NCAA Sweet Sixteen Picks - Thursday

NCAA Sweet Sixteen Picks

Thursday
1. Florida (-3) vs BYU. No way that Jimmer and friends stay on fire against a tough Gator defense. The Gators are way too athletic to let the Cougars offense dictate the game. BYU isn't used to playing great competition and will struggle without Davies on the inside. The Cougars are soft and the Gators will exploit them. Pick of the Day: Gators!!
2. UConn (-1) vs SDSU. Probably the best match up of the round. Kemba Walker is the best but he has little support. If the Aztecs can make some shots then they will win. The Huskies are one of two teams left from the Big East out of eleven, showing how overrated the conference was this season. The Aztecs are longer and quicker than the Huskies and should take control of this game in the paint. Go with the Aztecs!!
3. Wisconsin (-4.5) vs Butler. I love the Bulldogs and how they compete. F Matt Howard has been instrumental and should continue his ways against a less talented Wisconsin squad. Wisconsin can play, but aren't athletic and often struggle on offense. The Bulldogs have the experience and talent to make a run to the Final Four. Go Bulldogs!!
4. Duke (-8.5) vs Arizona. I had the Wildcats big against Texas straight up last weekend, so I kind of owe them something after that miraculous win. The problem is that they showed some major holes in their game when they blew that double digit lead in the second half. The Wildcats don't really run an offense with any plays. They rely on Derrick Williams way too much. Duke is probably too well coached to let the Cats beat them even though the Dukies aren't that good. Duke plays by the book and beats team that they should beat. Arizona is one of those teams, the large spread almost worries me. Toughest pick of the day. Go with Duke!!