UCLA -6 over Xavier 20* rare DOUBLE MAX WAGER PLAY

bgrant909 · #1 03-29-2008, 05:39 PM

UCLA - 6 (-110) 20*

A no brainer for me in this situation...

Xavier has only been an underdog twice this year. Coincidentally both times they were a 1.5 point dog and won outright by 4 points. These were games against Rhode Island and West Virgina. This tells us two things:

A) XAVIER PLAYED A RELATIVELY EASY SCHEDULE.

When youve been made a dog to Rhode Island (who didnt make the tourney), and West Virgina (who really only has one dominant offensive player) you know you dont belong with the big boys. While UCLA was playing the likes of Stanford, Oregon, USC, Wash St. Arizona and Arizona State( Who beat down the Xavier Musketeers), Xavier was playing Dayton, St Louis, St. Joes, George Washington, blah blah...catch my drift?

B) XAVIER HAS OVERACHIEVED.

Which I believe is a negative here. They are riding high, barely squeaking by West virgina, and are bound to come down to earth.

I believe,

UCLA's perimeter defenders will give Drew Lavender fits. Cut him out and the Musketeers' scoring efficiency goes down.

KLove will dominate. Xavier doesn't have an answer for him.

UCLA's experience in their bench will shine here. Look for guys like Keefe and MataReal to help keep the big guys fresh for the last 12 mins.

The game should be competetive until the last 5 mins or so when UCLA runs away.

GOOD LUCK ALL AND CASH EM BIG!!!!

Brian