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Well, what a great tourney!!!!
These are my four selections for the FINAL 4
I will admit I am biased in some of my thinking, and for that I respect much disagreement in my selections. Of course I will be rooting hard for LOUISVILLE to win two more games. I will tell you 4 reasons why I think they win the National Title.
1. Athleticism
2. Defense Style
3. Rick Pitino
4. The 3 Ball kick out
The one thing that has been prevalent about the Cardinals is that their rotated 8 players are MEN. This team I believe is in the best shape of all 4, with Illinois a close second. I still think Roy Williams creates a hidden pressure for his team, and will not be surprised if the Izzo out coaches Roy, and has his team disciplined enough to beat NC. I will say I do not like the fact the Carolina has not really blown a team out yet, and possibly Mich St is that team. So I am saying laying 5 with Carolina does also deserve some merit. It is a very lovely number, especially if Mich State has problems scoring. St Louis being the location, can someone help me with other teams that have played on this court this year. I would like to research the scoring in this location. I think Louisville will pressure Illinois more than any team has thus far this year, and I like them to actually dominate this game.
Louisville against Carolina would be the Dream Matchup. And I anticipate a line of Carolina -3 to 5 as well. Again if this mathcup occurs, then you have the Roy Williams big game pressure where he has lost before. One thing will be very clear if Louisville meets Carolina, their will not be a favorite who has more heart and desire to win. Both teams will have equaling levels of emotion and struggles they have worked through to get to this point.
Louisville players have been coached in a NBA style. Meaning RISK/REWARD. But I will say, all teams in this tourney can hit the 3 Ball. But I like the way Louisville is doing with more of a deeper penetration by Garcia and O'Bannon, and then kicking it out. Also take notice Palacio has now gotten into the 3 Ball act as well. Their defense is pressured for turnovers, but they themselves turn the ball over at times. I think overall they win and Go to the Title Game
My Selections
Louisville Money Line +130 and Over 146
I have a lean on the Mich St Under 157 right now, and will reserve my game selection for later in the week. I will also say that Under first half in this MSU/NC game will be a play for me. I also think the best value in this game will be a 2nd half play.
gl NEWPORT
These are my four selections for the FINAL 4
I will admit I am biased in some of my thinking, and for that I respect much disagreement in my selections. Of course I will be rooting hard for LOUISVILLE to win two more games. I will tell you 4 reasons why I think they win the National Title.
1. Athleticism
2. Defense Style
3. Rick Pitino
4. The 3 Ball kick out
The one thing that has been prevalent about the Cardinals is that their rotated 8 players are MEN. This team I believe is in the best shape of all 4, with Illinois a close second. I still think Roy Williams creates a hidden pressure for his team, and will not be surprised if the Izzo out coaches Roy, and has his team disciplined enough to beat NC. I will say I do not like the fact the Carolina has not really blown a team out yet, and possibly Mich St is that team. So I am saying laying 5 with Carolina does also deserve some merit. It is a very lovely number, especially if Mich State has problems scoring. St Louis being the location, can someone help me with other teams that have played on this court this year. I would like to research the scoring in this location. I think Louisville will pressure Illinois more than any team has thus far this year, and I like them to actually dominate this game.
Louisville against Carolina would be the Dream Matchup. And I anticipate a line of Carolina -3 to 5 as well. Again if this mathcup occurs, then you have the Roy Williams big game pressure where he has lost before. One thing will be very clear if Louisville meets Carolina, their will not be a favorite who has more heart and desire to win. Both teams will have equaling levels of emotion and struggles they have worked through to get to this point.
Louisville players have been coached in a NBA style. Meaning RISK/REWARD. But I will say, all teams in this tourney can hit the 3 Ball. But I like the way Louisville is doing with more of a deeper penetration by Garcia and O'Bannon, and then kicking it out. Also take notice Palacio has now gotten into the 3 Ball act as well. Their defense is pressured for turnovers, but they themselves turn the ball over at times. I think overall they win and Go to the Title Game
My Selections
Louisville Money Line +130 and Over 146
I have a lean on the Mich St Under 157 right now, and will reserve my game selection for later in the week. I will also say that Under first half in this MSU/NC game will be a play for me. I also think the best value in this game will be a 2nd half play.
gl NEWPORT
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