Strong Plays today..........

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Overall a very good tournament.........

so far........I have not played more than 3 games per day and the selectivity has paid off.

It's more common for me, it seems, to lose the plays and win the leans that I dont play. Not so this year with the help of many here.

Soooooooooooo....Now that I'm feeling pretty good I'm going to step up a bit!

Maryland -2..............Jack..............this one is for you/ and for me...Iwant to see another CT/MD matchup and give you a chance at getting a hat again this year:D .......Seriously....Both teams a little down right now and the gruelling pace of tournaments will start to take its toll........combined, these teams have lost 7 straight ATS. Numbers indicate that this should go to the wire. i believe that the upperclass leadership and tournament experience will carry MD today... pulling away late.
D.West 12 pts in each of last 2 and Xavier has lost the second half in each of its last 3 games. Gotta like the chances of Md with perimeter shooters like Blake and Nicholas........MD -2

Like the G-Man I also like .................BUTLER +7.5
Off that big W over Miss St. this team will come out believers today.........AND............CONTROL tempo!!!!!!!!!!!!
they give up 60 ppg. and just held Miss ST to 46........
See what Louisville does with that.......go to Feb 12 vs St Louis
SL59..Louis58
I like Butlers chances with 7.5.....................Butler +7.5

Pittsburgh -6,5........ Big east is unbeaten in the tournament so far and that will not change today. Pitt is GOOD ....Real GOOD
problem is that they are not flashy........They are one of the best coached teams in the Big east.....shoot 50% hold the opposition to under 40%......they do not make too many mistakes....they are Big,tough, and they just slowly pull away.........6.5 is very doable
..............Pittsburgh -6,5

Syracuse -2.5..........Carmelo Anthony will control this game. He will not wait to take it to the hole like he did in last game in second half... Cuse D is as good as OK ST and Offense is better..
Simple as that. Both D the opp...fg% to 39% and Cuse4 Ds the 3 better. CA will open up the opportunities for the supporting cast early.......................Syracuse -2.5

Maybe Purdue....later


GL
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What does greed get you???

What does greed get you???

First 3 in the bag so 1 more won't hurt.........


Wanted to play Gene Keady's boys and probably should have .................but......I'm going with .......

Michigan State +4.5

64,54,42,58,54,61,61,75,40,51,53,62...................Thats how many points the "Spartans" have allowed in their last dozen games....They were a top 10 choice at the beginning of the season and are NOW starting to play the role........They are big, strong and capable of holding the score down and advancing to the sweet 16...... I'm not advocating a play on the ML but I took the generous and am looking forward to a great game! .................Michigan St. +4.5


GL
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Hey Bear

Hey Bear

I played Pitt, Butler, Xavier and Texas today...again we have a few similars and a few opposites. Hopefully I'll be on again this week. I like you rational on Michigan State...if I can get it in I think I'll play it. Friday was brutal for myself and "Philly Cheese" but we are looking god so far today!
 

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Hey Jumpshot 24......

Hey Jumpshot 24......

Good to see ya.............
All the best to You and and the "Philly Cheesecake"
good day today but I need to hear your thoughts on the sweet 16

GL
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great day so far BEAR..congrats...always read your perspective on the local conf.......and its been a great run for the BiG East.....the physical style of the BE is often overlooked and under rated ...but what do i know?


good luck...cooz
 
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