March Madness picks thread

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

I didnt mean it the way you took it so I apologize if I came off the wrong way.

As for games, Wofford plus the 9. What do you think boys?

It sucks. I would've preferred any of the other 4 seeds and even one of the 3's (Pitt) to Wisconsin, which is a very, very tough matchup. Wofford plays good defense, but they rely on causing turnovers and Wisconsin is 3rd in the country in turnover rate. Wisconsin also has the bigs in Nankivil and Leuer to shut down Dahlman. The good news is that on offense, Wisconsin relies heavily on three-pointers and Wofford defends the three well so covering the 9 is within reach. Diggs and Rundles and Dahlman have to get to the line often, because Wofford isn't going to get many second chances. Unfortunately it's tough for me to see them pulling the upset, as much as I wanted to pick them.

[randallscott35]

The expert from ESPN just said KY has no chance to get to the Final Four....And with that, KY just got to the Final Four.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

It sucks. I would've preferred any of the other 4 seeds and even one of the 3's (Pitt) to Wisconsin, which is a very, very tough matchup. Wofford plays good defense, but they rely on causing turnovers and Wisconsin is 3rd in the country in turnover rate. Wisconsin also has the bigs in Nankivil and Leuer to shut down Dahlman. The good news is that on offense, Wisconsin relies heavily on three-pointers and Wofford defends the three well so covering the 9 is within reach. Diggs and Rundles and Dahlman have to get to the line often, because Wofford isn't going to get many second chances. Unfortunately it's tough for me to see them pulling the upset, as much as I wanted to pick them.

Agreed- and Bo Ryan just does not lose in the first round. But that being said... I think they cover.

Yeah the experts on CBS and ESPN said Kentucky has a tough road. I don't see it.

[ateamstupid]

http://bit.ly/beQvRJ

Midwest preview.

[Duvalier]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

http://bit.ly/beQvRJ

Midwest preview.

Really nice job with that.

[slotdirt]

I love the Committee's sense of humor. Vermont-Syracuse in round one. Good stuff.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by Duvalier

Really nice job with that.

Thanks bud.

West preview: http://bit.ly/dmYPHG

[asudevil]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Thanks bud.

West preview: http://bit.ly/dmYPHG

Joe,

Thoughts on Marquette/Wash? I watched Pac 10 all season....pitiful!

[ateamstupid]

Ark-Pine Bluff/Winthrop
Under 114 1/2
110/100

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Ark-Pine Bluff/Winthrop
Under 114 1/2
110/100

Hooray for bricks.

+105
13-10-1

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Yeah the experts on CBS and ESPN said Kentucky has a tough road. I don't see it.

I don't either. Their upper bracket is relatively weak, they get a couple of fading teams in the 2nd round, a decent but not brutal Temple or Wisconsin team in the Sweet 16. Both of those teams could give them problems with their style but athletically UK is 10x better. Their only tough game in that region is West Virginia (whom I think beats UK.)

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by philcski

I don't either. Their upper bracket is relatively weak, they get a couple of fading teams in the 2nd round, a decent but not brutal Temple or Wisconsin team in the Sweet 16. Both of those teams could give them problems with their style but athletically UK is 10x better. Their only tough game in that region is West Virginia (whom I think beats UK.)

Yep exactly how I see it.

[philcski]

NIT/CBI/CIT First round tonight
Northeastern +7.5 110/100
William & Mary +8.5 165/150
NC State +3.5 110/100

[philcski]

Originally Posted by philcski

NIT/CBI/CIT First round tonight
Northeastern +7.5 110/100
William & Mary +8.5 165/150
NC State +3.5 110/100

Obviously I liked the CAA to do well in postseason play tonight, and of course Northeastern is struggling and VCU and George Mason are blowing their opponents out

[philcski]

Originally Posted by philcski

NIT/CBI/CIT First round tonight
Northeastern +7.5 110/100
William & Mary +8.5 165/150
NC State +3.5 110/100

W&M played so much better than the final score indicated. Dammit I wanted them to win that game!!! 3-0 on the night +350
9-6-1 +285 overall

[philcski]

BYU -5 110/100
ODU +2.5 110/100
Richmond -2 220/200

[randallscott35]

Too many people like Richmond, tells me to go the other way.

[philcski]

12-7-1 overall +310 3-2 +25 yest.

friday games:
New Mexico St +13 165/150
Missouri +1 165/150
Wofford +10 110/100
Louisville -1 110/100
Syracuse -16 55/50
Utah St +3.5 110/100
UCSB +17 110/100
WV/Morgan under 138 220/200
Oakland/Pitt under 134 110/100
Minn/Xavier under 143 110/100
Wofford/Wisc under 115.5 110/100

[Antitrust32]

dont bet sports except for Philly teams.

Temple plus or minus whatever.. RHT.. wanna book it? lol

Go Owls!