MIT Simulator - NCAAB Monday USC vs Western Kentucky Winner
MIT Simulator Score - Hilltoppers 79.49, Trojans 71.07 - Projected Margin of Victory: 8.42 - Current Line: +4 - Variance to Line: 12.42 - MIT Simulator shows Edge Factor of 12.42 points. Value is a dozen points! Key factors noted: When you see a #4 seed getting only 4 points on the road at a #1 seed in NIT action you know something tangible is there. In this case there absolutely is as the absence of Chimezie Metu and Bennie Boatwright creates a huge hole for the Trojans. USC barely got past UNC-Asheville in round one and now they host a much tougher team here. Western Kentucky is a quality team from Conference USA that earlier this season showed just how dangerous they are against better teams. The Hilltoppers were a double digit dog in three straight games versus Villanova, Purdue, and SMU. The Toppers lost by single digits to the Wildcats and then proceeded to upset the Boilermakers and Mustangs. Western Kentucky enters this game 18-5 SU their last 23 games and the Trojans appear to still be lamenting the disappointment of not making the NCAA Tourney. Net edge factors for Hilltoppers equating to upset victory by 8.42 points per MIT Simulator. Play: WESTERN KENTUCKY