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Lesson #3: Jetlag Is the Real Deal
By Ace Cummins

Jetlag might have nothing to do with gambling on college hoops, but it sure is a bitch. You see, believe it or not, Ace has a real job. He has a real desk at a real office, and collects a steady paycheck. He doesn’t just rely on his 5-Star picks to pay the rent, though he could. He also likes to refer to himself in the third person. In any event, if you have been paying attention to – and hopefully wagering on – his 5-Star picks, you could have already paid your rent this month. What are you waiting for? Although he is only 3-3 overall, Ace is a perfect 2-0 on his 5-Star picks, and Vegas is noticing.

Now back to the first person. And my job, which actually has me in China this week. Shanghai, to be exact. But have no fear, thanks to Slingbox I have been able to watch my March Madness. I haven’t been here long enough to give you the full scoop on China, but this place is amazing. Truly a must for anyone who considers him (or her) self a traveler. Inquiries about Shanghai can be directed to ace.osb@gmail.com.

And now to make some money. My picks:

Vanderbilt (+7.5) vs. Georgetown
I almost shit myself when I saw this line. That is easily 1.5 points too many to give. Have you been watching games? At this stage there just aren’t any blowouts. Vandy is tough and will want to slow it down against a very solid and well-rounded Georgetown. They know they don’t match up athletically, but they have one of the best players left in the whole tourney. They want it low scoring and, that being the case, 7.5 is freaking ridículo. Take the points (and the money).

Memphis vs. Ohio State (-1.5) ***** My 5-Star Pick*****
How can you make THE Ohio State University your 5-Star pick after two scrapers to advance to the Regional Finals? For just that reason. At first I thought my bias against Memphis was getting in the way and I was giving the Oden Crew too much clout. But seriously, Memphis had no reason beating Texas A&M and should just be happy to be there. Oden and Co. have a lot to prove and will come out hungry. Seriously, if OSU had won by 10 yesterday the line would easily be above five. OSU in a blowout.

UCLA (+2.5) vs. Kansas
This one comes down to experience. Both on and off the court. UCLA has been there done that, and looked awfully good against Pitt at controlling the tempo. Then you look at Howland vs. Self. No contest. Bruins will be ready, and I don’t think Self knows what to expect. UCLA in a grinder. Money line, anyone?