Kentucky is a big public favorite again, but the Mountaineers are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 NCAA Tournament games. The Mountaineers beat up Maryland in the third round, and will attack Kentucky with their full-court pressure. West Virginia specializes in forcing turnovers and led the nation in steals (10.9) during the regular season. The Mountaineers forced 23 turnovers in the 69-59 victory over Maryland after badgering Buffalo into 17 during the NCAA Tournament round of 64. The Kentucky Wildcats faced a similarly tough defensive front against Cincinnati in the third round and got off to a slow start before easing to a 64-51 win. Kentucky is 0-3-1 ATS in NCAA Tournament games. Take the points on West Virginia.
This pick was released to clients on March 26, 2015 at 9:43AM ET.
CBB
West Virginia vs. Kentucky
March 26, 2015
9:45 PM Eastern
1.5 units on West Virginia +13.5 (-110) (risk 1.5 to return 2.86)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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