Go Kentucky, why did the bookies make the 4 seed a

[era veteran]

one point favorite over the 2 seed.

Because the NCAA sucks at their job. If UK prevails and wins the title,it will have been the hardest bracket in my memory.

[taterguy]

1. I concur that the NCAA sucks at their job.

That will probably be the only thing we agree about today.

[underpants]

2. Given the multiple UK game fixing scandals it is strange that you put the two together

UK basketball is a history of racism AND point shaving all rolled up into one.

That and just being arrogant assholes.

psst-- VCU :rofl:

[era veteran]

3. The Capital of the Confederate States Richmond Virginia

Racism? When was that?
Point Shaving? When was that?

Arrogant assholes? This coming from a city full of fake FFV assholes? The top of the line in assholes.

Yes, We are arrogant, assholes, if you like. We race horses, make Bourbon,& grow weed. We have kicked a bit of ass in basketball.
The University of Kentucky is 31-8 all time vs the State of Virginia so bring it.
GO BIG BLUE

[madinmaryland]

6. Way TOO Funny!! Two DU'ers arguing about which of their states is/was the most racist!!

:rofl:

Only on DU!!

[era veteran]

9. Assholes, the subject of, was the main point.

I laugh with you though. The sad thing is that a lot of folks/states are racists.

[madinmaryland]

10. Just to be fair, Maryland still has pockets of Klanners in the western part

of the state.

[underpants]

4. Who is this fat jerkhole for UK #55?

That guy is obnoxious

[era veteran]

5. Any other ass or jerk holes you need info on?

55 Josh Harrellson Forward 6-10 275 SR/2L St. Charles, Mo. (SW Illinois College)

[dbackjon]

7. Over/under on how quickly Kentucky has to vacate Final Four

apparance?

[era veteran]

8. Over/under on whether you understand spellcheck?

[Awsi Dooger]

11. Las Vegas odds are strictly power ratings

That's all there is to it, nothing magical and not based on feel. Adjusted by home court, if any.

Kentucky has had a higher power rating than North Carolina all year. Many teams who did not get selected for the tournament were rated markedly higher than teams with decent seeding. It's hardly the top 64 or 68 teams.

At this point the oddsmakers have access to more sets of respected power ratings than ever before. Right now the numbers the sharp bettors pay attention to are Ken Pomeroy at Kenpom.com. He tracks everything, from pace to rebounds to proficiency.

The betting lines always move in Pomeroy's direction these days. If his numbers estimate Kansas to win 80-64, and the line is -12 and the total is 151, the spread will go up and the total will go down. Eventually everything starts to mirror Pomeroy's number.

I don't use it for betting purposes. My college basketball systems are excellent. But it certainly tells you which direction the line will move. If I like the team Pomeroy opposes I'll wait for the line to move in my favor in the late going.

http://kenpom.com/