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Herman

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What's the GameLive general consensus on this 8.5 point spread? Cornell is a good story and all, and the public is eating up the good story and the line has moved towards Cornell, from 9 or 9.5 down to 8.5.

Over a 40 minute game, Kentucky's athleticism is just too much. I see this one being a rout, around a 20 point win and it would not shock me to win by 30.

If I were actually wagering money in sportsbooks, this would be the biggest bet of my life. Complete mismatch.
 
Biggest bet of your life on a game featuring your favorite team?

I now see why you don't wager in sportsbooks anymore.
 
I also thought Wisconsin would beat Cornell, so my estimation of that preppy Ivy squad obviously isn't something I have a lot of confidence in. On the surface though, I agree with you; Kentucky should pick them apart. My gut tells me that we're in for a 'Cuse/Duke final, so I still think Kentucky will choke at some point during the weekend.
 
Herman 4-3 -22.96



Herman please don't give me anymore crappy plays. I can't take the heartbreak anymore. You're my last ranked guy when I follow him. Be gentle this weekend.
 
RogueScholar
I also thought Wisconsin would beat Cornell, so my estimation of that preppy Ivy squad obviously isn't something I have a lot of confidence in. On the surface though, I agree with you; Kentucky should pick them apart. My gut tells me that we're in for a 'Cuse/Duke final, so I still think Kentucky will choke at some point during the weekend.
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Professionally, would you say this is a Lakers-Nets Match-up?
 
Last I checked 4-3 is winning? Bet the same amount every game.

Scholar you have been wrong about UK all year.

Durito not interested in wagering, appreciate the offer though.
 
Don't know if it will be a blowout, but UK should cover. Temple and Wiscy had no inside game. They rely on defense. UK has so much firepower even if their defense isn't that great don't see how the Bid Red stays with them. Might seem easy for Cornell to slow game down but not against these athletes IMO. How will Cornell avoid UK from going inside on offense and not get in foul trouble. IMO the fairy tale ends. :thumbup:
 
At -8.5, Kentucky is the play.
What rational/statistical argument is there against this?
 
Oops I transposed it wrong. 3-4. Units is the same.

But whatever!!! Stop losing when I follow for big! I bet all kinds of different amounts!

Herman godammit if I ever meet you, your face is going to meet the pavement for losing me money!
 
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At -8.5, Kentucky is the play.
What rational/statistical argument is there against this?
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People who hate Kentucky and think Cornell is a good story, so they bet it because they are rooting for them.
 
I think anything can happen in this game but -8.5 is very tempting. What's the real line?
 
InTheHole
Professionally, would you say this is a Lakers-Nets Match-up?
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No, because I think Cornell still truly believes they can ball with the likes of Kentucky. The Nets have accepted that they don't have the pieces necessary to compete with the Lakers, and that makes them less dangerous.
 
Not sure what you mean by real line. Bottom line is Kentucky names the score here. You have 4 NBA first round picks in 3 months balling against a bunch of white Ivy Leaguers and the spread is only 8.5.
 
Herman
Not sure what you mean by real line. Bottom line is Kentucky names the score here. You have 4 NBA first round picks in 3 months balling against a bunch of white Ivy Leaguers and the spread is only 8.5.
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The statistical line (Durito can jump in any time with a "LOL"). How much of the "story" has been been built into that number. DO you really think it should be -20?....-11 to -13 if anything IMO
 
the limit on this game at pinny is 20k right now. if the line was far off, someone smart would be betting and it would move. kenpom makes it 9 as well.
 
Herman
Not sure what you mean by real line. Bottom line is Kentucky names the score here. You have 4 NBA first round picks in 3 months balling against a bunch of white Ivy Leaguers and the spread is only 8.5.
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Herman, most here will be on KY -8.5, including those arguing against.
 
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