That Time of Year Again.....

In full disclosure, I have not yet put forth the mandatory effort with regards to analyzing the college hoops season. Besides a cursory glance at a few statistical trends and returning starters on major division I college teams, the crux of my research has been put on hold until the end of both the college and pro football seasons. That being said, there is still money to be made and I plan on littering my fan base with luccini falling from the sky.

Tonight's marquee matchup featuring the Ohio Sate Buckeyes and Florida Gators is a battle of two top ten teams. While Ohio State has had more success in recent years, (the Florida program has fallen off a cliff post 2006/2007 National Championship titles), things appear to have taken a turn for the better in Gainesville. With Buckeye star Evan Turner now playing for the NBA's 76ers, this Buckeye squad will need to find ways to compensate for his departure. Meanwhile, the Gators have a group of players who are finally coming into their own and should make a quantum leap this season.

With the Gators -2 at home, I will side with the overwhelming early season statistical trend that favors the home team in games between two evenly matched programs. Tonight's release.....Gators -2 over Ohio State.