Oregon just might be the hottest team in the nation right now after dismantling both Wisconsin and UC Irvine, making the country sit up and take notice of how good the Ducks really are. Oregon is a team that can play either pace even if Virginia slows the game to a crawl. Sportsbooks are offering Oregon bettors a big 8.5 cushion versus the Cavs. Dan looks at this match up and predicts if that will be enough!
A year ago, Gonzaga had a great shot at making the Final Four before running into the Seminoles’ combination of depth and defense. Gonzaga stars Rui Hachimura and Zach Norvell got their points, combining to score 30, but they had to take 28 shots to do it, nowhere near efficient enough to beat FSU. But the Bulldogs have one factor that they didn’t have last time: Brandon Clarke. Is BC enough to take down FSU at the HC in CA? Bookmakers think so and opened the Zags -7.5.
Duke is still here. They probably shouldn’t be, given that Central Florida’s final shot covered almost all of the rim before dropping off, but the Blue Devils survived and advanced to another East Regional. So was this game the test that readies Duke for a run for the rest of the tournament, or the game that provided the blueprint on how to beat them? DJ tries to answer that question and if the Dukies can cover the -7.5!
It’s the Big 12 versus the ACC when the Oklahoma Sooners and the Virginia Cavaliers take to the floor of the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C. The Cavs are a huge 11 point favorite over the Sooners in this match with the total line set at 126. Virginia was a bankroll building 6-1 against the spread before dropping their last two versus the line. Can they extend the margin and get the cover tonight? Read on to get Jamison’s team to back at the windows.
The UNC Tar Heels take on the Washington Huskies at Nationwide Arena in Columbus this afternoon. North Carolina is a double-digit favorite and justifiably so riding a 16-2 streak into this contest. Bettors wary to lay the double digits may want to consider their 11-6-2 record as a -10 or more favorite. See if Dan is laying the big number or taking the points with his prediction.
UCF brings a decent 4-1 straight up mark on neutral courts in to this game after a demolishing VCU 73-58 in their tourney opener. Duke rolls in off a 23-point victory over North Dakota State, but failed to get the cover as a -27.5 dog. Covering is something that has been an issue for them with their backers cashing on just one of their last six contests (1-4-1 ATS). Can the Blue Devils extend the margin on the Knights who have just two double digits losses on the year? Get Dan’s betting opinion.
The Iowa Hawkeyes battle the Tennessee Volunteers to open the Sunday Round of 32 tournament schedule. The Vols are listed on the NCAA boards as a -8 to -8.5 point spread favorite with the total posted at 155.5. Predicting which Iowa team shows up may get you the money here. Prognosticator Dan Jamison thinks he has an edge in this game that bettors should follow. Get his play here.
Big Ten rival Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Michigan State Spartans meet in the round of 32. The Gophers used a lethal 3-point game to win their opener, but face a Spartans club that is allowing just 29.9% from behind the arc in neutral court games. MSU throttled them by 24 points in an earlier match-up so is a repeat the logical bet? Read Dan’s analysis and get his tournament pick.
The SEC champion Auburn Tigers take to the court at Vivint Smart Home Arena to battle the Kansas Jayhawks in a solid Round of 32 game. Auburn just got by a pesky NMSU 78-77 team in their NCAA tournament opener and Kansas put a 87-53 beat down on an overmatched Northeastern club. Some bettors are starting to wonder if the SEC overrated and the public is favoring the Jayhawks. Hmmm. Read on to get Dan’s pick on this game.
Baylor has been all over the lace this season, being good enough to sweep Iowa State and get the win versus Texas Tech but playing crappy enough to lose an Oklahoma State at home. There’s no telling what we’re going to get from Baylor, but the Bears showed what they’re capable of giving against Syracuse by hitting 16 shots from behind the arc. Can a hot Baylor team keep them within 13 of the Zags? DJ has your college hoops pick!