Friday, March 20, 2015

Second Round Preview

Saturday will be interesting day of games.  The closest game according to KenPom will be Butler vs. Notre Dame. There's potential for some blowouts on tap but as we know, anything goes. Quick thoughts on all 8.

East Region
Only one game out East as Villanova takes on NC State. Villanova is the 2nd biggest favorite behind Kentucky but the Wolfpack have a history of being upset makers. Don't see it but think they make it interesting for awhile.

West Region
Three games here. Arizona is a solid favorite over Ohio State. Like the Nova game, this'll be close but Zona pulls away and wins comfortably. Georgia State is the Cinderella but Xavier is the better team. 

Arkansas-UNC has the chance to be the best game of the day or the dumbest. No in between.

Midwest Region
Thanks for playing Cincinnati. Enjoy your parting gifts.

Butler-Notre Dame is the closest game on paper. Honestly, if you believe in this stuff, there's no pressure on Butler. Notre Dame is the bigger school in state. If the Irish are clicking on offense, can't see Butler winning but if the can make it ugly and limit second chances like they do if the Irish are cold shooting, they can win.

West Region
UAB against UCLA happened in 1990 and the Bruins won. Means nothing but I recalled it. Think they win again.

Utah-Georgetown meet in the game everyone didn't think would happen. Utah is a decent favorite but given their slower pace, I doubt they run away and hide. I like the Hoyas here

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