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Cheat Sheet: VCU Rams vs Butler Bulldogs - 4/2/2011

VCU Rams vs Butler Bulldogs [CBS | 6:05 PM ET]
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RAMS: VCU has all but passed George Mason for the most shocking Final Four participant ever. The Rams were one of the last 4 teams into the NCAA Tournament, but they are proving the Tournament Committee did nothing more than save the best for last. VCU is 28-11 SU and 18-20 ATS overall this season. The Rams are 10-2 SU and 7-4 ATS in neutral court settings this season. VCU has been the listed underdog in each of their past 7 games, and they've gone 6-1 both SU and ATS during that stretch. The Rams have been the listed underdog of at least 4.5 points in each of their NCAA Tournament games thus far. VCU is 11-4 ATS overall this season as the listed underdog. The Rams are 10-7 ATS in non-conference games this season. VCU hasn't handled lengthy breaks well, as they are 0-2 ATS with 5 or more days off in between games. F Jamie Skeen leads VCU in scoring and rebounding this season, averaging 15.4 PPG and 7.4 RPG. The Rams are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU win. VCU is 9-0 ATS in their last 9 NCAA Tournament games. The Rams are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. VCU is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS win. The Rams are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games. VCU is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as the listed underdog. The Rams are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Rams are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games. VCU is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games.

Projected Score: 61

Rams are 9-0 ATS last 9 NCAA Tournament games as the listed underdog.

Over is 10-3 last 13 games following a SU win.

G Ed Nixon (shoulder) is probable.

BULLDOGS: (-2.5, O/U 133) Butler is 1 win away from playing for back to back National Championships. The Bulldogs have done everything possible to shed the label "mid-major." It's ironic that the only team in their way is a fellow mid-major team. Butler has been the listed underdog in each of their 4 NCAA Tournament games this year. The Bulldogs have won their last 13 games SU coming into tonight. Butler is a very profitable tournament team, as they've won every postseason game ATS this year. The Bulldogs are 27-9 SU and 19-13-2 ATS this season. Butler is 8-1 SU and 9-0 ATS in neutral court settings this year. The Bulldogs are 11-12 ATS as the listed favorite this season. Butler is 11-2 ATS in non-conference games this season, as well as 3-2 ATS with 5 or more days of rest in between games. F Matt Howard is averaging team highs of 16.7 PPG and 7.7 RPG for Butler this season. The Bulldogs are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU win. Butler is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win. The Bulldogs are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Bulldogs are 21-4-2 ATS in their last 27 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. Butler is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 NCAA Tournament games as the listed favorite. The Bulldogs are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 NCAA Tournament games. Butler is 19-7 ATS in their last 26 Saturday games.

Projected Score: 71 (SIDE of the Day)

Bulldogs are 15-2 ATS last 17 neutral site games.

Under is 7-2 last 9 NCAA Tournament games.

None Reported.
Kentucky Wildcats vs UCONN Huskies [CBS | 8:45 PM ET]
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WILDCATS: (-2.5, O/U 140) Kentucky has had an impressive run to the Final Four, as they beat overall top seed Ohio St, as well as North Carolina and West Virginia. Kentucky expected to be good this year, but certainly not better than last years version of the Wildcats. Kentucky has learned how to win close games, something they will need to do tonight to beat UCONN. The Wildcats are 29-8 SU and 16-15-1 ATS overall this season. Kentucky is 10-1 SU and 8-3 ATS in neutral court settings this year. The Wildcats are 14-14 ATS as the listed favorite this season, including 8-10-1 ATS as a single digit favorite. Kentucky has revenge tonight, as they've already lost to UCONN once this season as a 5.5 favorite. Kentucky is 9-4 ATS in non-conference games this year. The Wildcats are 2-1 ATS with 5 or more days off in between contests. PG Brandon Knight has grown up before our eyes, as he's become one of the most complete and clutch players in the nation. Knight is averaging team highs of 17.3 PPG and 4.2 APG this season for Kentucky. The Wildcats are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games. Kentucky is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of up to 6.5 points. The Wildcats are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 non-conference games. The Wildcats are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU win. Kentucky is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. Kentucky is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Wildcats are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games. The Wildcats are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 games against the Big East. Kentucky is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following an ATS win.

Projected Score: 75 (OVER-Total of the Day)

Wildcats are 8-2 ATS last 10 NCAA Tournament games as the listed favorite.

Under is 5-0 last 5 games following an ATS win.

None Reported.

HUSKIES: UCONN continues to excel in tournament play, as they've reached the Final Four. The Huskies were considered a Big East afterthought when the season began, and they've proven every doubter and then some wrong. UCONN is 30-9 SU and 21-12 ATS overall this season. The Huskies are a perfect 12-0 SU and 11-1 ATS in neutral court settings this year. No team in the nation can match the Huskies records on neutral courts, which will give them an advantage in the Final Four. UCONN is 10-3 ATS as the listed underdog this season. UCONN is 8-1 ATS in non-conference games this season. The Huskies will be playing just their 2nd game of the season with more than 5 days off between contests. G Kemba Walker is the most dynamic scorer in the Final Four, as he's averaging a team high 23.5 PPG. Walker also averages a team high 4.5 APG this year, while also leading the team in free throw percentage at 81.8%. The Huskies are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games as the listed underdog. UCONN is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog up to 6.5 points. The Huskies are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall. UCONN is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. The Huskies are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 NCAA Tournament games. UCONN is 26-9 ATS in their last 35 games following a SU win. The Huskies are 23-8 ATS in their last 31 games as the listed underdog. UCONN is 19-7 ATS in their last 26 neutral site games. The Huskies are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games against the SEC.

Projected Score: 71

Huskies are 9-1 ATS last 10 non-conference games.

Over is 9-4 last 13 NCAA Tournament games.

None Reported.

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