Pillow Fights over with...let the Madness begin

Early game plays, second session should be up round 5pm

Syracuse vs Georgetown
If Wright and Clark stay in the zone like yesterday, hopefully Freeman can contribute and we could see an outright upset. Line is probably set too high given the entire world expecting Cuse to bounceback, but beating a team 3 times is always difficult (a theme for today) so I expect Gtown to give a maximum effort. They have put together 2 fantastic defensive efforts lately and Syracuse has been weak at the offensive end at times.
Play: Georgetown +6

Marquette vs Villanova
Teams are too evenly matched and the Golden Eagles perimeter defense too stout to pass up the points. Again, beating a team 3 times is tough especially when the first 2 were as tight as these matchups.
Play: Marquette +5.5

Memphis vs Houston
Tigers playing very well of late and can take care of the ball so Houston defense shouldn’t pose much threat. Memphis knows they need a good run to get a bid, and Houston doesn’t play well on the boards to take advantage of Memphis’ weakness. Also coming off a tough loss @ Houston a few weeks ago. Unders have been the play thusfar in conference tourneys, but over worth a look these teams steam it up and down and Memphis much better at shooting this year.
Play: Memphis -6

UCLA vs Arizona
In conference play Wildcats have been superior team, so even though we are going against the 3 wins theory, Bruins not catching points makes it tough to back them. Vegas probably thinking semi-home court advantage and brand name will have people taking UCLA…not the case, Wildcats biggest threat to crash Pac 10 title game.
Play: Arizona E

South Carolina vs Alabama
Winner gets an NIT bid and a shot at Kentucky, LOT ON THE LINE HERE. Tide seems like the easy play getting Green back and having beating USC last week, but something tells me the ‘Cocks will be ready to go (and not just because it’s a Gold Sheet Key Release). Alabama has had some brutal scoring droughts, so while they can contain Downey with their superior defense, hopefully the big stage and the big arena lead to a few too many bricks with Downey taking over late.
Play: South Carolina +2.5