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Qualified Picks — Week of 3/4/10

March 4, 2010 at 8:00 am | Qualified Picks
By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

So Bruce Pearl screwed me over again. Big surprise. At least everyone thought he would choke so I’m not the only one who took a hit. At least I didn’t actually bet the ‘Cats on my sportsbook. The new addition to our online betting team at NQTC, His Jesusness Shuttlesworth, didn’t exactly kill it either, starting out with a robust 1-1. Go Blackhawks!

Sun 3/7 at 11:30 am Red Wings @ Blackhawks (NBC)

StevieY19 (14-8) Red Wings over Blackhawks- Red Wings are finally healthy. Time for things to return to normal.
South Side Sheik (12-10) Blackhawks over Red Wings – Despite the shoddy performance in their first game back from the Olympic “break”, the Hawks and their Olympians will triumph at home to thunderous applause. Who knows, if Toews scores maybe the Hawks fans will burst into a rendition of “O Canada” after hearing it so often over the last two weeks.
Stormin Norman (11-11) Blackhawks over Red Wings: The Blackhawks have looked shaky at best lately, but they will still triumph over the old, crappy Red Wings. Although a lot of Hawks may be tired from the olympics, they are still the team to beat in the West. By the way, what’s the deal with our goaltenders these days?
His Jesusness Shuttlesworth (1-1) Blackhawks over Red Wings- A must-win for the Red Wings (they’re currently sitting outside the playoffs). Babcock knows how to shut down Kane i.e. the Olympic gold medal game, but the Blackhawks are no longer intimidated.

Sun 3/7 at 1:30 pm Lakers @ Magic (ABC)

StevieY19 (14-8) Lakers over Magic- My general rule is to pick the Lakers every time, unless they’re playing Cleveland. I think this translates to: in the NBA always pick the team with the biggest star.
South Side Sheik (12-10) Lakers over Magic – Kobe is getting healthy again from his sprained ankle, and Lamar Odom and Pau Gasol are starting to play with nasty streaks. I’m still not convinced that the Magic are legit.
Stormin Norman (11-11) Lakers over Magic: Amirite? Amirite? (Am I right? for those who don’t know). I mean come on, the Lakers are a far superior team and even a banged up Kobe can dominate them. There are no good teams in the East, bottom line (except maybe The LeBrons).
His Jesusness Shuttlesworth (1-1) Lakers over Magic- The Lakers are a vastly superior team. Kobe or no
Kobe.