's CFB Saturday Night Special (WIN)
If you don't think the 2-0 SU Longhorns are reading the headlines over & over & over this week, you're sincerely wrong! Becoming a Top 5 team for the first last 13 YEARS has its drawbacks. They now take o ...
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Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 2 Analysis & Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Sep 12, 2023 |
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Nebraska vs. Colorado (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Point Spread: +2.5/100 Nebraska Rating: 9* Mike's CFB Public Missed Perception Play (LOSS)
You can argue the favorite side til' the cows come home & it won't do you any good. The fact remains that Deion Sanders & his Colorado Buffaloes are coming in FAT & HAPPY despite what he says in the lock ...
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Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 1 Analysis & Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Sep 12, 2023 |
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Money Line: -175 Atlanta Falcons Rating: 10* Mike's NFL Strongest Play On The Board (WIN)
NFL's back & we're ready to grab the early GUSTO! Hey, Tom Brady retires from Tampa Bay & suddenly this NFC South is up for grabs. What bugs me about this Carolina side. I feel the players wan ...
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Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 1 Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Sep 5, 2023 |
Saturday, September 02, 2023
Texas San Antonio vs. Houston (NCAAF) - 7:00 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Point Spread: -2/100 Texas San Antonio Rating: 9* Mike's CFB Week 1 Strongest Play On The Board (WIN)
Here's my 1st CFB pick of the season where we're still getting that feel the 1st few weeks. There's more than just a few reasons why UTSA is the right side here. Yeah, the home team is ...
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Mike's Early July Firestarter Play |
Point Shaver Handzelek Jul 9, 2023 |
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers (WIN)
When you hover around the All-Star Game, you must severely limit your plays until the dust clears. Teams are jockeying lineups & rotations regularly in hopes of finding the best chemistry for the 2nd half stretch run. However, I feel a play is warranted here with the Cubbies' Justin Steele. He's hot & excels @ not yielding run ...
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Mike Handzelek's MLB/College Baseball Late June Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Jun 29, 2023 |
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers (MLB) - 8:05 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Money Line: -200 Texas Rangers Rating: 9* Mike's Infamous Humpday Hottie Play (WIN)
The Rangers rank 1st in offense in MLB (6.01 runs per game) & are hitting an over-powering .301 versus LHP'ing @ home Now they get to face Detroit's Joey Wentz whose 0-3 his last 3 with a 5.74 ERA & has t ...
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Mike's MLB 9 Star Earlybird Sunday Afternoon Power Play Revisited Play Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Jun 25, 2023 |
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins
Game Date: Sunday, June 25, 2023
Selected Play: Play on Pittsburgh Pirates-No Score 1st Inning
Game Rating:
9*
Play Title:
Mike's Earlybird Sunday Afternoon Power Play Revisited
I was all over Eury Perez on Tuesday when that monsterous 6'8" frame was staring down batters in pitching lights-out ball in his home confines. I believe the advantage of ...
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Mike Handzelek's Late June MLB Analysis & Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Jun 25, 2023 |
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Seattle Mariners vs. Baltimore Orioles (MLB) - 4:05 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Point Spread: +1.5/-165 Baltimore Orioles Rating: 9* 1st Leg of A 3-Team Parlay (WIN)
This is where we'll start this parlay on a GOOD team that was simply humiliated last night. Look for Aaron Hicks (a steady man in the bottom of the lineup) to add some stability & keep the O's close e ...
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Mike Handzelek's Mid/Late June College World Series Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Jun 21, 2023 |
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
College World Series
Oral Roberts versus T.C.U.
The only loss I suffered in college baseball this season has been when ORU slated 4 runs in the 9th to squeak out a improbable 6-5 victory on opening day over these same Horned Frogs. I believe TCU has a super-solid pitching staff (minus that bullpen breakdown) overall & they should be over-eager to take the bad taste ou ...
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Mike's Tuesday MLB Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Jun 21, 2023 |
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Miami Marlins
Game Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Selected Play: Play on Miami Marlins
Sportsbook: AmericasBookie
Selected Line: Moneyline -150
Game Rating:
9*
Play Title:
Mike's Tuesday Night Power Royale Play
I'm super-impressed with Eury Perez' early starts to his career. He stands a monsterous 6'8" & is pitching lights-out @ home (ERA under 2) in his MLB ...
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College World Series Opener |
Point Shaver Handzelek Jun 18, 2023 |
College World Series Oral Roberts vs, T.C.U.
Oral Roberts got the best of weak pitching staffs in their playoff brackets. Expect T.C.U. to execute the real deal. With the better pitching, take the TCU HORNED FROGS as my 9 Star College World Series Opener! (LOSS)
Stanford vs. Wake Forest
Wake Forest is scoring runs in dro ...
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Mike Handzelek's Mid-June MLB Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Jun 18, 2023 |
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners (MLB) - 4:10 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Money Line: -147 Seattle Mariners Rating: 9* Mike's Saturday Night Starting Gem (WIN)
The Mariners now face a Cleveland squad whose just 23-32 versus RHP'ing & a pitiful 18-33 against .500 or better teams. The White Sox turn in an anemic .210 batting average on the road versus RHP'in ...
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Mike's NHL Series Bet To Take Home Lord Stanley's Cup |
Point Shaver Handzelek Jun 15, 2023 |
Florida Panthers vs. Vegas Golden Knights Series Bet
Let's grab the Vegas squad minus the number while they're up 1 game to none. They're clearly showing they have the better lines & can score on the "Big Bobber". With home ice advantage, being the fresher team & showing they just have the Panthers' number, look for the LAS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS to roll & take home Lord Stanley's Cup for the fir ...
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Mike's College Baseball Playoff Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Jun 13, 2023 |
Friday, June 9, 2023
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Florida Gators (WIN)
I have to like the Gators' chances @ home. With Sproat on the hill for Florida, I more than like their shot @ advancing as well. Take the FLORIDA GATORS on the ML & the 1st Leg of the College Baseball Parlay.
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats vs. L.S.U. Tigers (WIN)
I feel Skenes is arguably the best starting ...
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Mike's Early June MLB Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Jun 12, 2023 |
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Detroit Tigers (MLB) - 1:10 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Money Line: -116 Arizona Diamondbacks Rating: 9* Mike's Belmont Stakes Full Card Plus Bonus MLB (WIN) MLB
In a rare slump as the hot teams & pitchers simultaneously went cold. The LINE is drawn & the streak starts with my bonus MLB afternoon selection. Cutting to the chase, the D-Ba ...
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Mike's Late May 5-Leg Parlay |
Point Shaver Handzelek Jun 2, 2023 |
Mike's Saturday 5-Leg Parlay
Leg 1
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Seattle Mariners
(see previous write-up for single play) SEATTLE MARINERS -1 (WIN)
Leg 2
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
I'm not a Clayton Kershaw fan when it comes to colliding with this offense & the return of Tyler Glasnow. The Dodgers aren't that road savvy as they use to be. We'll grab the TAMPA BAY RAYS +1 on the RunLine ...
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Mike's NBA Finals Double-Banger Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Jun 2, 2023 |
Thursday, June 01, 2023
Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets (NBA) - 8:30 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Point Spread: -9/-110 Denver Nuggets Rating: 10* Mike's NBA Double-Banger
(WIN) (WIN)
Kudos to HC Eric Spoelstra & the NBA Eastern Conference 8th-seeded squad, the Miami Heat for making it this far. They did the same in the bubble against the Lakers before losing in the NBA Finals. They're ...
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Mike Handzelek's Mid-Late May NHL Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek May 27, 2023 |
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers (NHL) - 8:05 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Money Line: -112 Florida Panthers Rating: 9* Mike's NHL Alternate Puck-Liner (WIN)
The tide has TURNED & Goalie Bob & the defense is over-achieving in the playoffs. This squad is IN games down to the wire. What have we learned? They play close & they win OT games with utter consist ...
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Mike's 10 Star Laying The Juice NHL/NBA Combo 3-Leg Parlay |
Point Shaver Handzelek May 24, 2023 |
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat (NBA) - 8:30 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Money Line: -125 Miami Heat Rating: 10* 2nd of 3 Leg Series Parlay (WIN)
It crystal clear that the Celtics spent an exhausted time putting away the Philadelphia 76ers. Is Miami that much better than Boston. Hell no! But the matchup timing (the Heat are fresh) & their is a GIGANTIC coaching mism ...
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Mike's MLB Saturday Afternoon Late Steam |
Point Shaver Handzelek May 20, 2023 |
I'm loving the Pirates Mitch Keller's movement on the baseball. His last 3 outings has seem Mitch's ERA plummet under 1. Zona's hitting .234 on the road versus RHP'ing. Let's take advantage & play the ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS-NO SCORE 1ST INNING for 9 Stars in a 4:05 PM start in Pittsburgh! (LOSS) |
Mike Handzelek's Mid-May NHL Analysis & Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek May 18, 2023 |
Monday, May 15, 2023
Seattle Kraken vs. Dallas Stars (NHL) - 8:10 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Money Line: -205 Dallas Stars Rating: 9* Mike's Western Conference Finals Ticket-Puncher (PUSH)
I'm sticking with my original winner for the series bet & adding on a Game 7 individual bet. Yes, the Kraken may have won 6 decisively. Digging in a little deeper reveals they're also sitting 2-5 fo ...
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Mike Handzelek's Mid-May MLB Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek May 16, 2023 |
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Since the odds feed is down early, I have 3 plays with 2 bases & 1 baskets. The 1st play looks into the Tampa Bay Rays @ NY Mets game. I feel Justin Verlander is still pretty rusty & is far from pitching in a groove. The rays usually stay competitive & hang around. The 1st Leg Play is to take the TAMPA BAY RAYS + 3 Runs. (WIN) The 2nd Leg looks @into the Chicago Cubs @ Houst ...
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Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Minnesota Twins vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) |
Point Shaver Handzelek May 15, 2023 |
Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Minnesota Twins vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, May 15, 2023 10:10 PM Play: Money Line: 106 Minnesota Twins This is a play on the MINNESOTA TWINS for our Monday Free Play. After a slow start to the season, the Dodgers are heating up as following a series sweep against the Padres over the weekend, they have won five straight games and are 13-2 over ...
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Mike Handzelek's MLB Early May With Thursday Afternoon Delight Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek May 11, 2023 |
Thursday, March 11, 2023
Since the odds feed is down, here's my official play between the San Diego Padres @ the Minnesota Twins afternoon tilt. Enter in San Diego RHP Yu Darvish. Darvish has looked solid over the last 3 posting a 2-0 record along with a 2.95 ERA. Yu's also excellent in day games sporting a 2.66 ERA thus far. He'll be taking on a Twinkies' team hitting RHP'ing @ a very low .222. ...
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Monday's MLB Selection |
Point Shaver Handzelek May 8, 2023 |
This one is just a bad spot for Baltimore. They're coming off a grueling 3-game series (lost the last 2) in Atlanta of which they lost a long 12-inning affair 3-2 yesterday. Crunching the numbers show the Rays are a dominating 22-6 RHP'ing & a perfect 5-0 in Game 1's of a series. Over the longer haul, they put up 39-16 numbers when coming off a win as well as having mastered the O's going 36-15 th ...
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Mike's Kentucky Derby Supplemental Exotics |
Point Shaver Handzelek May 6, 2023 |
With #15 Forte a late scratch on Saturday morning, here's the bets to replace earlier exotics that HAD Forte in them. Other plays are still in force not involving # 15.
Play #14 to WIN & PLACE for $20 each.
Play a $.50 Trifecta Wheel on 2,5,14,17 with 2,3,5,6,14,17 with 2,3,5,6,14,17,22.
$1 Straight Superfectas: 5-2-14-17---5-2-14-22---5-14-2-17---5-14-22-2---5-22-14-2---17-5-14-2---22-5 ...
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Mike's NBA #3 Early May Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek May 6, 2023 |
Friday, May 05, 2023
Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns (NBA) - 10:00 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Money Line: 160 Denver Nuggets Rating: 9* 2nd Leg of My NBA Series Parlay (WIN)
Adding to my Golden State Warriors NBA Series play over the Lakers, the 2nd of that parlay takes a look at a Denver out to prove their worth & earn respect that they've lacked the past few seasons. These teams spli ...
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Mike Handzelek's NHL Playoffs #3 |
Point Shaver Handzelek May 6, 2023 |
Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights (NHL) - 9:40 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Money Line: -110 Edmonton Oilers Rating: 9* Mike's 2nd Leg NHL Series Parlay (LOSS)
What do know? The top 2 picks in the NHL Draft just 8 years ago face each other with Edmonton's Connor McDavid facing Vegas' Jack Eichel (drafted originally by Buffalo). These teams are also the top 2 seeds with the Golden ...
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Mike's Late April/Firsts of May MLB Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek May 5, 2023 |
Friday, May 5, 2023
Baltimore Orioles vs. Atlanta Braves (MLB) - 7:20 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Money Line: -198 Atlanta Braves Rating: 9* Mike's Switching Gears 3-Inning Master Play (PUSH)
It's no secret that the O's Dean Kremer has been Mr. Inconsistent this season turning in a a ballooned 6.67 ERA. Even though I've been a Baltimore fan since I was 4, the only way to play this one ...
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Mike Handzelek's Thursday MLB Play of the Day/Wed. Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Apr 30, 2023 |
With the odds feed not up @ my press time, here's my play on the Thursday, April 27th, 2023 Oakland Athletics @ Los Angeles Angels 4:07 PM start. We're going to take a look @ the talented Shohei Ohtani of the Angels this afternoon. My book on him shows he has a mean slider and 98 mph four-seam fastball with a tail that devastates most hitters. He's far from a slouch as he mixes in nicely a cutter ...
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Mike Handzelek's NBA Playoffs #2 Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Apr 29, 2023 |
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) - 7:30 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Money Line: -115 Los Angeles Lakers Rating: 10* Mike's In Series - Series Winner Play (WIN)
No, the Lakers probably won't shoot over 53% (49-for-92) consistently but may rule the boards (a 45-34 advantage) for the NBA playoffs. But they'll have high motivation throughout this ser ...
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Mike Handzelek's Late April MLB Weekend Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Apr 24, 2023 |
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Chicago White Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays (MLB) - 1:40 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Money Line: -168 Tampa Bay Rays Rating: 9* Mike's Sunday Silencer Quick
(WIN)
It's no secret that the Rays' brass know how to acquire & assemble a pitching staff together. One of the latest of those acquisitions (from the Phillies) is Zach Eflin. Eflin has accumulated a 3.27 ERA overa ...
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Mike Handzelek's NHL Playoffs #2 Analysis & Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Apr 24, 2023 |
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders (NHL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Point Spread: +1.5/-270 Carolina Hurricanes Rating: 9* Mike's 2nd Leg of Parlay Quick Pick Play (WIN)
Carolina is 25-12 versus winning teams &is coming off a loss. They spring back well off of 1 day rest @ 25-11 & is a stellar 23-3 when visiting the NYI. The Islanders are j ...
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Mike Handzelek's NHL Playoffs Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Apr 21, 2023 |
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) - 7:30 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Money Line: -150 Toronto Maple Leafs Rating: 9* 1st Leg Parlay Quick (LOSS)
With Tampa Bay 1-6 on the road & a struggling 4-11 versus winning teams, I believe Toronto has an advantage with their strong 58-24 record in home ice situations. Take the TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS +2 on the a ...
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Mike Handzelek's Mid/Later April MLB Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Apr 21, 2023 |
Monday, April 17, 2023
Texas Rangers vs. Kansas City Royals (MLB) - 7:40 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Money Line: -205 Texas Rangers Rating: 9* Mike's Monday Unfamiliar Territory (WIN)
The 4-12 Kansas City Royals have struggled on offense this season. They haven't adapted to their own home confines either going just 1-9. Enter the unfamiliar Jacob DeGrom whose fresh off a stint with ...
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Mike Handzelek's Mid-April MLB Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Apr 17, 2023 |
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Miami Marlins (MLB) - 1:40 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Money Line: -125 Miami Marlins Rating: 9* Mike's Sunday MLB Goose-Egger (WIN)
In my 2nd MLB play of the season, we'll peruse through what makes RHP Sandy Alcantara tick. He was a 17-year-old Dominican signed by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2013 before getting his big break in April of ...
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Mike Handzelek's NBA Playoffs Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Apr 17, 2023 |
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns (NBA) - 8:00 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Money Line: -290 Phoenix Suns Rating: 10* Mike's 2nd Leg of His NBA Series Parlay (WIN)
This is another intriguing series (the teams split 4 games throughout the regular season) that pits the LA Clippers (with Kawhi Leonard (23.8 PPG) & without Paul George,23.8 PPG, out with a high ank ...
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Mike's Frozen Four NCAA Men's Ice Hockey 10 Star Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Apr 6, 2023 |
The Boston U. Terriers (who won both the Hockey East regular season & tournament titles) certainly had the luck of the draw in their regional as they beat the Western Michigan Broncos 5-1 before handling the Cornell Big Red a 2-1 loss in the final. The major difference in those 2 turned out to be junior goaltender Drew Commesso (CHI) who also has given up 2 or fewer goals on 5 out of his last 6 st ...
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Mike Handzelek's CBB Final 4 Analysis/Review/ Quick Notes |
Point Shaver Handzelek Apr 4, 2023 |
Monday, April 03, 2023
San Diego State vs. Connecticut (NCAAB) - 9:20 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Point Spread: -7.0/-110 Connecticut Rating: 10* Mike's NCAA Championship Play (WIN)
This UConn (questing for their 5th title) looks like a freak of nature being that young & yet connecting @ such a high rate @ this venue where teams get swallowed up from the field. What impresses me is the ...
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Mike Handzelek's Elite 8 Analysis/Review + NCAA Men's Hockey Playoffs |
Point Shaver Handzelek Mar 27, 2023 |
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Miami Florida vs. Texas (NCAAB) - 5:05 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Point Spread: +4/-110 Miami Florida Rating: 9* Mike's Old School Final 4 Ticket-Puncher/2 Teamer (WIN)
When we talk "old school", that means we're talking about Miami, Florida (28-7) HC Jim Larranaga whose in his 12th season in Coral Gables & 39th overall. He's coaching @ a program that's made it ...
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Mike Handzelek's Sweet 16 Analysis/Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Mar 24, 2023 |
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Michigan State vs. Kansas State (NCAAB) - 7:20 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Point Spread: 1.5/-110 Kansas State Rating: 9* Mike's Sweet 16 Earlybird Play (WIN)
This play is an individual one & 1st Leg/Parlay that pits former Baylor assistant/HC Jerome Tang's 25-9 Wildcats versus HC Tom Izzo (28th season) & his upstart 21-12 Spartans (the only Big 10 team remaini ...
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Mike's Saturdays/Sundays Earlybird+Round 2's Analysis & Review |
Point Shaver Handzelek Mar 21, 2023 |
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Since the odds-feed was down @ my press time, here's my Earlybird Play of the Day/1st Leg/Parlay. For this one, I don't know how the 21-10 Morehead State Eagles can contain red-hot G Jordan Walker whose averaging 25.7 PPG on his home hardwoods. 23-8 UAB already beat this team 85 ...
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Mike's First Round of March Madness/NIT's Analysis/Review/Notes |
Point Shaver Handzelek Mar 18, 2023 |
Friday, March 17, 2023
Grand Canyon vs. Gonzaga (NCAAB) - 7:35 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Point Spread: -15/-110 Gonzaga Rating: 9* Mike's 3rd Leg/Parlay Friday Selections (WIN)
Mark Few (who should surpass 700 career wins next season) is a battle-tested HC when it comes to NCAA Tournaments. This team ALSO has built some serious momentum having lost just twice since December & are c ...
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Mike Handzelek's Saturday CBB Ticket Puncher Plays/Analysis/Notes |
Point Shaver Handzelek Mar 12, 2023 |
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Pennsylvania vs. Princeton (NCAAB) - 1:30 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Point Spread: -2/-110 Princeton Rating: 9* Mike's 1st Leg/Parlay Saturday CBB Selections (WIN)
Even the Ivy League got into the act back in 2017 (Princeton won the 1st & have revenge for a 66-64 loss to Yale in the finals last season). For this one, we have a hungry Tigers' squad under HC Mit ...
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Mike's 2nd Leg/Parlay of His Friday Before Madness Selections |
Point Shaver Handzelek Mar 10, 2023 |
Since the odds-feed doesn't offer this game, here's Play # 2 of a 3-team parlay in CBB for Friday. We'll travel to Virginia for the semi-final round of the the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game between Norfolk State & North Carolina Central. HC Robert Jones has produced more than a few winners in his 10-year tenure as HC of the Spartans. They're currently 21-10 & return a strong nucleus of 4 st ...
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Mike Handzelek's Thursday CBB Earlybird/Late Night Gems |
Point Shaver Handzelek Mar 9, 2023 |
Thursday, March 9th, 2023
With the odds-feed not up for this SEC affair, we'll look @ the Ole Miss-Tennessee game for my earlybird. The 12-20 SU Rebels haven't traveled well in true road games @ 2-9 even though they've won 3 neutral site games this season. HC Kermit Davis (in his 5th season, 76-81 ove ...
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Mike's Wednesday Conference Tournament Earlybird |
Point Shaver Handzelek Mar 8, 2023 |
Wednesday, March 8th, 2023
With the odds-feed not updated, here's my Wednesday Conference Tournament Earlybird that zeroes in on the championship of the Southland Conference. Both of these teams are highly competitive. However, HC Corey Gipson & his 22-10 Northwestern State Demons struggled mightily in th ...
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