WVU favored over X?

YoungMoney23 · 03-23-08, 12:27 AM

Scary. Want to take X very badly but I'm hesitant -- I have X in the final four in one bracket

imgv94 · 03-23-08, 12:28 AM

I like Xavier in this one.. Will definitely be on Xavier

rjt721 · 03-23-08, 12:45 AM

I guess beating Duke still holds some importance in peoples' minds, but I had Xavier -2.5/3 in this one. Xavier has so many options defensively to throw at Alexander. They can put Stanley Burrell, the best perimeter defender in CBB, on him. If Alexander's able to utilize his size/strength advantage and score on Burrell (certainly not a given) Xavier can throw Josh Duncan and his massive wingspan and athleticism on Alexander. Either way, Alexander's going to have to work to score. You saw in the Gtown game ten days ago how mediocre WVU becomes when Alexander's offense is taken away, and make no mistake - Xavier's defensive prowess rivals the Hoyas.'

Similar to Purdue, I don't see WVU having an answer for Duncan, Brown and Love down low. The four days off will also allow Lavender time to get closer to 100%, and he looked the best he's looked in weeks down the stretch against Purdue this afternoon.

Xavier's bigger, they're more athletic, they're deeper and they're more experienced. This will be a very difficult game for WVU to win. I like Xavier quite a bit in this one.

imgv94 · 03-23-08, 12:51 AM

I think Purdue was a tougher game for them then this will be. Damn call me crazy but I was planning on taking X vs Duke.

YoungMoney23 · 03-23-08, 12:51 AM

I've decided I'm going big on X, trap or no trap, I like Xavier. Great write-up (loved the part about Stanley and his lock down D!) GL bro

dannyt76 · 03-23-08, 12:53 AM

Like X over WVU here. But then again, I've been getting hammered in the tourney so far so hopefully this one goes differently.

rjt721 · 03-23-08, 12:56 AM

Originally posted by imgv94

Damn call me crazy but I was planning on taking X vs Duke.

Not crazy at all... I was planning on playing Xavier in that spot myself.

Originally posted by YoungMoney23

I've decided I'm going big on X

I'll likely be doing the same. Good luck.

YoungMoney23 · 03-23-08, 01:03 AM

Thanks bro you too...I had Xavier beating Duke in the sweet sixteen in my bracket I'm right with you guys. Love that avatar by the way bro, VCU game I believe? Loved every second of Eric Maynor ripping apart Paulus

OLGC_Slayer · 03-23-08, 01:06 AM

Xavier all the way. Might even grab this right now before the line falls.

LT Profits · 03-23-08, 01:12 AM

Actually, the line is already down to PICK. Xavier will end up being favored.

That said, I like X-Men myself.

YoungMoney23 · 03-23-08, 01:13 AM

Go X....gonna get on them before it moves even more

OLGC_Slayer · 03-23-08, 01:17 AM

Oh fudge Pinnacle doesnt even have this line up yet. Dag-nabbit.

rjt721 · 03-23-08, 01:20 AM

Greek has Xavier +1 -115.

OLGC_Slayer · 03-23-08, 01:24 AM

I am just waiting for BOT to come here and take WVU and tell us Xavier is a trap.....

.....and end up being right

MrFresh · 03-23-08, 01:50 AM

Atlantic 10 is overrated. WVU is the play for me.

LT Profits · 03-23-08, 01:57 AM

Xavier is for real though MrFresh. They are third in the country behind Kansas and North Cariolina in points per possession, and their defense is underrated too.

BigOrangeTitans · 03-23-08, 02:05 AM

Originally posted by OLGC_Slayer

I am just waiting for BOT to come here and take WVU and tell us Xavier is a trap.....

.....and end up being right

No trap here that I can smell, I even grabbed Xavier at +1

Xavier will end up at -1.5/2 by tip i think. Books just got this one wrong and the line movement shows that.

MrFresh · 03-23-08, 02:10 AM

Originally posted by LT Profits

Xavier is for real though MrFresh. They are third in the country behind Kansas and North Cariolina in points per possession, and their defense is underrated too.

To me it seems like WVU has had a harder schedule than Xavier. WVU is on a roll right now and this game will be really close imo. I bought a couple of points and took WVU.

Robyn · 03-23-08, 02:31 AM

Originally posted by imgv94

I like Xavier in this one.. Will definitely be on Xavier

imgv, I absolutely love your avatar.

imgv94 · 03-23-08, 02:55 AM

Originally posted by Robyn

imgv, I absolutely love your avatar.

Thanks sweetie

when I logged in today, had a few PMs sayin the same thing. love your avatar too

LT Profits · 03-23-08, 03:07 AM

Yes Robyn, your avatar is muy caliente.

Wassymac · 03-23-08, 08:08 AM

I would have taken Purdue SU against WVU so I guess that means I have to play Xavier. Played them at PK last night.

SexyMit · 03-23-08, 08:22 AM

I had Xavier beating Duke also in sweet 16

Robyn · 03-23-08, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by imgv94

Thanks sweetie

when I logged in today, had a few PMs sayin the same thing. love your avatar too

I'm just sad that I didn't think to do it first. Very nicely done.

Originally posted by LT Profits

Yes Robyn, your avatar is muy caliente.

You must be a fan of natty lite?

Oh guys...we got beat the fuk down these last few days. Might even be taking a break from betting all together. Oh well. Hey, The Goonies is on tv, so I will at least have something to do for the next two hours.

BuddyBear · 03-23-08, 12:20 PM

Top oddsmaker in Vegas says WVU will make a deep run for what's it worth.....