I apologize for the lack of blogs this week, but I was clearly distraught over Michigan still and needed to grieve in peace. After several days of loathing, I’m finally ready to take a look at the board and get back after it. We’re still over .500 at 33-26 in picks with money to lose (responsibly), so let’s gooooooo!!!!
No. 2 Houston vs No. 1 Baylor(-5) (135)
Baylor is an absolute wagon and ran right through Mus Bus’s Arkansas squad. I actually don’t know how the spread isn’t higher in this game, I’ve called Houston a fraud 2 seed and will continue to call them such until they win the title. Not happenin’, I’ll take the Bears -5 in a landslide.
No. 11 UCLA vs No. 1 Gonzaga(-14.5) (146.5)
Typing UCLA just brought back negative emotions, but we’re not picking on emotions anymore, we’re better than that. UCLA has been able to muddy it up against every team they’ve faced in this tourney, but I’m not sure that’s possible with this Gonzaga team. They’ve covered in every game throughout the tournament and have been hands down the best team in the country throughout the season. Maybe it means they’re statistically due to not cover, but I’ll roll with their hot hand -14.5. The bookmakers must feel as though UCLA can actually slow the game down to set the total at 146.5….I’m also leaning toward the over in this game as well with a little same game parlay.
I’ll stop pouting and get back after it. We only have 3 games left, so we need to cherish this opportunity. Gonzaga and Baylor might blow Houston and UCLA out by 50 each, but you sit through those games and remember what it was like without the tournament last year. Love you, bye.
The Morning Flush 