Bucknell/Butler Thoughts?

[Dukebluejms]

This game is very intriguing to me. On one hand, its hard to bet against Butler in the tourny. On the other, its hard not to like Bucknell getting points. There top 5 in their rotation are all Juniors and Seniors, they shoot 75% from the FT as a team, have a rebounding margin of +7 on the year, and most importantly they don't turn the ball over (average 9 TO's per game with 1.5 Ast/TO).

An experienced, well disciplined team getting points in March is hard to lay off. Leaning Bucknell +4. The only thing that worries me is the lack of a bench - 5th leading scorer averages 2.9 ppg...

Thoughts appreciated.

[Louisvillekid1]

http://forum.sbrforum.com/players-talk/2243850-my-tournament-thoughts.html

I like Bucknell to reach the Sweet 16, the are my Cinderella pick this year.

[Dukebluejms]

Yeah. The more I look at it the more I like it. They really are the same team, but Bucknell is just more efficient and experienced. Also a slight lean to the under as well.

[WMtribe17]

I like Bucknell, but it is hard to bet against Brad Stevens. Not sure Bucknell has seen shooters like Dunham and Clarke this year. Also think Brad Stevens will find a way to keep Muscala quiet.

If Butler does lose, it will be a result of the FT line.

I wish Bucknell had gotten matched up with any of the other 6 seeds. I would be much more confident in them then.