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almadenmike by: almadenmike
# Posts: 464
Level: City Council

Only 78 points separate the leaderboard's Top 5, which is led by Tiki Owl. However, all five are nearly unanimous in their game-winner picks, so the few variations could lead to some big changes. >> -- x-x-x-x -- <<

In the bonus question, FIU set a high mark tonight with 14 steals. I (#2, 35 behind Tiki) and UM Ftball Tiger (#3, 60 behind) both picked the Panthers. But UM Ftball Tiger chose the "Place" bet, while I was more cautious with "Show". Since he's exactly 25 points behind me, UM Ftball Tiger will pull even with me (all other things being equal) if 14 steals gets the Win or Place. (The others in the Top 5 chose Arkansas/Show). >> -- x-x-x-x -- <<

In the game-winner picks, #4 jbkrmd (-66) and I both picked both FAU and Gonzaga to beat their opponents (Arkansas State & UNC, respectively). #5 techdawg88 (-78) also chose FAU. The rest of the Top 5's picks are all the same ... so these two games (and the bonus call ... and, of course, perfect-margin picks) will have the most influence on any changes to the top of the leaderboard. >> -- x-x-x-x -- <<

The only Bonus "Win" picks on the first page of this week's picks (not counting no shows) were by #12 blazer05 (-190/Arkansas)and #25 greenmac74 (-335/Wichita State). Good luck to all!!



Posted: 12/13/2018 8:00:00 PM

almadenmike by: almadenmike
# Posts: 464
Level: City Council

FAU was behind most of the game, but forced two overtimes before losing to Arky State. That means UM Ftball Tiger probably pulls ahead of me for the time being. If Gonzaga beats UNC on Saturday evening, I'll pull back ahead, all things being equal.



Posted: 12/15/2018 12:15:14 AM

almadenmike by: almadenmike
# Posts: 464
Level: City Council

So I missed the UNC win as well ... but luckily nailed the victory margins for both the Toledo and Arkansas wins. Combined with 50 points from the FIU bonus, my scanty seven-win week netted 260 points, allowing me to sneak into the lead, just 4 points above Tiki Owl (9 wins, 221 points). >> --- XXX --- <<

UM Ftball Tiger's Place bet on FIU and 9 wins propelled him to 281 points and into a 2nd place tie with Tiki! >> --- XXX --- <<

The top scorers this week were HerdnBucks (283 points; +10 to 13th place) and WKUFan518 (282; +3 to 6th place).



Posted: 12/18/2018 12:46:21 PM