Hammer The Book
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYS
MARCH MADNESS
ROTATION 513/514: 3-UNIT REGULAR: (12:15 PM) WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS (#5) vs KENTUCKY WIDLCATS (#4) (KENTUCKY -3 @ THE WYNN, ATLANTIS, BUCKEYE & THE MIRAGE, RELEASED @ 10:03 AM (ET) 3/19/11)
ROTATION 515/516: 4-UNIT HAMMER: (2:45 PM) UCLA BRUINS (#7) vs FLORIDA GATORS (#2) (FLORIDA -5 @ ATLANTIS, RELEASED @ 10:06 AM (ET) 3/19/11)
ROTATION 521/522: 5-UNIT BOMB: (5:15 PM) MOREHEAD STATE (#13) vs RICHMOND SPIDERS (#12) (RICHMOND -3 @ THE WYNN, PINNANCLE, INTERTOPS, EASY STREET, 5DIMES, ATLANTIS, BUCKEYE, BETED, BETUS & THE MIRAGE, RELEASED @ 10:09 AM (ET) 3/19/11)
ROTATION 531/532: 4-UNIT HAMMER: (2:00 PM) COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON @ CLEVELAND STATE (CLEVELAND ST. -4 @ CRIS, BOOKMAKER, BETUS, ATLANTIS, BADLANDS & BETED, RELEASED @ 10:11 AM (ET) 3/19/11)
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYS
MARCH MADNESS
ROTATION 513/514: 3-UNIT REGULAR: (12:15 PM) WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS (#5) vs KENTUCKY WIDLCATS (#4) (KENTUCKY -3 @ THE WYNN, ATLANTIS, BUCKEYE & THE MIRAGE, RELEASED @ 10:03 AM (ET) 3/19/11)
ROTATION 515/516: 4-UNIT HAMMER: (2:45 PM) UCLA BRUINS (#7) vs FLORIDA GATORS (#2) (FLORIDA -5 @ ATLANTIS, RELEASED @ 10:06 AM (ET) 3/19/11)
ROTATION 521/522: 5-UNIT BOMB: (5:15 PM) MOREHEAD STATE (#13) vs RICHMOND SPIDERS (#12) (RICHMOND -3 @ THE WYNN, PINNANCLE, INTERTOPS, EASY STREET, 5DIMES, ATLANTIS, BUCKEYE, BETED, BETUS & THE MIRAGE, RELEASED @ 10:09 AM (ET) 3/19/11)
ROTATION 531/532: 4-UNIT HAMMER: (2:00 PM) COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON @ CLEVELAND STATE (CLEVELAND ST. -4 @ CRIS, BOOKMAKER, BETUS, ATLANTIS, BADLANDS & BETED, RELEASED @ 10:11 AM (ET) 3/19/11)
Norm Hitzges
*Saturday Picks
·******** Double Play—Kentucky -3.5 vs WVU
·******** Double Play—Pitt -7.5 vs Butler
·******** San Diego St -6 vs Temple
·******** Gonzaga + vs BYU
·******** Cincy + vs UConn
NCAA
·******** Double Play—Kentucky -4 vs W. Virginia
·******** Double Play—Pittsburgh -8 vs Butler
·******** San Diego St -5.5 vs Temple
·******** Gonzaga -1.5 vs BYU
·******** Cincy +3.5 vs UConn
·******** Hawaii -4.5 vs SF
·******** College of Charleston +4.5 vs Cleveland St
NBA
·******** Miami -8 vs Denver
·******** Memphis -9 vs Indiana
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Late Consensus NCAA Selection
·******** Kentucky minus the points vs WVU (this agrees with our selection)
*Saturday Picks
·******** Double Play—Kentucky -3.5 vs WVU
·******** Double Play—Pitt -7.5 vs Butler
·******** San Diego St -6 vs Temple
·******** Gonzaga + vs BYU
·******** Cincy + vs UConn
NCAA
·******** Double Play—Kentucky -4 vs W. Virginia
·******** Double Play—Pittsburgh -8 vs Butler
·******** San Diego St -5.5 vs Temple
·******** Gonzaga -1.5 vs BYU
·******** Cincy +3.5 vs UConn
·******** Hawaii -4.5 vs SF
·******** College of Charleston +4.5 vs Cleveland St
NBA
·******** Miami -8 vs Denver
·******** Memphis -9 vs Indiana
*
Late Consensus NCAA Selection
·******** Kentucky minus the points vs WVU (this agrees with our selection)
Richie Carrera
of bookie assassin
15 DIMES Florida -5.5 over UCLA
Once again, just one game on the board that qualifies as a play. Florida laying 5.5 to UCLA. Let's get to Florida, who busted out of the gate in the 1st round, hammering UCSB by 28. Many suggested that Florida was an overrated #2 in the bracket. That premise may be all the motivation that the Gators need to fuel a blowout win today. I admit that I wasn't Florida's biggest fan this year, but I recognized over that course of the year, that this team does a lot of things well. They are a complete team from top to bottom that can score, rebound and play defense. Efficiency is the word that comes to mind when I think of the Gators. Some numbers to focus on: 9-3- That was their record on the road. I would have been happy with a 6-6 or 7-5 like most good teams usually have, but 9-3 shows me that this team brings their game no matter when they play. 4-1- Neural Site record. 15-4- Conference Record- Just another indicator of this team's resolve. Meanwhile, Ben Howland's gang was able to grab most of their wins at home (16-2). (Keep in mind that this game will be played in Tampa) They have been unable to maintain leads (See last game) I thought the first round matchup with Michigan St. was ironic- It pitted two disappointing teams against each other and ended up playing out in such a fashion where both teams, well, for lack of a better term.... disappointed. The bottom line is that UCLA is going to have to get out of their own way if they want to have a chance in this game... And I just can't see that happening, given what I have seen from them all season. Florida is just a better basketball team with better team chemistry (that counts for a lot this time of year) I look for Florida to grab a double digit lead late in the 2nd Half to seal things up.
of bookie assassin
15 DIMES Florida -5.5 over UCLA
Once again, just one game on the board that qualifies as a play. Florida laying 5.5 to UCLA. Let's get to Florida, who busted out of the gate in the 1st round, hammering UCSB by 28. Many suggested that Florida was an overrated #2 in the bracket. That premise may be all the motivation that the Gators need to fuel a blowout win today. I admit that I wasn't Florida's biggest fan this year, but I recognized over that course of the year, that this team does a lot of things well. They are a complete team from top to bottom that can score, rebound and play defense. Efficiency is the word that comes to mind when I think of the Gators. Some numbers to focus on: 9-3- That was their record on the road. I would have been happy with a 6-6 or 7-5 like most good teams usually have, but 9-3 shows me that this team brings their game no matter when they play. 4-1- Neural Site record. 15-4- Conference Record- Just another indicator of this team's resolve. Meanwhile, Ben Howland's gang was able to grab most of their wins at home (16-2). (Keep in mind that this game will be played in Tampa) They have been unable to maintain leads (See last game) I thought the first round matchup with Michigan St. was ironic- It pitted two disappointing teams against each other and ended up playing out in such a fashion where both teams, well, for lack of a better term.... disappointed. The bottom line is that UCLA is going to have to get out of their own way if they want to have a chance in this game... And I just can't see that happening, given what I have seen from them all season. Florida is just a better basketball team with better team chemistry (that counts for a lot this time of year) I look for Florida to grab a double digit lead late in the 2nd Half to seal things up.
John Chang
of bookie assassin
Denver Nuggets +8 over MIAMI HEAT, 10 dimes
This is way too many points for this situation. Both teams have won 4 out of their last 5 games, but we have to remember how the Heat have a penchant for not covering the number at home this season. The boys from South Beach are 3-5 ATS in their last 8 at the American Airlines Arena, while Denver is rolling on the road (6-1 ATS run.) On top of that, Denver possesses more team cohesion right now than Miami. With the acquision of new players in the Carmelo Anthony deal, the Nuggets have surprisingly found a way to get the best out of these players in the least amount of time. Not only are the new players stepping up, but familiar bench players such as Birdman Andersen are producing at a consistent rate. And better yet, these guys are actually playing defense. Danilo Gallinari will be in his second game back from injury, and he should have the cobwebs shook off him by tonight. Denver's got the talent, coaching, and teamwork to keep up with Miami in every category. They were cold last night when shooting from the perimeter, but I can't see that happening two nights in a row. Good spot to grab up the points here.
Richmond Spiders -4 over Morehead State Eagles, 10 dimes
Sure, Morehead State cruised through the 2nd half of the season. They won 13 out of their last 14 games. But who have they beat this year of significance besides Louisville? Nobody. They've padded their schedule all season against cupcakes in the Ohio Valley Conference, while Richmond has had to play a respectable schedule against the likes of VCU, Dayton, Xavier, Temple, Purdue, Old Dominion..you get the picture. While Richmond hasn't played the toughest schedule in the nation, they have much more experience in high profile games than Morehead. While on the subject of experience, Richmond has it. The Spiders start 4 seniors, 2 of which were named First-Team all A10. They rebound well, they vigorously defend, they share the ball, and they limit turnovers. While Morehead State is susceptable to the classic letdown scenario in this game, Richmond is a seasoned team with previous NCAA tourney experience, and they very much expected to beat Vanderbilt in the first round. I'm not buying into this Cinderella. Let's lay the chalk with the better team here.
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Denver Nuggets +8 over MIAMI HEAT, 10 dimes
This is way too many points for this situation. Both teams have won 4 out of their last 5 games, but we have to remember how the Heat have a penchant for not covering the number at home this season. The boys from South Beach are 3-5 ATS in their last 8 at the American Airlines Arena, while Denver is rolling on the road (6-1 ATS run.) On top of that, Denver possesses more team cohesion right now than Miami. With the acquision of new players in the Carmelo Anthony deal, the Nuggets have surprisingly found a way to get the best out of these players in the least amount of time. Not only are the new players stepping up, but familiar bench players such as Birdman Andersen are producing at a consistent rate. And better yet, these guys are actually playing defense. Danilo Gallinari will be in his second game back from injury, and he should have the cobwebs shook off him by tonight. Denver's got the talent, coaching, and teamwork to keep up with Miami in every category. They were cold last night when shooting from the perimeter, but I can't see that happening two nights in a row. Good spot to grab up the points here.
Richmond Spiders -4 over Morehead State Eagles, 10 dimes
Sure, Morehead State cruised through the 2nd half of the season. They won 13 out of their last 14 games. But who have they beat this year of significance besides Louisville? Nobody. They've padded their schedule all season against cupcakes in the Ohio Valley Conference, while Richmond has had to play a respectable schedule against the likes of VCU, Dayton, Xavier, Temple, Purdue, Old Dominion..you get the picture. While Richmond hasn't played the toughest schedule in the nation, they have much more experience in high profile games than Morehead. While on the subject of experience, Richmond has it. The Spiders start 4 seniors, 2 of which were named First-Team all A10. They rebound well, they vigorously defend, they share the ball, and they limit turnovers. While Morehead State is susceptable to the classic letdown scenario in this game, Richmond is a seasoned team with previous NCAA tourney experience, and they very much expected to beat Vanderbilt in the first round. I'm not buying into this Cinderella. Let's lay the chalk with the better team here.
