Daily Three 3/18

 Hello,

 I'm sure you all saw how we covered on the Oklahoma State game. Some will say we got lucky, but the Cowboys were winning for most of the game and were covering for about 35 minutes. Justice was served. If it was cheap, we definitely were punished in the Seton Hall game with that phantom flagrant foul call. Overall, it was a good day with a 2-1 record and 5-1 so far in the tourney. We will look to continue the good fortune today. Let's do it.

Northwestern Wildcats vs Gonzaga Bulldogs -10.5 (11 units wagered, 10 units won)
Time: 5:15 EST TV: CBS

 Look, Northwestern has a good story. "Yay, we finally made the NCAA tournament in basketball. we have been underdogs for so long, and we just deserve it." Yeah, it's not like Northwestern is one of the better schools in the country with billions of dollars in their endowment and incredible presence in the media. Anyway, this Northwestern team is good, and Chris Collins clearly has them going in the right direction. However, I don't think Northwestern can matchup with Gonzaga athletically. The Bulldogs are just too deep. I think the 'Cats will stick with them for a half, and then falter towards the end of the game. Julia, you are an American treasure, and Veep is an amazing show, but I have to say that I am sorry. Your son and the Wildcats are going down today.

 Virginia Cavaliers vs Florida Gators -2 (11 units wagered, 10 units won)
 Time: 8:40 EST TV: TNT

 I really like this Florida team. The injury to John Egbunu was unfortunate, but it didn't mean this team immediately needed to be written off. They still play stifling defense, have a sharp shooter in KeVaughn Allen, and have athletes that get to the hole in Devin Robinson and Justin Leon. Virginia has a stifling defense as well, but you could see on Thursday that this team is hurting. Damian Wilkins was unable to play with an illness (he will not play the day), and their two best players, London Perrantes and Marial Shayok both left Thursday's game for periods of time to deal with injuries. Also, homecourt advantage isn't a huge deal in the tourney, but Florida will be playing in Orlando, which is Gator Country. I just really think this Florida team can compete and were handed an unfortunate draw. Regardless, the Gators will blow this spread away and then have to find a way to deal with their next opponent.

 Iowa State Cyclones -1 (11 units wagered, 10 units won) vs Purdue Boilermakers
Time: 9:40 EST TV: TBS

 Here is a link to the March Madness preview (I know I did it yesterday, but it worked). Monte Morris has been a revelation to the Iowa State program, and I think he will be rewarded this season. People will tell your that the Boilermakers will be too big and physical for the Cyclones. However, it is guards that rule the day in the tournament, and Iowa State has the better, more experienced ones. We are going to keep the riding the Cyclones to victory.

 Yesterday: 2-1
 Overall: 107-96-7 (+117.5 Units)
 March: 25-22 (+17.5 units)
 NCAA Tournament: 5-1 (+39 Units)