Looking for the #1 Internet gambling & College basketball handicapping info site on the WWW? Get the best\u00a0College Basketball Picks<\/strong><\/a> in the industry to help you win more when you bet on College Hoops with CappersPicks.com.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR TOP COLLEGE BASKETBALL HANDICAPPERS \u2014\u2013><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n We invite you to check out our Sponsor Sportsbook \u2013\u00a0$20.00 Mobile Free Bet + Reduced Juice Fridays<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Team records:<\/strong><\/p>\n West Virginia: 30-6 SU, 16-19 ATS West Virginia vs Kentucky Odds<\/strong> The Elite Eight contest will take place at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY at 7:00PM on Saturday.<\/p>\n The last meeting between these two teams was in the 08\/09 season. Kentucky beat WVU in Morgantown as an eight point dog 54-43.<\/p>\n Cornell did a pretty good job slowing down the pace of the game against Kentucky but the younger Wildcats showed great patience. This team is a beast in the paint led mainly by Demarcus Cousins who led the team with 16 against Cornell, missing only one shot from the field. <\/p>\n West Virginia has a very good forward line but they do not have the bulk to bother Cousins, who is spelled by the similarly sized but less talented Daniel Orton. Throw in Patrick Patterson and you can see why this team is fifth in the country in rebounds per game. If West Virginia front line is up to the task the imbalance in the backcourt seems nearly impossible to overcome. Although only freshman, John Wall and Eric Bledsoe form what is probably the most talented backcourt in the country. <\/p>\n They are super quick, can get into the lane and shoot well enough to keep teams honest. <\/p>\n Kentucky is not a good matchup for the Mountaineers.<\/p>\n West Virginia’s defense was very impressive against Washington but Kentucky has a much more diverse attack to contend with. The key for the Mountaineers is going to be holding their own on the boards because if Kentucky gets multiple shots per trip they will score. West Virginia really needs Devin Ebanks to step up in this one. <\/p>\n Coming into the season some saw him as a potential lottery pick but DaSean Butler has outshined him all season long. There is going to be a lot of NBA talent on the floor but most of it is in Blue and White. Butler needs support and Ebanks is the most likely source. <\/p>\n The Cats are a tough matchup for WVU. <\/p>\n No one is the Big East has the kind of quality bigs they do and their backcourt is fantastic. <\/p>\n West Virginia has to hope that they can frustrate them enough into making freshman mistakes.<\/p>\n Betting Trends:<\/strong><\/p>\n Mountaineers are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog. Free Wildcats vs. Mountaineers CBB Pick<\/strong><\/p>\n From the paragraphs above you wouldn’t think this was a 1 vs. 2 matchup. Kentucky has been very impressive in the Tournament while WVU has been more gritty than good. Everything seems to be lining up for the Cats and the Mountaineers weakness at guard will be finally exposed. <\/p>\n Kentucky feels like a safe play.<\/p>\n Score prediction: <\/strong>Kentucky 81 – West Virginia 70<\/p>\n Gamblers looking for the best online\u00a0free Final 4 march madness picks<\/strong><\/a> and 2010 bracket predictions? 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\nKentucky: 35-2 SU, 20-15 ATS <\/p>\n
\nKentucky is installed as a -4 favourite.
\nWest Virginia +4.5
\nOver\/Under<\/strong>: 134
\nMoneyline<\/strong>: WV +160, Kentucky -190<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMountaineers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.
\nMountaineers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games as an underdog.
\nWildcats are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games.
\nWildcats are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite.
\nWildcats are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games.
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