mick cronin

  • Thursday, March 23, 2023

Las Vegas - Is UCLA still thinking about the 2021 tournament when Gonzaga knocked the Bruins out in a spectacular Final Four OT game? You BET! And yes, we ARE betting. The number is sitting at UCLA -1.5 and we expect the kids from L.A. to get their pound of flesh. The West Regional is in Las Vegas, and since both teams played their conference tournament in Vegas, no edge for either squad. However, Gonzaga's last two wins did not really impress. The Zags beat a bunch of Frogs from TCU, 84-81, and a National Park, Grand Canyon, 82-70. On my highly secretive power ratings, UCLA is 10 points better than TCU and over 20 points better than the National Park. And maybe four points better than the Zags. Gimme Mick Cronin -1.5, or -1 if you're buying the hook, for the money!

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