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295-260 (&#x2B;7.8)&#xD;&#xA;locked in a few large ones for sweet 16&#xD;&#xA;Louisville -10 (2u)&#xD;&#xA;Ohio St -3 (2u)&#xD;&#xA;Florida -12.5 (2u)&#xD;&#xA;Michigan St &#x2B;2 &#xD;&#xA;GL all

nostradamus12 · Answer

295-260 (&#x2B;7.8)&#xD;&#xA;locked in a few large ones for sweet 16&#xD;&#xA;Louisville -10 (2u)&#xD;&#xA;Ohio St -3 (2u)&#xD;&#xA;Florida -12.5 (2u)&#xD;&#xA;Michigan St &#x2B;2 &#xD;&#xA;GL all

anandet · Answer

Yo nostra, been reading your posts over the years. Much respect. I'm not a big poster, but look frequently into this site as a tool for wagering.

I feel you on the Spartans. Although it is very much a coin flip. If both teams bring it, whatever 'it' is in respect to that team, whatever coach K and izzo scheme "it" to be.. I feel spartans have too many bodies and weapons. Izzo uses duke as a model. I think the week of prep, motivationaly speaking, is going to speak volumes in this game.

I agree w you w the buckeyes as well. Not because I think Ohio can score a bunch. But they sure can do the basics of basketball offensively w the pick n pop. Pick and drive. Pick and kick. If craft is hitting from the elbow w any consistency, game over. Also they have a pure scorer in deshaun. Kid can light it up. As for that D. We know they play chest to chest. But the biggest problem Zona will have is turnovers. Craft, smith and Scott get after the ball, poking ,stripping, causing teams to consistently reset their offense. I think Zona can shoot themselves out of this.

Here's where I would like to hear where you or others could could give me your 2 cents on. Louisville and Florida. I probably came here bc people I hang w, very knowledgeable sports fan. Just like most of us nuts on this forum. They think I'm absolutely coocoo to touch gulf coast or Oregon.

Gulf coast is gulf coasting right now. From a pure basketball point of view I think they have many elements. Fast pace but patient enough. Not tall but nothing negative on size. Athletic on offense and pesky on D. They do seem to be a bit slack in terms of defensive sets and positioning. I do know they aren't the greatest of 3 pt team and can miss a lot of shots in general. A recipe for tournament exit. But overall I think that they are having too much fun right now. Generally seem to care about where they are. And showing it in the court. I know those are just intangibles, but hoops wise, Florida is better in every aspect. But being better doesn't translate to being dominant. As good as Florida can play, they are susceptible to a fault.

Louisville looks like a complete team. The team to beat. Between the 3 stars they do it dirty. But tourny time is when guard play is key. And ducks have the guards in terms of speed and control against the chaotic press. The scoring from the ducks guards is something to be desired though. I know the paint is owned by Dieng, but Kaliki (name spellings?) is a motor. Won't cause matchup problems But won't back down and be pain in butt.

Nastra, keep doin what you do. Just wanted to hear what you were feeling. Thought both Louisville and Florida lines were a bit high.

nostradamus12 · Answer

anandet - some good angles there...like the way both OSU and MSU are playing lately, Craft should do a better job than most on Lyons the key for zona....Mich St defense has been impressive lately, Izzo team peaking as usual, and nice advantages on off boards (39 vs 260) and 2pt defense and MSU getting better offensively...as far as UL, dominate lately with last 7 by double digits, good matchup for generating turnovers with Oregon 264 turning it over and high pace vs UL 2 forcing turnovers and keys their offense, can't really find any similar defensive teams on ducks schedule although they did turn it over 19 vs cincy early in the year losing 77-66, I think the cards have a shot to extend the margin there....Florida-FGCU is interesting, FGCU lost by DD to Duke, VCU, St Johns and Iowa St early in the season, SD St not that good although GT win and earlier MiaFL wins were solid, Florida pretty good at controlling tempo and doesn't turn it over much...should have no problem scoring, looking at 86-68 type, we'll see, GL the rest of the way

5-5 (-0.65) on NIT and NCAAW so far this week on smaller plays

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Lasalle-Wich St under 135.5 (0.75)

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