30 DIMER - SYRACUSE ORANGEMEN + 1
In case you aren't aware, the Big East is mopping up the floor with the competition in this year's Big Dance, as both Connecticut, Villanova, and Pittsburgh ALL advanced to the Elite 8 last night. True, Pittsburgh was a non-cover, but you get the picture.That being said, G-Man has to ride the streaking Orange-Express, as the backcourt of Syracuse is stepping up huge right now, and I highly doubt the Sooners backcourt is going to match them tonight.True, Blake Griffin is likely to get his, but if the Orangemen take care of the rest of the players on the floor, they definitely should be advancing to the Elite 8 along with their other conference brethren.The Orangemen are on a 9-1 run both straight up, and against the spread, and when you get right down to it, who would you rather put your "X's and O's" trust in, Boeheim or Capel?
Orangemen the play!
10 DIMER - ARIZONA WILDCATS + 9.5 Points
True I just sang the praises of the Big East, and true, Louisville is a member of the Big East, but I just think the linemakers have once again inflated the number on the 'Ville this evening.Louisville is 2-0 straight up in the Dance, but 0-2 against the spread, while Arizona has been a double-digit winner in both of their tourney games thus far, and they do have a couple of players that will be playing at the next level real soon.That is a good combination to have in a single-elimination game, especially when you are catching near double-digits.Look for Louisville to make it a 5-for-5 straight sweep into the Elite 8 for the Big East, but look for the Wildcats to stay inside of this roomy impost.
Take the 9.5 points here.
10 DIMER - KANSAS JAYHAWKS + 1
Tonight's Kansas-Michigan State contest is rematch of a January 10th showdown in East Lansing that was won by double-digits by the host Spartans.Doubt highly on a neutral court that State is able to duplicate that feat, as Kansas is definitely a team on the rise these days.The defending champion Jayhawks are on a 26-8-1 spread run their last 35 lined games, and Bill Self's team has won, and covered both of their Big Dance games coming into this Indy showdown.The G-Man has had his doubts about this Michigan State team, as I am not so sure they have enough CONSISTENT offense to be counted on when the chips are down.WIth Cole Aldrich emerging as a huge paint presence, have to take the Jayhawks to avenge their January embarrassment at Michigan State with the revenge win.
Take Kansas plus the small number.
Today's Complimentary Selection
G-Man off his third straight comp play win last night on Xavier plus the points, and tonight I am releasing a rare tournament total, as I like Arizona and Louisville to combine for an OVER play.
Arizona has played OVER the posted total in 8 of their last 11 games dating back to the regular season, and their tourney opener against Utah did head OVER the posted price. The only reason their game against Cleveland State did not eclipse the total was because they held the Vikings to just 57-points.It seems unlikely the Wildcats will be able to hold the Cardinals to under 60-points, as Louisville has been in the 70's in both of their tournament games to date.The Cards have been OVER the total in 2 of their last 3 games, and they just missed the HIGH in the opening round against Morehead State, coming in a 3-pointer shy of the total.6 of Arizona's last 8 games played at neutral sites have seen the OVER come through, and this game to me sure has the potential to be in the high-140's, making the OVER the play in this matchup.
Karl Garrett 3-27-09
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