NCAA Championship Game Play of the Day

Could it be anyone else?  It has to be Butler!

Don't worry about the trends, don't worry about UCONN.  Butler is getting  points and you can take that to the bank.

The total is going to go over the 129.  So you can play those, parlay, teaser whatever.

Butler and the OVER.

NCAA Final Four Plays of the Day: Butler and UCONN

The first game Saturday night is Butler and VCU.  I've been riding Butler the whole way and I'm not turning my back on the Bulldogs now.

They are favored by 2.5 points and it should be another close game with Butler pulling away at the end.

Trends for Butler include: 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall and an unbelievable 15-2 ATS in their last 17 neutral site games.  This is the Final Four after all.  The experience the Bulldogs got last year gives them a huge advantage on this big stage.

Take Butler!

The second game is all about Kemba Walker and UCONN.

UCONN is getting 2 points from a team they beat by 17 back in November.

The Huskies are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games as an underdog and 9-1 ATS in their last 10 non-conference games.  Kentucky has a balanced attack, but the best player on the floor will be Walker and that will pull UCONN through.

Take UCONN and the 2 points and buckle up for a great game.

Butler Cheerleaders Relax By the Pool at Final Four

One of the most underrated factors at this year's Final Four is the Butler Cheerleaders.

Not only does the basketball team from this small school of about 4,000 keep up on the court with the likes of Big East, Big 10 and SEC teams, they keep up in the cheerleading department as well.

One of the local Indiana stations covering the goings on at the Final Four did a feature on the cheer squad in Houston.  Looks like they are enjoying the Houston weather as they are spending most of their time relaxing at the pool.  By the looks of the pool, they sure don't get the luxurious accommodations that the basketball teams get.  Can you say Motel 6?

Butler Coach Brad Stevens is Calm, Cool and a Winner

Great interview here Brad Stevens did with the local media in Indiana.

This guy is amazing, he's so young but he's smart and introspective, but intense.  His team takes after him.

I hope they have a good showing this weekend.

Saturday NCAA Elite 8 Play of the Day

Arizona

Hmmmm... Arizona getting 2.5 points.  I love it.  I think the road for UCONN comes to an end today.  Arizona has found its game and they way they beat Duke, there appears to be no stopping them, at least in this round.

The Wildcats are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog and an even more impressive 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win; showing they build on impressive wins.  That is a must in the tournament.

UCONN has played 8 games in 13 days.  They are tired.  I see Arizona taking control in the second half and pulling away with the win.  So you might want to look at the moneyline in this games as well.

In the other game:

I can't go against Butler.  They are getting 4 from Florida.  The Gators are more athletic, talented and may have the best player on the court in Erving Walker.  Still, take Butler and the 4.

So today's picks are Arizona and Butler.