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Post by Gooba on Mar 30, 2024 7:42:42 GMT -5
Saturday’s games
Clemson vs Alabama (@ Los Angeles)
Clemson (24-11) ranked #19 by KenPom Tempo: #257 Experience: #25 Continuity: #65 Clemson won its first three NCAA games, scoring 77-73-77 points. Clemson is shooting 54.6% inside arc (#35) Tigers are 13-1 in non-conference games. Opponents are shooting 47% inside arc (#47) Clemson is 9-1 ATS as an underdog this season. Tigers are 10-3 vs teams ranked in top 50. Clemson’s schedule, to this point: #17 bench minutes: #232
Clemson’s only other trip to Elite 8 was in 1980. Tigers played all five starters 30:00+ in Thursday’s win. Clemson has never been to the Final Four.
Alabama (24-11) ranked #14 by KenPom Tempo: #10 Experience: #62 Continuity: #276 Alabama is 4-1 in its last five games. They gave up 99+ points in four of their last five losses. Crimson Tide is 11-5 in non-conference games (NC SOS #16). Alabama has #11 eFG% in country. Crimson Tide is #25 team on offensive boards. Opponents are shooting 50.5% inside arc (#176) Crimson Tide is 6-11 vs teams ranked in top 50. Alabama’s schedule, to this point: #3 bench minutes: #135 Alabama has never been to the Final Four.
Since 2017, underdogs are 6-2 ATS in regional finals without a #1 or #2-seed. This year, SEC teams are 17-12 SU/19-10 ATS vs ACC opponents.
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Post by Gooba on Mar 30, 2024 7:43:11 GMT -5
Illinois vs UConn (@ Boston)
Illinois (29-8) ranked #10 by KenPom Tempo: #69 Experience: #11 Continuity: #136 Illinois won seven in row, 10 of last 11 games. Illini is 12-2 in non-league games. Illini is 4-2 ATS as an underdog this season Last five games, Illinois scored 87.4 ppg. Illini has #34 eFG%, #44 eFG% defense in country. Illini is 3rd-worst team in country at forcing turnovers. Illinois is 10-6 against teams in the top 50. Illinois’ schedule, to this point: #23 bench minutes: #237 Last time Illini made Final Four was 2005.
UConn (34-3) ranked #1 by KenPom Tempo: #319 Experience: #69 Continuity: #149 UConn won 10 in row, 24 of last 25 games. Huskies won the national title last year. UConn has #7 eFG% in country, #3 eFG% defense. Huskies are #12 team on offensive boards. Huskies are 14-2 vs teams ranked in top 50. UConn’s schedule, to this point: #35 bench minutes: #230 Last four times UConn made Sweet 16, they also made Final Four.
Big 14 teams are 10-8 SU/9-9 ATS vs Big East teams this year. Last six years, #1-seeds are 6-5-1 ATS in this round.
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