We hope everyone in the world bets Cornell...

[scarp]

Kentucky has to fall one of these games.

[floridagolfer]

As my mother used to tell me, "Be careful what you wish for."

[2Bdown]

Too many elite athletes on UK. This looks like Ohio vs. Tenny all over again. Cornell shot 56% against Temple and 61% against Wiscy

[rm18]

Ok but Kentucky is not a better defensive team than Temple or Wisconsin.

[sportsguy04]

Ok but Kentucky is not a better defensive team than Temple or Wisconsin.

Both those teams have no offense. Uk holding teams to 21% from 3 which is cornells specialty

[HoulihansTX]

Ok but Kentucky is not a better defensive team than Temple or Wisconsin.

Kenpom Defensive ratings..

Temple 3
Kentucky 9
Wisconsin 13

I am much more impressed by Kentucky, since their uptempo style equates to more possessions.

[rm18]

Both those teams have no offense. Uk holding teams to 21% from 3 which is cornells specialty

I'm sure that is 31% which is better than average but not excellent

[jayc88]

wisconsin allowed only 55 points per game and cornell scored over 80
those bullshit stats from the regular season mean absolutely nothing ,
if you jumped on cornell early at +9 or +8.5 you've made the right decision

[HoulihansTX]

wisconsin allowed only 55 points per game and cornell scored over 80 those bullshit stats from the regular season mean absolutely nothing , if you jumped on cornell early at +9 or +8.5 you've made the right decision

Ok bro, remember what conference they play in. Big "UNDER" Ten

Most of those teams play a slower style, with lesser possessions than the National avg.

[rm18]

Wisconsin also played a much strong nonconference than Kentucky as well as playing without their best player for much of the year.

[HoulihansTX]

Wisconsin also played a much strong nonconference than Kentucky as well as playing without their best player for much of the year.

We could argue are points from now until tip-off. It all comes down who you think is the stronger team, and who will be able to out score the other.
I like the balanced attack of Kentucky, with their ability to get easy buckets in transition.

If you read my write up you will see how Cornell played out of their mind offensively. In the first two games their FG% was 58%, while allowing 50% to their opponents. That shooting percentage is coming down, but I think their defense has been suspect all year. Remember they already allowed Syracuse to hang 83 on them earlier in the year, in this same building.

[big0mar]

Also I want to add I actually handicap, something I'm still not sure many on the forum do, and the stat that stuck out for me is Cornells shooting in the first two games... A combined FG & 3PT of first two games... 60-102 FG 59% 17-38 3PT 45% But through the regular season Kentucky's defense allowed.. 38% FG & 31% 3PT. Kentucky will be suffocating the three point line, and Cornell will not have an answer for Kentucky's offense. I'm calling regression to the means, and the stiff competition from Kentucky will be able to slow that down In final my next favorite stat is what Cornell is allowing their opponents to shoot... Temple 52% & Wincy 49%

Regression to the mean how? Cornell has shot 45% from 3pt the entire season.

[HoulihansTX]

45%

60%

15% difference. Thats fairly significant.

[floridagolfer]

Too many elite athletes on UK. This looks like Ohio vs. Tenny all over again. Cornell shot 56% against Temple and 61% against Wiscy

Is this like Georgetown had too many elite athletes than Ohio?

[HoulihansTX]

Is this like Georgetown had too many elite athletes than Ohio?

Come on man Georgetown didnt show up.

[cakasmaloy]

kentucky wins by double digits... too much talent. cornell has a good run but it ends here.

[Brp27345]

Just can't see Kentucky blowing this team out... too much resolve... and too disciplined to get blown out after this much success...

[Snowball]

Taking Cornell and 8.5-11.5 or even 13.5 really does feel like GAMBLING to me, not handicapping. And I took Cornell in both rounds so far, posted in advance.
I have them in futures along other big dogs and ml to make the parlay pay huge
but i won't incorporate them into my prime card tonight.
Second Half is where I play this game with unit money.
What side will depend on the points.

[snapstick]

Be caefull, Cornell is better than you think. The OVER is the better play IMO

[snapstick]

[quote=cakasmaloy;3769069]kentucky wins by

Kansas had to much talent also right? Be carefull.

[jayroy25]

My mom went to Cornell and it is her birthday today, team of destiny

all do respect ur moms b day is goin 2 suk cuz cornell losin by dd

[HoulihansTX]

Keep pounding Cornell. If it drops under 8, I may have to restrain myself

[big0mar]

45% 60% 15% difference. Thats fairly significant.

Where do you get 60%? Cornell has shot 45% from 3 for the tournament. They've shot 45% from 3 over the entire season. They aren't outshooting themselves by any measure.

[HoulihansTX]

Where do you get 60%? Cornell has shot 45% from 3 for the tournament. They've shot 45% from 3 over the entire season. They aren't outshooting themselves by any measure.

That is their Overall FG% for the tourny

[snapstick]

Keep pounding Cornell. If it drops under 8, I may have to restrain myself

It wont drop below 8...but if you like them at -8.5 why does it matter if it drops any further....You are wavering which is a good thing. Im not playing either side but you have got to be kidding me by saying its going to be a blow out. KTY has won their 1st two tourney games against mediocre teams...all i am saying is be carefull with the Wildcats..They are not gods gift to basketball.

[HoulihansTX]

You are wavering which is a good thing.

you have got to be kidding me by saying its going to be a blow out.

Never wavering, but I can lay the adjusted line at -8.5 again if it drops to -7.5. 5Dimes is giving +108 at the moment.


DD ending, by at least 12.5, so 13

[sportsguy04]

Wisconsin and temple are no where near the same level as uk. Keep pounding away on Cornell. Uk by 16.

[Holdin Aces]

2 Team tease UK-3.5 and Syracuse-1.5. X3 units.


1-0 +2units

[Darrellp32]

Agreed.

[pavyracer]

Cornell had the better games. They played Temple and Wisconsin whereas Kentucky played East Tennessee St and Wake Forest. Cornell are more battle tested than Kentucky. Too many unknowns with Kentucky. My Cornell +9.5 looks great now.

[refrain87]

I say Cornell, they're also playing about 50 miles away from home. Everyone loves the underdog... it's going to be a good game for sure.. Don't see too much value in this bet though. I'll prob bet a unit or 2 on this game

[dollarbill]

Interesting stat

Series record

Kentucky vs. Cornell

Series Record: Cornell leads, 1-0.

[rm18]

Interesting Stat

Cornell is undefeated this season when shooting a higher percentage than their opponent from 3 point range

[RetardStrength]

Only way Cornell hangs is continued shooting %... Can they do that against Kentucky though??

[pronk]

Can you imagine if Cornell beats them?

I know they will beat Kentucky. Just like panthers beat Kansas.