Miami still 5pt Favorites (O/U is 127) / Vegas Insider write-up

[wardle2wade]

The Hurricanes opened at -5.5 on Sunday night before moving quickly to -5.  That's where they still sit today.

Our game's write-up is below... (http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/story.cfm/story/1390995)

Also, here are all the Sweet 16 lines: http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/las-vegas/  

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East Regional

(2) Miami vs. (3) Marquette - 7:15 PM EST - CBS

The first tip-off at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. involves two teams that weren't expected to be playing in this round when the season began. The Hurricanes continued their magical run by holding off Illinois in Sunday's round of 32 with a 63-59 triumph, but failed to cash as eight-point favorites. However, UM will be without one of its key players for Thursday's Sweet 16 showdown with Marquette.

Center Reggie Johnson underwent minor knee surgery on Tuesday, which will keep him out of this weekend's action. Johnson's productivity dipped following a thumb injury in December's Diamond Head Classic in Hawaii, as 'Canes big man has not scored more than eight points in any of the last 12 games. In Sunday's win over Illinois, Johnson failed to score a single point in 18 minutes, but point guard Shane Larkin came through with a huge three-pointer in the final minute to take the lead for good.

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Marquette managed to qualify for this round after squeaking by Davidson and Butler in the first two games. In the victory over Davidson in the second round, the Golden Eagles erased a five-point deficit in the final 41 seconds to shock the Wildcats, 59-58. Buzz Williams' team couldn't cash as 3 ½-point favorites, the fifth consecutive non-cover away from Milwaukee. The Golden Eagles held off Butler in the third round on Saturday, 74-72, as many closing numbers had Marquette as two-point 'chalk,' while the line hovered at 1 ½ for most of the day.

The Hurricanes turned in one of the better ATS records in the country at 21-10-1, as Jim Larranaga's club is riding a 4-1 ATS run. Miami is in the midst of a 7-3 'over' stretch, but the offense has been held to 65 points or less three times, including in the Illinois victory. The 'Canes are facing Marquette for the first time in school history, while searching for their first-ever appearance in the Elite Eight.

Miami is listed as five-point favorites, while the total is set at 127.

[wardle2wade]

This is also a pretty great breakdown of the Sweet 16 matchups against the spread... http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/tournament/brackets/breakdown/regionals/

[warriorchick]

The Hurricanes opened at -5.5 on Sunday night before moving quickly to -5.  That's where they still sit today.

Our game's write-up is below... (http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/story.cfm/story/1390995)

Also, here are all the Sweet 16 lines: http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/las-vegas/  

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East Regional

(2) Miami vs. (3) Marquette - 7:15 PM EST - CBS

The first tip-off at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. involves two teams that weren't expected to be playing in this round when the season began. The Hurricanes continued their magical run by holding off Illinois in Sunday's round of 32 with a 63-59 triumph, but failed to cash as eight-point favorites. However, UM will be without one of its key players for Thursday's Sweet 16 showdown with Marquette.

Center Reggie Johnson underwent minor knee surgery on Tuesday, which will keep him out of this weekend's action. Johnson's productivity dipped following a thumb injury in December's Diamond Head Classic in Hawaii, as 'Canes big man has not scored more than eight points in any of the last 12 games. In Sunday's win over Illinois, Johnson failed to score a single point in 18 minutes, but point guard Shane Larkin came through with a huge three-pointer in the final minute to take the lead for good.

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Marquette managed to qualify for this round after squeaking by Davidson and Butler in the first two games. In the victory over Davidson in the second round, the Golden Eagles erased a five-point deficit in the final 41 seconds to shock the Wildcats, 59-58. Buzz Williams' team couldn't cash as 3 ½-point favorites, the fifth consecutive non-cover away from Milwaukee. The Golden Eagles held off Butler in the third round on Saturday, 74-72, as many closing numbers had Marquette as two-point 'chalk,' while the line hovered at 1 ½ for most of the day.

The Hurricanes turned in one of the better ATS records in the country at 21-10-1, as Jim Larranaga's club is riding a 4-1 ATS run. Miami is in the midst of a 7-3 'over' stretch, but the offense has been held to 65 points or less three times, including in the Illinois victory. The 'Canes are facing Marquette for the first time in school history, while searching for their first-ever appearance in the Elite Eight.

Miami is listed as five-point favorites, while the total is set at 127.

So what?

[wardle2wade]

So what?

We must all be on heightened anxiety.  This was just an fyi for those who like these things. 

I think MU wins by 6... also think Cuse wins by at least 8.  Vegas disagrees.

[Groin_pull]

Miami as a 5 point fave feels right. Can't argue with it.

[MUFC9295]

What is the money line?

[wardle2wade]

What is the money line?

MU is anywhere from +200 to +220.  Miami is -270.

[MUFC9295]

I like MU and points.  Even down big, I can see them fighting all 40 minutes and ruining the spread.  But I'd sprinkle some on the money line, too.

[We R Final Four]

I like MU and points.  Even down big, I can see them fighting all 40 minutes and ruining the spread.  But I'd sprinkle some on the money line, too.

You would or you are betting on MU? Think its funny when non bettors comment on what the line is. If your betting is determined by what scoopers are saying--stop betting.

[MUFC9295]

I haven't checked my site today, but should come in close.  I'll put a bit down.  I'm no whale, but don't nickel and dime either.  I'd have thought MU would be more +150-ish.  Funny how the pundits don't give us any credit, but sometimes Vegas knows best.  Here, it sounds like we're in for it at -5/+200.  But the team grinds it out and I like it enough for a "sprinkle."

[wardle2wade]

Line is back at Miami -5.5 again, and another site now has Miami by 6.  Aka the money is coming in on the Hurricanes. 

Hope to see MU prove the betting public wrong.

[RawdogDX]

Line is back at Miami -5.5 again, and another site now has Miami by 6.  Aka the money is coming in on the Hurricanes. 

Hope to see MU prove the betting public wrong.

Casinos would be a lot smaller if the public was right