A full bubble update is on tap for later tonight. While in Vegas, I was able to sneak in a couple of college basketball bets. Here's how it broke down, with my bets noted in parentheses:
Chattanooga (+21) 95, Davidson 100: I don't know why this one jumped out at me, probably because Davidson doesn't play enough defense to beat anyone by 21.
Texas A&M 76, Alabama (-3) 68: OT losses sting for gamblers, only because the extra period gives you second life for a miracle cover. No dice on this one.
Xavier 76, Cincinnati (+2) 66: Why oh why did I bet on Cincinnati? I thought Xavier's Gravy Train was over, but the biscuit wheels remained intact against an absolutely terrible Cincinnati team. Combine the bad turnovers, no shooting ability, cluelessness on offense with a head coach that looks like Scott Hamilton, and I am not a Bearcat believer. They just plain suck.
Murray State (+17.5) 64, Missouri 75: Actually a decent win for Mizzou, but 17.5 points for Murray State is a bargain. They were very competitive, which was enough to win the bet, and probably a little bit of national respect.
South Alabama (+8) 60, Mississippi State 79: Strangely this one was put on the board as 79-70, which threw me into a fit thinking I had lost my three team parlay by one point. Anyways, South Alabama probably would have liked a better showing. Being competitive in these games is a must for bubble teams.
