2-0, Up $10

Much better day yesterday as I made up for the losses the day before.

Portfolio: $809 (12.2% return)
S&P 500: $1282 (39.2% return)

Today's Games

Phoenix Suns @ Cleveland Cavs (+8)
Penn St @ Purdue (-13)
Texas A&M @ Texas (-6.5)

In the first game I like the Cavs +8 over the Suns. The Cavs are finally home after their annual west coast trip in which they were destroyed. They have also lost 13 straight and something like 24 out fo their last 25. They have been hit hard by the injury bug, but they do get Boobie Gibson back tonight. They played Phoenix well a few weeks ago with a depleted roster and I expect them to do so again tonight. The Suns don't play much defense and that should give a boost to the offensively challenged Cavs. The Cavs also don't play much defense, but I think the Suns might have a hard time getting up for this game (especially one of the all-time slackers, Vince Carter). I'll take the points in what should be a closer than expected game. It also might be worth noting that I'm a Cleveland sports fan so I might have a little bias toward them, but I think I am right in this case.

In the second game I like Purdue. Penn State has been playing well lately, but that should end tonight against a very talented Purdue team that is upset after dropping two in a row.

In the third game I like the visiting Aggies. I have not seen either team play, but from what I can tell they both play good defense so it should be a close game. 6.5 points seems like a lot here.

Bets

$11 CLE +8
$11 PUR -13
$11 TAM +6.5