[National Championship] vBook: Butler vs. UCONN

[Mr. McGibblets]

*Bet vbucks*

2011 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship

#8 Butler University vs. #3 University of Connecticut

9:23 PM ET, April 4, 2011
Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX
Coverage: CBS - Jim Nantz/Clark Kellogg/Steve Kerr/Tracy Wolfson

Favorite: UCONN -3.5
Over/Under: 129.5
Moneylines: Butler +155 UCONN -175

Using ScoresAndOdds.com

Good Betting and Good Luck!

 

[Mr. McGibblets]

Line opened at 4. Its actually down to 3. As usual I added .5 to provent any ties. I was going to make it 2.5 to go along with trend of the line dropping but I didnt. if it changes Ill update.

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

Let's. Go. Dawgs.

 

[nlroma1o]

I really dont care who wins... I dont like either team... but i tend to cheer for the underdog. And this time a Dog is literally the underdog... Butler it is. GO DAWGS!

 

[SLCIRISH]

How come everyone isnt bashing UCONN, isnt Calhoun suspended for recruiting violations, the first 4 games next season? Isnt this a little like UNLV back in 91, when they lost to Duke, and worked a deal with the NCAA to push back punishment a year?

I am sick of cheating schools getting to play in championship games, Oregon, Auburn, UConn, the only school that has followed the rules is Butler. What a great example for all the rest of schools and coaches, when trying to build their programs. Cheat+Caught=Championships, but I am not very good at math.

 

[IrishLax]

I'm pulling for the Huskies. Big East solidarity.

 

[Mr. McGibblets]

Nate Miles did not play one game with UCONN, so they could win (or lose) tonight, and they would not have to vacate a single win.

Josh Nochimson (the offender) is a scum bag who also took a few million from Rip Hamilton. I dont even know his role- he is some sort of former team manager turned agent who is probably trying to grab some players early on by befriending them.

NCAA perfomed an investigation, and to this point, came to the findings that Calhoun was un-aware that this idiot was sending texts and calling over the limit. He also gave him about $6 grand. Nate Miles was a problem to begin with having attended 6 different High schools in 5 years and apparently the AD had to beg admissions to let him in.

You reap what you sow- deal with a shady dude like Nochimson and a bad apple in Miles and you get this. UCONN was warned about dealing with Miles (and Nochimson). Now Miles wants to change his story and say that Calhoun did know and apparently the NCAA is going to listen to his side and see if his stories hold any truth and then decide if they will re-open the investigation. In my mind, Miles loses credibilty when he told the NY times that is asking for $ for interviews.

Apparently, he is basically homeless and says he can't afford $10 to join the local rec center in Toledo. Additionally, Dayton gave him the boot out of the Premier Basketball League. Also, he is recovering from a stab wound. You tell me if you are going to value his credibility or if he is just a person trying to get some attention while UCONN has the attention.

 

[Veer option]

WOOT!

 

[IrishLax]

2011 NCAA national championship game: Rick Pitino tabs Butler Bulldogs to beat Connecticut Huskies - ESPN

 

[RallySonsOfND]

Mr. McGibblets, any chance we get to bet on the women's national championship tomorrow night?

 

[Veer option]

Who do you like in this game IrishLax?

 

[IrishLax]

Before I read the Pitino article I liked UConn. But if he says they're tired.... well, maybe they're tired. And Butler is a bad team to be tired against with the grinder style they play.

 

[Mr. McGibblets]

Before I read the Pitino article I liked UConn. But if he says they're tired.... well, maybe they're tired. And Butler is a bad team to be tired against with the grinder style they play.

I try to tell you Lax- but you wont listen to me haha. Im riding and dying with them.

 

[loomis41973]

I would like to see Butler win but i find myself unable to bet against Kemba Walker.

 

[Veer option]

Before I read the Pitino article I liked UConn. But if he says they're tired.... well, maybe they're tired. And Butler is a bad team to be tired against with the grinder style they play.

Though he is probably right about a couple parts in that article, Pitino comes off as sounding butthurt about the Huskies beating Louisville.

 

[KPENN]

Hmmm gonna have to take some time to think about this one

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

Go canines!

 

[Irish Man3]

big money on my Huskies baby!

 

[IrishLax]

I try to tell you Lax- but you wont listen to me haha. Im riding and dying with them.

Touche! 50 mil on UConn to win. LET'S GO HUSKIES!!!

 

[IrishMoore1]

I don't think Butler will lose the championship again. Go DAWGS!

 

[Veer option]

Holy cow!!!

 

[IrishLax]

Line not moving in UConn's favor... down to -165.

 

[rikkitikki08]

Come on butler...daddy needs some vbucks. Im broke

 

[rikkitikki08]

Who wants to let me barrow some vbucks? HAHA

 

[IrishInFl]

Who wants to let me barrow some vbucks? HAHA

There ya go.

 

[Veer option]

Line not moving in UConn's favor... down to -165.

What does that mean exactly?

 

[IrishLax]

What does that mean exactly?

The line opened at a certain amount (in this case MMG set the moneyline at -175 which means if you bet $1 you get $1.57) and has moved in such a fashion that it indicates people placing bets on Butler. With the line at -165, a bet on UConn pays roughly $1.61 on a $1 bet.

 

[GreatGolson]

fug it im all in on my dawgs baby

 

[Veer option]

The line opened at a certain amount (in this case MMG set the moneyline at -175 which means if you bet $1 you get $1.57) and has moved in such a fashion that it indicates people placing bets on Butler. With the line at -165, a bet on UConn pays roughly $1.61 on a $1 bet.

ahhh gotcha, thanks for explaining that.

 

[johnnykillz]

I can't bet tonight. Dang. Too many "what ifs."