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with four No. 1 seeds advancing to the Final Four for the first time since the field expanded in 1985, the national semifinals seemed to have the makings of one of the best ever.
The ‘over’ is 22-17 overall for Memphis, while
the ‘under’ is 20-17 overall for KU. The Jayhawks have seen the ‘under’ cash in all five of their games during the Tournament. On the flip side, the Tigers have watched the ‘over’ hit in all five of their contests during the Big Dance
Before Saturday's underdog spot against North Carolina, Kansas had been favored in its 38 previous games. In fact, the Jayhawks were double-digit favorites in 32 of their first 38 games. Meanwhile, Memphis owns a 7-4 spread record as a single-digit 'chalk.
Memphis, one of the nation’s worst free-throw shooting team entering the Tournament, drained 20-of-23 attempts from the charity stripe for an 87 percent ratio.
The Tigers allowed the Bruins to produce a run late in the first half to make things respectable (38-35), but all that did was allow gamblers to press their Memphis wagers at halftime.
Seriously, it was crystal clear from the get-go that Memphis (38-1 straight up, 18-19 against the spread) was bigger, better, faster and stronger than UCLA. For the third consecutive season, Ben Howland’s team came to the Final Four and got completely outclassed.....
Kansas (36-3 SU, 22-15 ATS) exploded on North Carolina in the early going, holding the Tar Heels without a basket for more than nine minutes while building a 40-12 lead. If Brandon Rush (25 points, seven rebounds) wasn’t slicing and dicing his way through UNC’s defense for easy looks at the basket, then Mario Chalmers or Sherron Collins was penetrating into the lane and either finishing or finding an open teammate.
Trailing 40-12, UNC answered with 10 consecutive points and the deficit was down to 44-27 by intermission. This created an enticing situation for bettors. With the Tar Heels down by 17, they were tabbed as eight-point favorites in the second half at most spots.
This equated to North Carolina as a nine-point underdog, providing gamblers with 12 points of value from the original line since UNC closed as a three-point ‘chalk.’ You just knew Carolina was going to make its run, but I cautioned clients that “a second-half run might take too much out of UNC.” I had no doubt that the Heels would surge ahead of the second-half number, but was worried that KU would then answer and win by double digits (thus covering second-half wagers).
That’s exactly what happened, leaving me happy that I abstained from a halftime bet. Kansas played tight early in the second half, allowing UNC to pull within five with nine minutes left.
Roy Williams’s team seemed to have the momentum and the UNC faithful were going nuts, thinking its team was en route to the most stirring comeback in NCAA Tournament history. But it wasn’t to be.
This wasn’t about North Carolina. This game was all about Kansas, all about putting Ol’ Roy’s 15-year tenure in the rearview mirror, all about the KU faithful accepting Bill Self as its man to lead them into the future.
It was all about forgetting Bucknell and Bradley and choosing not to worry about T. Boone Pickens and the job vacancy at Self’s alma mater. This was about KU getting one step away from a national title.
When the horn sounded, the Jayhawks had an 84-66 win as three-point underdogs. They hooked up money-line backers with a payout in the plus 140 range.
Moving to tonight’s game, Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened the line at a pick ‘em with a total of 146. As of early this morning, most spots had Memphis listed as a two-point favorite with a total of 146 ½. Gamblers can take KU on the money line for plus 110 return (risk $100 to win $110).
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Does anyone like SF later tonight, making a small bet tonight just have a feeling that SF gets the job done?? Thoughts ???||confused.gif' border=0>
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What a late 9th inning over on the Angels !! Got love that one..||surprised.gif' border=0>
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love Boston tonight, ||Peace_5.gif' border=0>
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PIDI | 56 |
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WHAT A CASHnut:WATCH IT IDIOT..OR I'LL REQUEST THAT THEY BARR YOU FROM POSTING EVER AGAIN..
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CASHNUT ARE YOU "RETARDETED OR SOMTHING" YOU MISSED MIA FLA AND YES THERE ARE GAMESS PENDING..
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3-1 CASHNUT..SORRY TO BUST YOUR BUBBLE...WHATEVER
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Hey joe you owe me BIG time...later..Meet me at the grill..THANKS||an_clap.gif' border=0>
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taking Memphis -9 big time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!||an_dance.gif' border=0>||an_dance.gif' border=0>||an_dance.gif' border=0>
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Relax and take tenn..Happy easter !!! Tenn should win big||an_burn_money.gif' border=0>
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Looks like nova' is on fire...Hey everyone I'm for real..I know everyone out there is thinking I'm exaggerating but I'm here to make everyone some money today(easter) even the"linesman" from wagerline..Today I will get it don !!! "Easy"
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not very good how did you come up with that...lol||an_roll_laugh.gif' border=0>
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Good man villanova will cover Big||win.gif' border=0>
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And all the money I paid for to release these games for you !!! Enjoy..Take it to the BANK..
Happy Easter !
TAKE
Villanove (I love this game my money in the bank)
Memphis
Tenn my 5 stars play
Georgertown (Will win BIG!)
Ark +10 1/2
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Thoughts for tonight's Dallas/Golden state game ???||quiet.gif' border=0>
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I tolk Memphis what a seal with only -3 !!! GOOO MEMPHIS||an_dance.gif' border=0>
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