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xerri

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17-17 -5.7 units

Been brutal the last couple of days so hope to turn it around.

Uconn -7.5 -110, 2 units
Just don't think the Utes have the quickness or athleticism to match up with the Huskies. After watching the first few minutes of the Tech game, you could tell they were no match. Utah doesn't have the great shooters they have had in the past and commit way too many turnovers due to their lack of quickness. On top of that, they have made just 5 of 20 FTs over the last 2 games. The only place where they potentially have an advantage over teams is in the middle with the freshman C Bogut who looks like he will be a very good player but I think he will have difficulty on the offensive end going up against Okafor. Think this line is a pretty good value due to the Huskies' poor showing against a very good GT team as I thought it would be closer 10. Don't think Utah will be able to get off clean looks and like Uconn to win this one pretty easily.

Tennessee Tech +23 -110, 2 units
Tenn. Tech has proven to have a pretty decent program the last few years as they have played some of the bigger name schools and shown they could hang with them for the most part. They've got some experienced players back and while they don't have a lot of size, they do shoot the ball pretty well. Kentucky has some good players returning in Hayes, Daniels, and Fitch but they lose Bogans, Camara, and Estill and I think it may take some time to replace Camara and Estill in the middle as they are very inexperienced in the frontcourt. Think this is a few too many so taking the dog.

Florida +1.5 -110, 2 units
More of a line play than anything. Wildcats have a lot of talent but think the Gators are a little deeper and I don't know if I trust the freshman PG against the Gators' pressure defense. Also think the Gators have the better shooters from both the 3 point and FT line and don't think Zona has anyone that matches up real well with Drejer.
 

bear

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Caution.........

Caution.........

Xerri...

I would caution you to take a look at CT -7.5 vs Utah.

First.....
Emeka Okafor will not be any better(physically) than he was vs GT. If it was me I'd sit him down...till he heals. no shot ...no free throws and there are other rebounders and shotblockers.

Second..... not sure how CT will respond to the real ass beating they took v GT....this team showed NO GUTS..rebounding...diving for loose balls....willingness to step up and take the open 3 when they needed it in the last 7 min.. etc

Third....Majerus vs Calhoun........edge Majerus if his team can control tempo.....half -court game is NOT A CALHOUN or CT STRENGTH! imho

fourth...7.5 is a lot of points in a game that will be played at a much slower pace than CT would prefer

That said....I'll be rooting for CT and they have much better athletes (when they"re all healthy) Can they win by dd...sure
but too many questions today..........lean to UTAH for now

gl
bear
 

gman2

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if nothing else, your objectivty toward uconn is refreshing. nice to see a guy post pros and cons of a team hes familiar with. im not goin anywhere near that game. just wanted to say i enjoy reading your uconn stuff.
 
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