NCAA Title Game

NCAA Title Game

UCONN (-3 points) vs Butler (+145 to win) - Over/Under 128.5

Each team dictated the pace of their semi final match up on Saturday and came away victorious. UConn is so tough inside on defense. They jammed up the lane and forced Kentucky to settle for long jumpers. Kentucky couldn't buy a shot in the first half and got into foul trouble (namely Harrellson). Kentucky shot 33% from the floor while the Huskies hit 47% of their field goals. An even greater advantage was generated from the free throw line, where Kentucky hit only four of twelve FTs and the Huskies made nine of eleven. Those five points were the difference in the game. The Wildcats' Terrence Jones missed the front end of a one-and-one with two minutes to go and then DeAndre Liggins missed a crucial FT with 50 seconds to go in the game. Make no doubt about it, the Husky defense was the key in their 56-55 victory. Kemba Walker only made 6-15 shots, but he got serious help from Jeremy Lamb (12 points, 9 boards).

Well I guess Butler did it again. They didn't look impressive or shoot the ball well (35% FG, 77% FT) and still won the game. Truly amazing stuff. The Bulldogs pounded VCU on the boards 46-30 and shot twice as many free throws 26-13 in beating the Rams 70-62. I was pulling for VCU and couldn't believe the discrepancy in foul calls, now I am not blaming the officiating for the VCU loss but it was really unbalanced. I am sure CBS is happy that Butler won the game too. Butler only had eight assists and shot the ball worse than VCU from the field. Butler pushed VCU around all over the floor and ended up winning rather easily despite not playing well. The problem for Butler is that they showed some of their weaknesses in beating VCU.

Our pick: I don't think that Butler is even close to UConn as far as talent is concerned. I honestly can't see how Butler beats teams. They obviously have great coaching and desire. But everything comes to an end sometime, and that time will be Monday 6:23 pm. Butler won't be able to overcome poor shooting and push around the UConn Huskies. The Huskies are way too big and physical for the Butler Bulldogs. Go big with the UConn Huskies minus the points. 
The Over/Under at 128.5 seems rather low. Whoever loses this game will go down fighting and fouling. Let's go with the Over!!

 ***Updated 4:27 pm--MLB Pick of the Day
Rangers to score OVER 4.5 runs tonight vs Mariners (Bedard) in Arlington, Texas 5:05 pm