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WINE AND WHINING THE EPL IS ON HIATUS FOR AN INTERNATIONAL BREAK OF FRIENDLIES AND WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS. Le Volte’s first vintage was 1991 The Wine Ornellaia, Le Volte, Tuscany 2014; $30 This is Ornellaia’s entry-level wine, which although produced in abundance, is still a quality wine. It’s categorized as an IGT wine, which essentially means it doesn’t follow the strict Italian wine laws of the region. In this case, 50% of the blend comprises the local Sangiovese varietal, and international varietals are blended to provide some softness and structure. For this vintage, it is 30% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. The predominant flavors are plum, cherry, and licorice, with notes of herbs and spices. It is medium bodied, with high acidity and a long finish. The Merlot provides roundness to the blend while the Cabernet Sauvignon adds structure. It is a very approachable wine and flexible to match with numerous food pairings such as meat, tomato-based dishes, and various cheeses. The Picks The EPL is on hiatus for an international break of friendlies and World Cup qualifiers. Let’s employ the same strategy that I rolled out for the FA Cup, that is half unit bets. Republic of Ireland v Wales This is a crucial match as both countries vie for World Cup qualification. Ireland leads Group D, two points ahead of Serbia in second, and four points more than third-place Wales. Wales in their past five matches have 3 draws and a win and a loss, while Ireland has 4 wins and a draw. Ireland is in better form, but Wales has more at stake so I think the net result is a draw +200. Romania v Denmark There isn’t much separating these two Group E countries, as Denmark is third in the group with 6 points, while Romania is in fourth with 5 points. Poland is the class of the group while Montenegro clings to the second spot with 7 points. This feels to me much like the game above and incidentally, has identical odds. I’m backing the draw at +200. Friday 4-team parlay. For the FA I unleashed a three-teamer that cashed. In the same spirit, I give you the World Cup Qualifier 4-teamer. Turkey, Austria, Italy, and Spain to win over Finland, Moldova, Albania, and Israel respectively. This is a recreational pizza and beer bet at +124. Good luck and enjoy the International matches. 6
KYLE’S PICKS KENTUCKY GETS ANOTHER SHOT AT UCLA by Kyle Clifton West Virginia vs. Gonzaga The Bulldogs of Gonzaga take on West Virginia in a 1 versus 4 seed showdown in San Jose. Gonzaga has had their struggles in their first two games, while West Virginia struggled vs. Bucknell but dominated Notre Dame. Everyone in the country by now knows what you are getting into when you play West Virginia; that is pressure defense, full length of the court. Despite being experienced and having solid guards, Notre Dame couldn’t handle the pressure and had 14 turnovers. Gonzaga is immensely talented despite their struggles so far in the tournament. They are led by stud guard, Nigel Williams-Goss, and have five players that average 10 or more points. They average more than 83 points per game, and are 6th in the nation with 40.6 rebounds per game. I believe the big problem for Notre Dame was that they had just one day to prepare for the Musketeers. Gonzaga has had all week, and they have a great coach. I think they are able to handle the press at a decent rate. West Virginia is not a good shooting team and it they don’t turn you over it is likely they lose. I’ll take the Zags! Kyle’s Pick: Gonzaga -2.5 Kentucky vs. UCLA In a rematch of a game played way back in early December, Kentucky takes on UCLA. Kentucky has had a couple close games this tournament, while UCLA has won both games pretty comfortably. The first matchup between these two teams was an exciting shootout won by the Bruins, 97 to 92. UCLA made 53% of their shots, including 10 three pointers. Kentucky shot rather poorly in the game shooting just 41% but forced UCLA into committing 18 turnovers. This one is a showdown of the freshman on both sides. Both teams are a pathetic 1-4 against the spread in their last five games. Malik Monk hasn’t even played a decent game on offense so far this tournament, yet they are in the Sweet 16. UCLA needs Ball and Leaf to bring their A game to win. I think Kentucky limits one of them. I will take the Wildcats in a thriller. Kyle’s Pick: Kentucky +1 Butler vs. North Carolina The Butler Bulldogs are tied for the biggest underdog of the Sweet 16 slate, as they take on North Carolina on Friday. The spread is currently UNC -7.5. Butler has only lost one game by more than 6 points since January 14th. North Carolina was down 5 with about four minutes left against Arkansas and seemed like they were going down until they went on a 12-0 run to finish the game. UNC definitely has the athleticism advantage in this game, but Butler is their classic gritty, tough team that just doesn’t beat themselves. Butler is a solid 19-12 ATS this season while UNC is just 17-16-2. I think the Bulldogs are very competitive all game and could even pull off the upset. Butler and the points! Kyle’s Pick: Butler +7.5 Aside from being a diehard fan of the Indiana Pacers, Chicago Cubs, Duke Blue Devils, Green Bay Packers and FC Dallas – Kyle is also a college basketball handicapper with a proven record of success. You can get more of Kyle’s picks daily by following him on Twitter @KyleCliffy and checking out his blog http://kylecliftonsports.weebly.com/ 7
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