20 DIMER - KANSAS STATE WILDCATS
I have no confidence at all in Illinois State to stay close at Manhattan tonight.
I keep thinking back to their game on Bracket Buster Saturday when they went to Niagara in a similar priced contest, and got their asses blasted! I think it could happen again tonight, as Kansas State has been playing them close down the stretch, and could be due for an eruption.Illinois State has dropped 4 of their last 6, and they get dropped here tonight in a big way.The Wildcats are tough on their home court, and a 15-3 mark indicates just that.Look for the strength of the Big 12 conference to pay off handsomely tonight, as K-State drills MVC rep Illinois State tonight.
10 DIMER - PROVIDENCE FRIARS
I have a feeling Keno Davis will have the Friars prepared for this NIT tournament, and see them advance past the 'Canes tonight.These schools are no strangers to one another, as they have played 9 times since 2000, Providence taking 2 of the last 3.The Friars looked OK in the Big East tournament, winning a game against DePaul before bowing to eventual champ Louisville. Expect their solid play to continue tonight.Miami's blowout loss to Virginia Tech in the ACC tournament has me a little troubled, as I can see the 'Canes following suit off that loss tonight at Providence.My belief is Providence is excited to be still playing, while Miami will just go through the motions, and lay down come the end of this one.
Karl Garrett 3-18-09
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