Michigan State ML
January February Izzo. March is built for this guy. Every time they’ve made the final four they have a stud guard, Jeremy Fears welcome. I’m also not sold on this UConn team, they’re only good bc of Hurley and I think it’s gonna be tough against this D.
Texas +7.5
Both teams have great offenses and are getting hot at the right time. Texas loves to play iso ball and Purdue isn’t great at guarding 1 on 1. Texas was one of my “Cinderella” picks for the tourney and I’m gonna keep taking them until the wheels fall off. Sprinkle ML.
Arizona TTO87.5
This is a great matchup for Arizona’s offense who scores 56.8% of their points from 2-pt shots and Arkansas allows a high percentage of shots in this range. Both teams play fast so this should be a high scoring affair and I think Zona scores in the 90s at least
Duke vs SJU u141.5
Duke plays slow and has the #1 ranked defense on Kenpom, they should control the pace of the game. St. John’s will press and put pressure on the Duke guards. One team is gonna have to shoot the 3 ball very well which I don’t see happening. Under is the play.
Illinois +3.5
This should be one of the all time matchups of the tourney and season. Bullshit that this game is in Houston, but the Illini have been a good team on the road and neutral floors. Illinois is great on the offensive boards and if they get extra possessions they win.
Alabama vs Michigan U174.5
Both teams play fast and have top 6 offenses on KenPom. This should be a recipe for the over right? Wrong. I think Michigans defense will defend the 3 pt line well as they have all season. The United Center is also 6-2 to the under in the S16. Take it.
Recap of the weekend:
3-2 on official plays. Extra winnings from Texas ML.
UCLA not having Tyler Bilodeau really hurts but that’s the name of the game.
Will be announcing picks as we go throughout the week.
8:45pm UCLA +4.5
This UCLA team is playing their best ball at the right time and get Bilodeau back tn (hopefully). UConn has trouble scoring except for Reed so gonna need a big game from Booker on the defensive side. Sprinkle ML
5:15pm Kansas +3.5
Both teams play great defense and don’t love to shoot the three ball. Bidunga and Bryson Tiller should be able to disrupt St. John’s pounding it inside with Zuby and Hopkins. Think this will be a close one but I’ll take the points for best NBA prospect.
Kentucky TTO 71.5
This team has juice. Pass the ball very well having assists on 56.9% of their made field goals. Otega Oweh can flat out score. Freshman 7’0” Malachi Moreno should have his way on the offensive boards w/ Joshua Jefferson out. Love this play.
Texas +6 on fanatics
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Gonzaga without their best player Brayden Huff and play a much worse strength of schedule playing the WCC. Texas has been hot and have three experienced guys that can score the rock with Pope, Swain, and Mark. Sprinkle ML