College Basketball Analysis

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Georgia Tech vs Louisville (Under 143) - 1:45pm Pacific - Game #577-578

Neither team gets much credit for it, but both play outstanding team defense. Louisville's opponents only shoot .381, 4th best in the nation. Georgia Tech's opponents shoot only .388, 6th best in the nation. Louisville allows 63.1ppg, while Georgia Tech allows 66.4, mostly due to playing in a higher scoring league. Both teams have one of their regulars at less than 100% with Tech's Muhammad only playing 5 minutes in first round and Louisville's George only playing 14. That in addition to the fact that both teams handle the ball well means there is likely to be very little pressing. Both teams played two of the highest scoring teams in the tournament in round one. Louisville vs Lafayette ended with only 130 points. Georgia Tech vs George Washington finished at 148, right on the posted total. Both of these teams really excel in transition defense. I expect this game to be played mostly in the half-court. That and the fact that refs are allowing very physical play means that every point will have to be earned. Expect this matchup to have a difficult time surpassing 140. Play the under.

Official Play: Under 143 1 UNIT