If you want to win in college hoops, you're going to need to learn the art of specialization. There are several different phases to the season: non-con schedule, first meets in the conference, second meets in the conference, conference tourneys, etc. And they all require a customized approach. One size fits all ain't gonna get you the cash in this game.

We're in a pretty unique phase right now - exams week. Our prized "student athletes" are working hard to make up for all of the goofing off they've done with our tax dollars this semester, and trying to do just well enough to keep from getting booted off the squad. They are hard at work boning up for tough tests on scholarly subjects like Music Appreciation, Geology 101(Rocks for Jocks), and Math 502 - Advanced Topics in Topology. Ok, I threw that last one in there to see if you're paying attention. I highly doubt there is a single Div I college hoops player studying Topology.

Anyway, the key to handicapping during this time is to SPECIALIZE! And thanks to my 17 year college hoops database, I've got a nice way to make some scratch during this period. Here it is: from December 7th thru the 22nd, play on college hoops home doggies getting at least 3 points, facing a road team not off 5+ wins, whose last game was a neutral court game. Record? 21-8 ATS. Play on who tonight? Florida Atlantic over Troy State.

Why does this work? First, its easier to deal with studying and such if you're playing at home, obviously. Two, we don't even need the team to win. Three, the road team is probably off a tourney game. That means added exposure AND a road trip. Those kids probably didn't get a lot of study time lately and are likely to have their heads somewhere else than the basketball court.

Take FLORIDA ATLANTIC plus the points over TROY STATE!
 

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