Kansas Pulls a Houdini Act and Beats Ohio State

Kansas has been underated and under appreciated all season, their best player made sure that would happen no more.

Tyshawn Taylor made two big free throws late, and All-American Thomas Robinson finished with 19 points and eight rebounds Saturday to lift the Jayhawks to a come-from-behind 64-62 win against Ohio State in the Final Four -- a game Kansas led for a grand total of 3 minutes, 48 seconds.

The Jayhawks (32-6), who trailed by as many as 13, overcame another deficit and finally held on against the Buckeyes (31-8).

Another magic act may be needed on Monday night.  Kentucky awaits in the Championship game.

"It's a dream to play the best team in the country, up 'til now, hands down, the most consistent," Kansas coach Bill Self said. "It's a thrill. And I think it's even more of a thrill for us because I don't think anybody thought we could get here."

NCAA Tournament Plays of the Day for 3/25/12

Kansas and Kentucky

After going 2-0 yesterday, it's time to win two more.

Kansas and North Carolina.  A couple of heavyweights doing battle today in St. Louis. 

Both teams haven't played their best in reaching this point and have been pseudo escape artists.

With oddsmakers not sure of North Carolina will be at full-strength, the Tar Heels are getting 2 points.  I still like Kansas to win and cover.  I'm not sure if it is because they are playing close to home in St. Louis, or that they matchup well with North Carolina.

One other trend, not sure if it matters, but North Carolina is 6-20 ATS in their last 26 Sun. games.

Take Kansas and give the 2.

The first game today today is Baylor and Kentucky.

Can any team slow down Kentucky?

On the surface, Baylor appears to have athletes to contain what Kentucky brings to the table.  But the line is up to Kentucky -8.  This is a trap.  They are begging you to take Baylor, don't do it!

The Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5.  They will win again by double-digits.  Everything Baylor does, Kentucky does better.

It should be a fun game to watch. 

Saturday Big XII Basketball Play of the Day: Missouri

It's one of the Big XII's biggest games anytime these two teams play.

Today #2 Kansas crosses the border into Missouri to take on the #24 Tigers.

Missouri is getting 3 points as home team and I like that.

The Tigers are unbeaten at home this season with a 17-0 record, they also are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games.

Kansas is playing to get a #1 seed in the NCAA Tourney, so they will be playing hard, but I still like Missouri getting the 3.

This game begins early at noon Eastern.