2013 Final Four Wichita State vs. Louisville Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
ATLANTA, GA (The Spread) – Game 1 of the Final Four will take place tonight at 6:09PM ET when Louisville battles the upstart of this year's tournament, Wichita State. So who will cover?
ODDS: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, Louisville is a 10-point favorite over Wichita State, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 132.5 points. The Shockers enter play with a 30-8 overall record, while the Cardinals are 33-5 on the year.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Cardinals opened as 10-point favorites and that's where the line currently sits at most online and Vegas sports books. As for the total, it opened at 130.5 and has been bet up to 132.5 or 133 depending on the book you view.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 55% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Cardinals. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
MARCH MADNESS FREE PICK: Take Wichita State. According to latest college basketball trends, the Shockers are 4-0 against the spread in their last four NCAA tournament games, 5-0 ATS in their last five non-conference games and 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall. They're also 5-1 against the number in their last six games on Saturday, 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games versus the Big East and 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight games following an ATS win. The Shockers have been underrated and undervalued throughout the entire tournament and while the public loads up on the Cardinals today, take Wichita State and the points. If the Shockers don't give Louisville trouble throughout the game, they'll certainly be within striking distance of a back-door cover in the second half.
2013 MARCH MADESS FINAL FOUR FREE PICK: WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS +10