TV schedule: Thursday, March 28, 9:59 pm ET (approx.) TBS
Arena: KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky
The Oregon Ducks are the lowest seeded team left in this tournament and the Ducks went from being a first four out team just a few weeks ago all the way to playing in the Sweet 16. Virginia, on the other hand, is still trying to rid themselves of a catastrophic loss in the first round last year. This game is a huge contrast in styles as you have the methodical make-few mistakes-Cavaliers against the long and talented Ducks.
Who will prevail?
Kyle is the Guy
Kyle Guy and Ty Jerome will have to control the pace of the game, which means the Ducks will need great games from Payton Pritchard, Emin, Richardson, and Bailey to try to control the Cavs backcourt. If Guy has a big night the Cavs win easy; if he doesn’t the Ducks have a chance.
Hit the boards and defend inside
Kent Wooten has been dominant so far in this tournament, but Virginia is a totally different beast. For the Ducks to win Wooten will have to control the paint for the Ducks.
Prediction
The Cavs are the real deal. Defensively they are the best team in the country. Yes the Ducks are on a roll, but beating Virginia is not the same as beating Wisconsin, UC-Irvine or the Washington Huskies. I think Virginia will methodically pull away and eventually win this game comfortably.
Bet $1 and Get $365in Bonus Bets at bet365. Deposit required. Bonus Bets winnings are added to Bonus Bets balance. Bonus Bet wager excluded from returns. T&Cs, time limits and exclusions apply. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler 21+
21+ and physically present in VA only. Terms & Conditions apply. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call, text or chat, VA Council on Problem Gambling on their confidential and toll free helpline at: 1-888-532-3500.
Players must be 21 years of age or older or reach the minimum age for gambling in their respective state and located in jurisdictions where online gambling is legal. Please play responsibly. Bet with your head, not over it. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, and wants help, call or visit: (a) the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey at 1-800-Gambler or www.800gambler.org; or (b) Gamblers Anonymous at 855-2-CALL-GA or www.gamblersanonymous.org.
This site is using Cloudflare and adheres to the Google Safe Browsing Program. We adapted Google's Privacy Guidelines to keep your data safe at all times.
