March 27, 2009, at 6:49 am
Here at That’s-All-Folks.com, we really don’t like to brag but after a perfect four for four night, we’re gonna.
Not only were all four selections correct, it’s almost as if each games write-up was perfect too. Even the predictions of margin of victory were near exact for three out of four games! I would suggest if you want to know who will win tonight’s games, just read below!
(12) Arizona (21-13) vs. (1) Louisville (29-4) 7:10ET Tip
The Louisville Cardinals pulled off a rare feat for the Big East this year, winning the Regular Season crown, Big East Tournament, and capturing the number 1 overall seed in the tournament. Arizona pulled off a rare feat by making this tournament when they should not have been considered. Whether you agree with their selection or not, they have played well enough to advance to the Sweet 16. Unfortunately, the party stops here. Louisville has what I consider to be the deepest team remaining in the tournament, and should have little trouble dispensing an over-achieving Wildcats team. From Tip-Off to final horn, this one will be an annihilation.
PREDICTION: Louisville Cardinals by 19
(3) Syracuse (28-9) vs. (2) Oklahoma (29-5) 7:25ET Tip
Player of the year Blake Griffin takes on the Orange of Syracuse in what proves to be the most even of the Sweet 16 games. (At least on paper) Syracuse has had a few memorable games of late, specifically in the Big East tournament where they outlasted UCONN in six overtimes. The Sooners have played well enough not to sweat the last few minutes but you can guarantee this one won’t be as easy for them. If Jackson and Onuaku can stay out of foul trouble, (Hard to do against Griffin) expect the Orange to find their way into the Elite 8.
PREDICTION: Syracuse Orangemen by 5
(3) Kansas (27-7) vs. (2) Michigan St (28-6) 9:35ET Tip
The rebuilding year that Kansas was supposed to have just won’t end as tonight they face-off against #2 seed Michigan St. The Spartans come into this match-up winning the Big Ten regular season title, which was no major accomplishment yet again. Summers and Lucas have provided sparks for the Spartans this year but the team lacks consistent shooting throughout a game, making them a shaky selection for the next round. Kansas has certainly over-performed this year, and unless Aldrich has another triple-double, expect Michigan St. to squeak by in a terribly sloppy game.
PREDICTION: Michigan St Spartans by 2
(4) Gonzaga (28-5) vs. (1) North Carolina (30-4) 9:55ET Tip
The North Carolina Tar Heels playing only a few miles from home take on the Bracket Busters of years ago Gonzaga Bulldogs for what should be the game that wraps up the Sweet 16. Gonzaga had a cake-walk first two games, beating Akron and Western Kentucky (Not convincingly) and North Carolina should be able to take advantage. Although Gonzaga played a tough non-conference schedule, they haven’t faced a top quality team in months. With Lawson back to 90+%, expect this game to be a romp like the first, regardless of what Heytvelt and Daye can do for Gonzaga.
PREDICTION: North Carolina Tarheels by 20
