No locks, no guarantees
Best of luck to all
Write-up VCU/ Butler
IMHO VCU will press Butler and force them into many turnovers. VCU also doesnt have the size disadvantage they have had in the last few games which will give them more opportunities for second shots and putbacks which greatly increases the frequency of the made basket press. VCU makes a tons of threes but thats their game. They pass well, cut with precision and are unselfish. This forces the other team to start shooting 3's and gives VCU a major advantage because other teams arent shooting as well as them. The press and the turnover is key to this game IMHO. If VCU can get rebounds, make baskets and press, I see Butler falling short.
UCONN/ Kentucky
I really hate betting against UCONN because of what Kemba is doing but I think Harrelson has a much better game then he did against UNC. The Kentucky frosh won the game against UNC and Harrelson and the Vets won it against OSU - even though Calipari is a tool I think they have the potential to put it together and overwhelm a very good UCONN team. Kemba will probably win this himself but I see the value in betting that Kentucky plays an all around good game and has enough to overcome Kemba. Knight is a smart kid, rare to see that kind of basketball IQ in a frosh sensation at a top program but the kid has a good head on his shoulders and already has 2 game winners under his belt. I think the key is Harrelson playing a dominant game and getting back to the OSU game form.
Best of luck to all
Write-up VCU/ Butler
IMHO VCU will press Butler and force them into many turnovers. VCU also doesnt have the size disadvantage they have had in the last few games which will give them more opportunities for second shots and putbacks which greatly increases the frequency of the made basket press. VCU makes a tons of threes but thats their game. They pass well, cut with precision and are unselfish. This forces the other team to start shooting 3's and gives VCU a major advantage because other teams arent shooting as well as them. The press and the turnover is key to this game IMHO. If VCU can get rebounds, make baskets and press, I see Butler falling short.
UCONN/ Kentucky
I really hate betting against UCONN because of what Kemba is doing but I think Harrelson has a much better game then he did against UNC. The Kentucky frosh won the game against UNC and Harrelson and the Vets won it against OSU - even though Calipari is a tool I think they have the potential to put it together and overwhelm a very good UCONN team. Kemba will probably win this himself but I see the value in betting that Kentucky plays an all around good game and has enough to overcome Kemba. Knight is a smart kid, rare to see that kind of basketball IQ in a frosh sensation at a top program but the kid has a good head on his shoulders and already has 2 game winners under his belt. I think the key is Harrelson playing a dominant game and getting back to the OSU game form.
