Game Picker: PBA Wednesday

San Mig Coffee vs Globalport Batang Pier

Coming off a squeaker of a win via a controversial (but actually legal) ball tap from Rafi Reavis, San Mig Coffee look to be the heavy favorites against Globalport. James Yap has just been on fire lately.

For their part, Globalport have done well for themselves despite the absence of Gary David. They have managed to stay competitive, but have not really been able to close games too well. Their last game against Petron is a prime example of their inability to close.

Pick: 8 point San Mig Coffee win
Spread may close at Global+6.5 but San Mig can be able to cover, if only to make a statement after their relatively controversial win against Barako.

Barako Bull Energy Cola vs Meralco Bolts

Speaking of Barako Bull, the heartbreaking loss can only make them lose faith in playing or be inspired to not let that happen again. With a bunch of veterans who are gritty enough to want a win, Barako is always a dangerous team to play against.

Cliff Hodge is one of the more exciting rookies to watch prior to the arrival of Calvin Abueva in the league. Not that he's not fun to watch, it's just that Abueva just lived up to his monicker. The Bolts are still an able team with a couple of superstars in Mac Cardona and Sol Mercado who seem to be getting the groove of playing with each other, and Ronjay Buenafe who seem to have won coach Ryan's heart and is getting a lot of minutes.

Pick: 3 point Meralco win
Barako might be given a +4.5 for this game, and they should be able to keep it close. I think Hodge will again be instrumental to the Meralco cause with his energy, considering his match up down low.