It's a short college basketball board today, but I'm getting involved in a game involving small conference West Coast teams. I like Cal State Northridge to win at home against Utah Tech.

My handicap is based on three main things: Cal State Northridge averages 75 points at home, is the much better free throw shooting team and stronger on the boards.

Utah Tech averages fewer than 70 points a game and shoots just 68 percent from the foul line. The Trailblazers just lost, 63-62, as 7 1/2-point favorites at home two days ago. That can't do much for their confidence.