5.5* NCAAB POD - 29-7 L36 5-6* Plays - Another goes Saturday

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Blue Jays -123 gave us another win and a 2-0 start to our MLB POD's. We are now 29-7 ats in our last 36 5*-6* plays these are all POD and game of the week caliber plays. I've had a lot more lately, but I really have liked these match ups and the records have shown. Don't miss out on Saturdays Final Four game between VCU and Butler at 605pm et.

Butler -2.5 (5.5* NCAAB POD)
Well I hated to see the match up of two teams I backed multiple times and cashed with during this tournament, but I like Butler. Experience is not everything but it will be what gives Butler the edge in this game. Butler also beat Colonial conference foe of VCU Old Dominion who beat VCU 2 of 3 times and 2 in a row to close the season. If you can believe it VCU is 298th in rebound margin this year and 238th in FG defense. Somehow they are here because they shot 44% from three this tournament and their defense has forced turnovers. With the exception of the Purdue game where they shot out of their minds they have relied on turnovers and their 3 point game. Forcing 14, 16, 17, and 15 along the way, just 7 against Purdue, but again they put up 96 points because they shot nearly 60% that just won't happen against Butler one of the more diciplined teams in the nation. They also are not going to force Butler into 10+ turnovers. With Shelvin Mack handling the ball and an experienced back court and experience in this game I expect Butler to take care of business. Butler is also holding opponents under 29% from three this post season and are known for their defense. They are 40-16-2 ATS in their last 58 non conference games and 17-5 ats in their last 22 tournament games. Joey Rodriguez and the rest of the perimeter shooters are nice but eventually they will cool off and I'm guessing this will be the game. Butler will play their slower half court game and take advantage. It will be a close game in the 2nd half but I'm confident the experience will give Butler the edge down the stretch.