GoNoles37

dcgmt BOL to you my friend 

This one is simply a feel that Purdue is not right now, I have watched Carson Edwards play a lot this year, saw him in person almost beat my Noles single handedly at home we had to pull it out in the final seconds.  He doesn't quit and has never backed down from a situation, he always shows up and balls out and has elevated that whole team as others have started to contribute.  I think they can get their style of play at least at times as Virginia has been sketchy all tournament and I just don't trust them. They can't keep relying on coming back and winning games at the end.  If they get behind against a team with the quality of Purdue then they may never get a chance.  They have been exposed, especially against athletic and explosive players.  FSU showerd that against them in the ACC tournament, they never could hang against Duke all year.  They are fundamentally sound, but that only gets you so far at this level without some raw athletic talent.  If Virginia can't hit 3's to stay in it then they may be in trouble as Hunter is their only inside presence 

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BOL

Blue_Chips BOL my friend 

In this game I see the #1 Zags offense vs. the #1 TT defense, and although TT is no scrubs on the offensive end either, Gonzaga has shown the ability to play slower games and play great defense while scoring in the half court.  They haze a size advantage, should be able to get boards, have the most athletic player on the court in Clarke, and TT especially their big man Owens, who barely weighs 200 lbs I would think, is susceptible to getting into foul trouble as he gets pushed around down low and has to reach.  Gonzaga is also a great FT shooting team should it need to win that way.  I also think Gonzaga is also the better passing team and able to create for each other and hit 3's in half court offense and they will ultimately be too much for TT

 Check out my Saturday Madness thread for picks on today's games as we try  to keep it rolling, starting it out with the 

Zags -4

BOL D-Town 

Next Play:

Purdue-UVA over 126 (5 Units)

First pick

Gonzaga -4 (4 Units)

6-1 on posted plays today           

+20 Units on the day!!!!

Lets keep it going through the weekend. Ended up taking UK -2 right before tip off so I didn't post but what a nice cap to end the night on a great day full of $$$                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

For the Hou-UK game I am leaning UK -2.5 but I think it will be a close game and could see UK winning by 2. I am not going to make a play until I find out the status of PJ Washington for UK, or at least have a good idea.  I am thinking he will play and just be limited minutes but Reid is a beast in the post also and so I don't worry that much over that.  Houston has a veteran group so I am looking more for that added mental support that the Cats would have if PJ can suit up and play, even if he doesn't stuff the stat sheet. 

I am also most likely going to have a play on OVER 134 but again, going to wait and see what the word is Friday morning once they start getting close to finalizing lineups and making a decision and all to see how likely it is that PJ Washington will play.