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The Connecticut Huskies and North Carolina Tar Heels, true to #1 seed form, waltzed into the final four. Most of the opponents these two teams have faced have lost by significant margins, so perhaps the Final Four will be the first big test of their basketball abilities.

Michigan State initially had a close one with #1 seed Louisville, but the game opened up in the second half and Michigan State game out on top for a decisive win. The depth of Michigan State’s bench was a clear factor in its win: Goran Suton, alone had 19 points to his name while teammates Lucas and Summers had 10 and 12 points respectively.

The big surprise is Villanova, which inched past a strong Syracuse squad to make the Final Four for the first time in years. Despite a game leading 28 points from Syracuse’s Sam Young, Villanova fought tooth and nail to the final minutes, pulling off a 78-76 game that had the crowd on its feet. Villanova will face North Carolina in the final four. If Nova can continue its impressive run, the semifinal game with the Tar Heels should be a nail biter.

Despite Louisville’s loss, it is still amazing to note the dominance of the Big East in this year’s tournament. 2 of the 4 final teams are from the Big East (Connecticut, Villanova), and had Louisville won, an astounding 75% of the final four would be credited to the dominant Big East basketball conference.

Amongst sports bettors, 2 team Final Four parlay bets are favorites, but usually high level of competition makes straight bets or totals a little safer for the recreational gambler. Some favor North Carolina and Connecticut as the national finalists, making an interesting 2 team parlay possibility. Still, one can’t dismiss the impressive performance of Villanova and Michigan State, who have survived stiff competition to get their Final Four bids.

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After a couple days rest, the NCAA tournament kicks back into high gear, with the opening game of the “Sweet 16″ tomorrow. Purdue vs. Connecticut, from the West bracket, begins at 7:07 EDT, and then Xavier faces Pittsburgh, from the East bracket, at 7:27 EDT. Thank God for the time difference, or else college hoops fans would have to resort to split screen TV or constantly hitting the “last channel” button on the remote control!

Linesmakers favor Conn and Pitt in their respective games, which look relatively routine in nature. If you’re looking to make a conservative 2 team parlay bet, take Connecticut and Pittsburgh as the easy winners. The real excitement occurs with the back end of the East/West Sweet 16 play, where more closely seeded teams will go head to head for a ticket to the Elite 8.

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THE BUZZ: Connecticut’s size in the frontcourt can create a matchup nightmare for just about any team in the nation, but Dyson’s injury has made the backcourt a major concern. Pittsburgh showed that neutralizing Thabeet can make the Huskies look like an ordinary team, but most of Connecticut’s opponents won’t have a big man anywhere near as strong as DeJuan Blair. Connecticut has the size and experience of a Final Four contender, but that lack of depth could keep the Huskies from getting to Detroit.

Action in the MidWest and South brackets picks up on March 27, with North Carolina and Louisville leading the way. Then, it’s just a one day break before the Elite 8 begins. Are you ready for some basketball?

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