still no respect for the Oregon Ducks?...plus 8 vs. UVA in the sweet 16

[Da Manster!]

ok I get it...the Pac-12 sucks moose dong, the Pac-12 is garbage, Pac-12 is soft, blah, blah, blah...but what gives?...the Ducks are red hot as any team in the country right now and clicking on all cylinders...peyton pritchard is probably the best point guard in the country...the Cavs are a good and solid team, no doubt...but we've all seen how vulnerable they can be...I just might throw a few bills on Oregon...thoughts?...discuss...

[unde0087]

who did they beat that i am supposed to be impressed?

[cincinnatikid513]

the oregon ducks womens basketball team has a better chance

[Da Manster!]

who did they beat that i am supposed to be impressed?

Wisky...perennial big-10 powerhouse, uc-irvine who was the hottest team in the tournament and a very legit team despite their conference affiliation, beat Washington twice and killed them in the pac-12 tournament, beat ASU twice who also won a game in the tournament, and beat Syracuse another tournament team from the ACC...just saying...it's not like they are garbage...they can defend as well as anyone in the country too...it's not always pretty with the ducks but they are a very scrappy team and coach Dana Altman is one of the best in the business.

[Slipknot26]

Let's go Cavs you sunsabitches
Sparty vs Michigan
Kentucky vs Virginia
Virginia 67-61

[Da Manster!]

Let's go Cavs you sunsabitches
Sparty vs Michigan
Kentucky vs Virginia
Virginia 67-61

is that the score you predict for the oregon-uva game?...if so, I will take it!..Cavs get the "W" but the ducks get the cover!...

[jjgold]

pound EVERY DOG

[krk1030]

Virginia by 20.

[unde0087]

Wisky...perennial big-10 powerhouse, uc-irvine who was the hottest team in the tournament and a very legit team despite their conference affiliation, beat Washington twice and killed them in the pac-12 tournament, beat ASU twice who also won a game in the tournament, and beat Syracuse another tournament team from the ACC...just saying...it's not like they are garbage...they can defend as well as anyone in the country too...it's not always pretty with the ducks but they are a very scrappy team and coach Dana Altman is one of the best in the business.

Oregon has real problems scoring at times and that will really be evident against Virginia. Not saying they can't win but Virginia is way better than any of those teams you mentioned. We aren't talking about a mid major team or a team that finished middle of the pack in their league. There is a reason ACC has 3 no 1 seeds and Virginia finished tied for 1st. I think people are writing off Virginia or giving them less credit for what happened last year but they are legit. This is not a good draw for them in my opinion, I guess we will see but I see Oregon having major issues in this one.

[USCPHILLYGUY]

Oregon has real problems scoring at times and that will really be evident against Virginia. Not saying they can't win but Virginia is way better than any of those teams you mentioned. We aren't talking about a mid major team or a team that finished middle of the pack in their league. There is a reason ACC has 3 no 1 seeds and Virginia finished tied for 1st. I think people are writing off Virginia or giving them less credit for what happened last year but they are legit. This is not a good draw for them in my opinion, I guess we will see but I see Oregon having major issues in this one.

Great point Unde. They didn’t score for the 1st 8 mins of the 2nd half last night. Then jacked up a couple long 3’s that happened to fall. You’d probably have the same thread if UC Irvine won the game. Giving Oregon way too much credit for their Conference run. Plus I think this time off now actually hurts them as momentum is gone (4 games in 4 days in conference tourney then right to NCAA). Virginia has huge monkey off their back now.

Disclaimer: I rode Oregon hard 1st 2 rounds and have all 16 teams in my Virginia bracket so obviously rooting for them

[t-wizzle]

Virginia is the best team statistically speaking in the entire tournament. #2 in offensive officiency, #3 in defensive officiency. 8 points is perfectly respectful to the Ducks here.

[eaglesfan371]

It seems like a lot but we’ll see how T-Wizzle bets it

[danshan11]

SAGS
VA 95
Oregon 85
should be 10 if you can get VA at 8 take it!

the Oregon has won 7 zillion straight and is the hottest team in BB will probably get overtaken by sharp money and it will move towards 10. you never know though lots of garbage money in the tourney!

[snider]

if it looks like a duck, and it swims like a duck, and it walks like a duck, and it talks like a duck. That second half start will keep people off the bandwagon along with the reasons you mentioned. Theyre as good a bet as any but the tournament is basically over. Switch to baseball and NBA. Be picky and play only cautiously and against the public. NCAA winning season is now closed.

[JIBBBY]

About the only Cinderella sleeper team left in the tourney.. Ducks are tough..

Will run into a buzz saw in their next game against the #1 seeded Virginia Cavaliers in the sweet 16..

[eaglesfan371]

SAGS
VA 95
Oregon 85
should be 10 if you can get VA at 8 take it!

the Oregon has won 7 zillion straight and is the hottest team in BB will probably get overtaken by sharp money and it will move towards 10. you never know though lots of garbage money in the tourney!

Lol at Virginia scoring 95.

[t-wizzle]

The line moved up. I guess sharps figured Virginia was the one who wasn’t getting enough respect.

[Louisvillekid1]

Oregon can’t defend without fouling here , they can’t get to the line, they can’t score off turnovers , they can’t rebound here,

They prob won’t get 50

[spro23]

Oregon starts 4 guys who are 6'9 it's so weird. 4 post players against other guards

[pavyracer]

It looks good on paper and then play a team that is 10 times better that the last two they plays and the sky falls.

[jjgold]

low scoring game

VA cannot score

[krk1030]

low scoring game

VA cannot score

This is simply not true.

[The Kraken]

Its half true

Low scoring game because Oregeon wont score

[2daBank]

I have the quack attack getting past this game in my brackets. Prob take them w the points.

Altman a really good coach, they play really good defense, have a lot of length, top 10 in percentage of blocks, play lot of zone so teams take a lot of 3s against them but they have held opponents under 30% from 3 on the season which among the best in the country.

Their offense is the concern but it been really good lately. Can they continue that on the other side of the country vs uva? Not sure but say what you will about uc Irvine they were a really good defensive team and ducks carved them up, if they shoot anywhere close to that from behind the arc they absolutely have a chance to win. Even if they don’t this gonna be a low scoring affair so getting 8 points feels more like 10-12 cause we most likely won’t even see 60 possessions each.

[Da Manster!]

I have the quack attack getting past this game in my brackets. Prob take them w the points.

Altman a really good coach, they play really good defense, have a lot of length, top 10 in percentage of blocks, play lot of zone so teams take a lot of 3s against them but they have held opponents under 30% from 3 on the season which among the best in the country.

Their offense is the concern but it been really good lately. Can they continue that on the other side of the country vs uva? Not sure but say what you will about uc Irvine they were a really good defensive team and ducks carved them up, if they shoot anywhere close to that from behind the arc they absolutely have a chance to win. Even if they don’t this gonna be a low scoring affair so getting 8 points feels more like 10-12 cause we most likely won’t even see 60 possessions each.

my sentiments exactly...

[d2bets]

Ducks will not only win, but win big. Pound the ML.

[JIBBBY]

pound EVERY DOG

[ringemup]

Love the way Ducka are playing right now everyone playing unselfishly, Altman has lit a fire with these kids on defensive side of the ball and theyve got really quick disruptive guards that press you take you out of your comfort zone on offense. That also is a part of the reason they are sluggish offensively at times because of extra commitment defensively. I lean toward Oregon covering here because pressure is all on UVA still and this Ducks team just playing like they are possessed right now. Think as long as they stay out of foul trouble they have a shot to cover and wouldnt surprise me if they knocked VA off. Difference bet Oklahoma and oregon sooners dont have a PG who can break them down off the dribble with pritchard theyve got a guy who can get them into their sets. Coming into the season this team was looked at as a final 4 threat with Bol Bol but it took them a while to adjust to his loss and are finally beginning to tap into their potential.

[LT Profits]

This may not be a popular thought, but I actually think this line is a touch LIGHT. I have this game close to Va -10.

[Louisvillekid1]

Uva rolls here

[d2bets]

Virginia is o-VA-rated.

[Cuse0323]

More like still no respeK for UVA.

[Cuse0323]

I’ll say it again. UVA is a second half team. Oregon backers should look at the 1H. UVA pulls away in the 2H per the usual.

[LT Profits]

Virginia is o-VA-rated.

I disagree, Oregon has never faced a defense like this.

[danshan11]

I think 10 is the fair number and if you can get UV at 8 or 8.5 take it! like I said when it was 8 and now is at 8.5 and moving toward 9