Looking forward to a really solid tournament, the conference tournament didn't yield great results for me and then I was traveling for work so didn't have the adequate time to post games or really play many myself. There are a PLETHORA of games as we see every year in the first two rounds and I'm convinced the only way successfully forward is to limit how many plays you make. There are also many handicappers on here and a handful of which have been better in college bb than I this year, though I had a pretty solid season overall.
Point is, do your own research and enjoy the tournament. With that said, comically, I am on the first couple early games but for good reason:
OVER 154 (PURDUE/HIGH POINT): If this were not the super early game it would be a big play but I don't think either team will find motivation to be an issue. If there is one that does, it will be Purdue, they have been downright awful on neutral courts going 1-5 ATS so I think the overall spread is fools gold. At the same time, High Point has won a whopping 14 games in a row and we know how that works in previous NCAAB tournaments when red hot teams come to play. BUT Purdue loves to push the pace and the Panthers dont' have a problem doing that either. Their Totals were set super high b/c they CAN score and they WILL score so 154 seems pretty fair to me. If Purdue is to win the game they will need to outscore High Point and probably get close to the 80's. High Point has not been used to losing of late to they will fight until the end. Personally I see a close game and I dont' even think you will need FT's at the end to get over the total.
LOUISVILLE (-3): Louisville is the better team, dont' kid yourselves. Creighton has been an NCAA tournament fixture and has done quite well when getting the invitation, but Louisville is back and I don't believe their season ends today. The Blue Jays are a paltry 1-4-1 ATS and they haven't played great in day games this year. I know this might appear as a toss up but I think Louisville can win this game by at least 5 points. In what should be a close game, Louisville shoots FT's far better than Creighton, which even surprised myself, but was part of the impetus for making this a play.
Since the games start early, I am going to get these first two posted then revisit with a couple more games. I hope everyone has had a great week so far and, as always, tail or fade, good luck to all...
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