WILDCATS: (-1, O/U 146) Kentucky is 1 win away from their first Final Four berth since 1998, which coincides with the last time they won the NCAA Championship. The Wildcats are playing their best basketball of the season right now, as Ohio St. can attest. Buckeyes Coach Thad Matta said Kentucky was the best team they had faced all season. Kentucky is 28-8 SU and 15-15-1 ATS overall this year. The Wildcats are 9-1 SU and 7-3 ATS in neutral court settings this season. Kentucky is 7-10-1 ATS as a single digit favorite this season. The biggest difference since they faced North Carolina earlier this season is that the Wildcats have learned how to win close games. PG Brandon Knight is coming off a game winning shot over Ohio St, and he'll take that confidence to the court tonight. Knight is averaging team highs of 17.2 PPG and 4.2 APG this season for Kentucky. The Wildcats are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games. Kentucky is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win. The Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. Kentucky is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Wildcats are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Sunday games. The Wildcats are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following an ATS win. Kentucky is 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games against the ACC.

Projected Score: 71

RAMS: VCU is one win from an improbable Final Four run. The Rams were lucky to even make the field of 68, which resulted in them beating USC for the right to play in the tournament. NCAA Tournament officials received alot of flak regarding the admission of VCU into the Tournament. The Rams have proven that they belong, as they have played scintillating defense while getting some timely offensive production. VCU held off Florida St. in their Sweet 16 game, winning 72-71 SU in overtime. The Rams have been the listed underdog in all 4 of their NCAA Tournament games. VCU is 27-11 SU and 17-20 ATS overall this season. The Rams are 9-2 SU and 6-4 ATS in neutral court settings this year. VCU is 10-4 ATS overall as the listed underdog this season. The Rams are trying to become the latest CAA team to make an unbelievable run to the Final Four. It seems like just yesterday that George Mason was battling for the right to play in the National Championship. F Jamie Skeen leads the Rams with 15.1 PPG and 7.3 RPG overall this season. G Bradford Burgess is averaging 14.4 PPG and 6.2 RPG for VCU this year, 2nd on the team in  both categories. The Rams are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 NCAA Tournament games. VCU is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. The Rams are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a winning SU record. VCU is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The Rams are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win.

Projected Score: 64