March Madness Sweet Sixteen Betting
(1) Kentucky (34-2) vs. (12) Cornell (29-4)
The breakdown: Without Kansas in the field, Kentucky becomes the team to beat. Meanwhile, the Wildcats face off against a team that nobody seems to be able to figure out: Cornell, who beat a 5 seed and a 4 seed to get here.
Why Kentucky will win: Pure talent from top to bottom of its roster, Kentucky outclasses Cornell at every position, including coach. As long as the Wildcats come out focused, Kentucky should be able to win this one going away. The big question is whether or not a team loaded with underclassmen will be able to handle the pressure.
Why Cornell will win: No player on the Big Red averages more than 2.5 turnovers per game, a key to Cornell’s success all year. Kentucky point guards Eric Bledsoe and John Wall combine for 7.1 turnovers per game. That might be the difference, if Cornell is able to win the battle of the turnovers.
Pick: Kentucky by 10-15.
