West Virginia +12
West Virginia, an Elite Eight team a year ago, is well-coached and unselfish. They are so disciplined on offense and will utilize the entire shot clock if needed to get the shot they want. Villanova can experience no letdown on the defensive end of the court as West Virginia, especially Mike Gansy and Kevin Pittsnodle will, make them pay.
Now Villanova has superb guards and they know a little about shooting, too. But this price is inflated too much based upon the Cats' blowout win over the Mountaineers last year at The Pavilion. Don't forget that West Virginia bounced back to knock off Villanova in the Big East Tournament last March. That win gave West Virginia the confidence it could keep winning and winning, which they did all the way to the Elite Eight.
West Virginia, which is on a 9-3 spread run as road dog of 9.5 to 12 points, believes it can win this game straight-up. They've won seven straight, but are coming off of an uninspired effort in winning at South Florida. They'll raise their level of play, while Villanova is due for a letdown after Thursday's win at Freedom Hall. The Wildcats will win this game, but it will be much closer than the books have it as West Virginia is the play in this spot.
West Virginia, an Elite Eight team a year ago, is well-coached and unselfish. They are so disciplined on offense and will utilize the entire shot clock if needed to get the shot they want. Villanova can experience no letdown on the defensive end of the court as West Virginia, especially Mike Gansy and Kevin Pittsnodle will, make them pay.
Now Villanova has superb guards and they know a little about shooting, too. But this price is inflated too much based upon the Cats' blowout win over the Mountaineers last year at The Pavilion. Don't forget that West Virginia bounced back to knock off Villanova in the Big East Tournament last March. That win gave West Virginia the confidence it could keep winning and winning, which they did all the way to the Elite Eight.
West Virginia, which is on a 9-3 spread run as road dog of 9.5 to 12 points, believes it can win this game straight-up. They've won seven straight, but are coming off of an uninspired effort in winning at South Florida. They'll raise their level of play, while Villanova is due for a letdown after Thursday's win at Freedom Hall. The Wildcats will win this game, but it will be much closer than the books have it as West Virginia is the play in this spot.
