Nick "BookieKiller" Parsons
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dime bet810 Pittsburgh -6.5
(-110) Bodog vs 809 Xavier, Ohio

Analysis: The Panthers had to battle all the way to avoid making NCAA history as the first top-seeded team to fall to a No. 16, finally subduing East Tennessee State. The second round was no easier, as it battled until the final minute to eke past Oklahoma State. Well some may feel that Pittsburgh will falter, I believe that what doesn't end their run, makes them stronger! In fact it's interesting to note that Pittsburgh has excelled in this spot all year going a fantastic 14-10 ATS when playing the roll of favorite, 15-9 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record and 7-4 ATS after scoring 80 points or more! Xavier has played well, using its size to advance this far, however I believe it will stumble badly against Pitt; it's interesting to note that Xavier is a horrible 2-3 ATS vs. good offensive teams that score 77 plus points per contest and 1-2 ATS its last 3 as an underdog! Look for all of these strong ATS trends to play significant roll in this contest.


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PITTSBURGH - 6.5