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LSU at Michigan NCAA Tournament Second Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 1 seed from the East Region bracket, the Michigan Wolverines (20-4), face the No. 8 seed LSU Tigers (18-9) on Monday

The No. 1 seed from the East Region bracket, the Michigan Wolverines (20-4), face the No. 8 seed LSU Tigers (18-9) on Monday with a spot in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on the line. Michigan has been installed as a 5-point favorite to win this second round matchup, which starts at 7:10 PM ET on CBS.

On Saturday, the Wolverines faced Texas Southern and emerged victorious, 82-66. The Wolverines were favored by 25 points and failed to cover the spread while the teams combined to hit the over on the 141 point total.

Cameron Thomas led the way for the Tigers with a team-high 27 points last time out as they picked up a 76-61 win over Saint Bonaventure and covered the 2-point spread as favorites. The teams combined to go under the 143.5 point total set for the matchup.

LSU at Michigan: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 6:25 PM ET on March 20, 2021.

  • Money line: LSU +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Michigan -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: LSU +5 (-110) | Michigan -5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 148.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Michigan: Three things to know

  • Hunter Dickinson leads the Wolverines in points and rebounds. He contributes 14.3 points per game while adding 7.4 rebounds.
  • The 76.5 points the Wolverines average per game are just 1.7 more points than the Tigers surrender (74.8).
  • When Michigan scores more than 74.8 points, it is 13-0 against the spread and 15-0 overall.

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LSU: Three things to know

  • The Tigers scoring leader is Thomas, who averages 22.8 points per game. Ja’vonte Smart is the top three-point shooter for the team, knocking down 2.6 per game.
  • The Tigers score 16.5 more points per game (81.9) than the Wolverines give up to opponents (65.4).
  • When it scores more than 65.4 points, LSU is 15-0 against the spread and 19-8 overall.

LSU at Michigan: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Michigan 79, LSU 70

Money line

BetMGM and the model both have the Michigan Wolverines as the favorite in this matchup.

Against the spread (ATS)

The Wolverines are the bet in this game. They’re favored by 4.5 more points in the model than MGM (9.5 to 5).

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM total for this game, 148.5 points, and the model’s projected total, 149.3 points, are only 0.8 points apart.

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How much would you have won if you correctly bet every March Madness first-round upset?

Hindsight is always 20-20, but predicting all of the March Madness Tournament first-round upsets would have been golden at sportsbooks.

The first round of the 2021 March Madness Tournament saw quite a few upsets, shaking up the NCAA Tournament, making plenty of bet slips losers and blowing up March Madness Brackets around the country – mine was toast after the first game. Ouch.

While a painful, and expensive, reminder on some of them, here were the upsets during the first round of the Tournament:

  • No. 15 seed Oral Roberts defeated No. 2 seed Ohio State 75-72 in OT
  • No. 11 seed Syracuse bested No. 6 seed San Diego State 78-62
  • No. 13 seed North Texas took out No. 4 seed Purdue 78-69 in OT
  • No. 12 seed Oregon State beat No. 5 seed Tennessee 70-56
  • No. 10 seed Rutgers outlasted No. 7 seed Clemson 60-56
  • No. 13 seed Ohio beat No. 4 seed Virginia 62-58
  • No. 10 seed Maryland beat No. 7 seed UConn 63-54
  • No. 14 seed Abilene Christian snuck by No. 3 seed Texas 53-52

Of those games, only Rutgers, a seed underdog thus their inclusion here, was a money line favorite at BetMGM Sportsbook to win their matchup. The rest were all money line and seed underdogs, with Oral Roberts (+900 – bet $100 to profit $900) the biggest ‘dog of them all to pull a massive upset.

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While it would have been wonderful — and darn near impossible — to predict all of those upsets, what would you have profited if you bet $100 on each of those underdog money lines?

  • Oral Roberts (+900):  $900 profit
  • Syracuse (+135): $135 profit
  • North Texas (+265): $265 profit
  • Oregon State (+340): $340 profit
  • Rutgers (-125): $80 profit
  • Ohio (+260): $260 profit
  • Abilene Christian (+310): $310 profit

BetMGM Sportsbook would have paid out $3,090 worth of winning bet slips, good for a healthy $2,290 profit.

Now what if you ran with a parlay bet focused on all of those underdogs winning? A $1 parlay bet would have profited a massive $10,026.47.

Or, if you’re of the go-big-or-go-home mentality and threw a $100 at that same parlay, you’d have profited a cool $1,002,702.89. Not a bad first-round payday, huh?

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March Madness: Kansas vs. USC odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Kansas vs. USC odds and lines, with March Madness Round 2 picks and predictions.

The No. 3 seed Kansas Jayhawks (21-8) take on the No. 6 seed USC Trojans (23-7) Monday in a West Region second-round contest at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Kansas-USC odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

The Jayhawks ground out a 93-84 win against Eastern Washington of the Big Sky Conference in Round 1; they failed to cover a 10.5-point number. Still, while the defense was a little bit of a concern, the offensive production was top-notch. Rock Chalk had five players in double digits for points, including G Marcus Garrett with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.

USC spanked Drake 72-56 in the first round; the Trojans coasted to a cover as 7.5-point favorites. Casual fans might be impressed if they’re just tuning in, but the Trojans have been playing that type of lockdown defense all season. They were 38th in the country with 64.1 points per game allowed, and 11th in defensive field-goal percentage at 39.1%.

If they have an Achilles’ heel, it’s defending the triple, as USC allowed foes to hit 33.6% from behind the arc, just 173rd overall. The good news is KU is marginal in that category, hitting just 34.3% to rank 149th overall.

Kansas vs. USC: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Kansas +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | USC -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Kansas +1.5 (-110) | USC -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 134.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Kansas vs. USC: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Kansas 72, USC 69

Money line (ML)

KANSAS (+105) is the higher seed but is the underdog. That’s a complete lack of disrespect for one of college’s blue bloods.

It also makes no sense given the fact the Jayhawks are 9-1 straight up and 7-2-1 ATS across their past 10 outings. Perhaps the books are still not sold on KU after it had to cut the Big 12 Tournament short due to COVID-19 protocols. The Jayhawks’ 93 points in the first round was their most since Feb. 11 against Iowa State (97).

USC is a very good team, but it’s just 5-4 SU and 3-6 ATS across its past nine games. Something just doesn’t compute here. Take advantage.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Kansas +1.5 (-110) doesn’t make much sense against the spread. Just take the money line for a better value, unless you truly expect this to be a one-point game.

PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 134.5 (-110) is the lean, as the Trojans have hit the Over in six of their past seven games after a straight-up win, and in four of their past five after a cover.

Kansas rolled up big numbers against EWU and has hit the Over in five of its past six neutral-site games, and six of its past seven NCAA Tournament games. The Over is also a perfect 6-0 in the past six for Kansas as a neutral-site underdog.

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Oregon State at Loyola Chicago NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Odds, Picks and Prediction

A Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament matchup between the No. 8 Loyola Chicago Ramblers (24-4) and No. 12 Oregon State Beavers (17-12) will determine one of the squads heading to the Midwest Region bracket final

A Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament matchup between the No. 8 Loyola Chicago Ramblers (24-4) and No. 12 Oregon State Beavers (17-12) will determine one of the squads heading to the Midwest Region bracket final when it tips off on Saturday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, starting at 2:40 PM ET. Oddsmakers think Loyola Chicago will emerge victorious in this one, naming the Ramblers as 6.5-point favorites.

On Sunday, the Ramblers faced Illinois and emerged victorious, 71-58. The Ramblers covered the spread as 7-point underdogs and the teams combined to go under the 133 point total.

Ethan Thompson led the way for the Beavers with a team-high 26 points last time out as they picked up a 80-70 win over Oklahoma State and covered the 6-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to hit the over on the 140.5 point total set for the matchup.

Oregon State at Loyola Chicago: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 1:25 AM ET on March 27, 2021.

  • Money line: Oregon State +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Loyola Chicago -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Oregon State +7 (-110) | Loyola Chicago -7 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 124.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Loyola Chicago: Three things to know

  • The Ramblers points and rebounds leader is Cameron Krutwig. He puts up 15.0 points per game and grabs 6.9 rebounds. Braden Norris is the top three-point shooter for the team, hitting 1.8 per game.
  • The Ramblers record just 3.5 more points per game (71.5) than the Beavers give up (68).
  • Loyola Chicago is 15-0 against the spread and 19-2 overall when scoring more than 68 points.

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Oregon State: Three things to know

  • The Beavers points and assists leader is Thompson. He averages 15.6 points per game and contributes 3.8 assists. Jarod Lucas averages 2.4 made threes per game to lead the team.
  • The Beavers’ 70.9 points per game are 15.1 more points than the 55.8 the Ramblers give up to opponents.
  • When it scores more than 55.8 points, Oregon State is 19-0-1 against the spread and 19-9 overall.

Oregon State at Loyola Chicago: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Loyola Chicago 69, Oregon State 64

Money line

The model and BetMGM both have the Loyola Chicago Ramblers as the favorite in this matchup.

Against the spread (ATS)

The model and MGM both have the Ramblers taking home the win, but the model has them winning by slightly less (5.0 points). Lean towards taking the Beavers.

Over/Under (O/U)

The model projects a total 8.5 points higher than the one set by MGM for this game.

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March Madness: Alabama vs. Maryland odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Maryland Terrapins odds and lines, with March Madness Round 2 picks and predictions.

The Alabama Crimson Tide (25-6) take on the Maryland Terrapins (17-13) in an East Region second-round game Monday night. The second-seeded Crimson Tide and 10th-seeded Terrapins will tip off at 8:45 p.m. ET at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Below, we analyze the Alabama-Maryland odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

Alabama followed up its SEC tourney title with a 68-55 NCAA first-round triumph over Iona. The Crimson Tide have won seven straight and have outscored opponents by 11.9 points per game over that stretch. UA launches a ton of 3’s (29.9 per game to rank fourth nationally), but was just 5-for-16 (31.3%) Saturday. In eight neutral-site games this season, the Tide shot a mere 31.5%.

Maryland, which was under .500 in Big Ten play at 9-11, defeated Connecticut 63-54 in a convincing for a first-round victory Saturday. The Terrapins outshot the Huskies 51.2% to 32.3%. Maryland ended the regular season with disappointing losses to Northwestern and Penn State. Save for below-average metrics in offensive rebounding and forcing turnovers, the Terps have posted solid overall numbers and are on a decent trend line.

Alabama vs. Maryland: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Alabama -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Maryland +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Alabama -5.5 (-110) | Maryland +5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 138 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Alabama vs. Maryland: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Alabama 71, Maryland 64

Money line (ML)

Both teams are loaded with young talent, but a senior-laden Alabama frontcourt figures to cause havoc on the offensive boards and get more inside looks in this match-up. The Tide’s tremendous perimeter defense is icing on the cake.

Take ALABAMA (-250).

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Against the spread (ATS)

The factors you’d want to see from a Maryland side are the ability to score single points (getting to the foul line), put-back points, or transition points. None of those figure as check marks on the Terps side of the ledger. Counting on triples against an Alabama defense, which has held foes to a 25.5% mark from beyond the arc since Feb. 1, is a fool’s errand.

Back the CRIMSON TIDE -5.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Under is 6-1 in the Terps’ last seven, and it’s 4-1 in UA’s last five neutral-site games.

Alabama plays at a fast pace (although a much toned-down pace of late). Maryland plays at a slow pace. Both sides have significant Under trends when playing clash-of-style games.

Take the UNDER 138 (-110).

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March Madness: Michigan vs. LSU odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Michigan Wolverines vs. LSU Tigers odds and lines, with March Madness Round 2 picks and predictions.

The No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines (21-4) take on the No. 8 seed LSU Tigers (19-9) Monday in an East Region second-round battle at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Michigan-LSU odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

The Wolverines breezed to an 82-66 win over Texas Southern in the first round, as they avoided the pitfalls which claimed some of their Big Ten brethren in the opening days of the NCAA Tournament. Still, this team is learning to play without senior F Isaiah Livers, who was lost during the Big Ten tourney due to a long-term foot injury. Michigan enters this game just 3-3 SU/2-4 ATS, and it’s on a 9-3 Under run.

Michigan vs. LSU: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:49 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Michigan -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | LSU +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Michigan -5 (-110) | LSU +5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 148.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Michigan vs. LSU: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

LSU 80, Michigan 77

Money line (ML)

Back LSU (+180) for the upset. The Tigers picked up an emphatic 76-61 win over St. Bonaventure in Saturday’s first round. Freshman G Cameron Thomas led the way with a game-high 27 points, while three Tigers – junior F Darius Days (13 points, 11 rebounds), sophomore G Aundre Hyatt (13 points, 10 rebounds) and sophomore F Trendon Watford (11 points, 11 rebounds) – recorded double-doubles.

The Wolverines have had trouble adjusting to life without Livers, similar to how Villanova has looked completely different without star Colin Gillespie. Taking a major player out of the starting five, especially this late in the season, is a major disruption. The Wolverines just haven’t been hitting on all gears lately. Michigan will join Illinois and Ohio State in the “Big Ten Loser’s Lounge.”

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Against the spread (ATS)

LSU +5 (-110) is a team which goes to the free-throw line frequently, as its big bodies create a lot of contact. The Tigers were ninth in the country in scoring (81.9 PPG), and they registered 447 total made free throws to rank eighth. On defense, the Tigers allow just 29.6% in opponents’ 3-point shooting, good for 16th in the land.

The Wolverines have taken on a completely differently complexion without Livers. Sure, they breezed past Texas Southern, but beating a SWAC team isn’t the same as facing an SEC team with a high-octane attack with size.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 148.5 (-110) is the slight lean based upon LSU’s offense. Michigan is no slouch at the offensive end, either, hitting for 76.5 PPG to rank 16th in the regular season. The big matchup will be Michigan’s 3-point shooting, which ranks 12th overall at 38.6%, against LSU’s 3-pointer defense. The Wolverines will still get theirs, win or lose, and we’ll have plenty of points.

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Ohio at Creighton NCAA Tournament Second Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 5 seed from the West Region bracket, the Creighton Bluejays (20-8), face the No. 13 seed Ohio Bobcats (16-7) on Monday with a spot in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on the line.

The No. 5 seed from the West Region bracket, the Creighton Bluejays (20-8), face the No. 13 seed Ohio Bobcats (16-7) on Monday with a spot in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on the line. Creighton has been installed as a 5.5-point favorite to win this second round matchup, which starts at 7:10 PM ET on TNT.

The Bluejays were led by 17 points from Marcus Zegarowski in a 63-62 win against UCSB on Saturday. They failed to cover the spread in the contest and the teams combined to go under the 138-point over/under.

Ben Vander Plas led the way for the Bobcats with a team-high 17 points last time out as they picked up a 62-58 win over Virginia and covered the 7-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to hit the under on the 130 point total set for the matchup.

Ohio at Creighton: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list.
Lines last updated at 1:55 PM ET on March 21, 2021.

  • Money line: Ohio +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Creighton -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Ohio +5.5 (-110) | Creighton -5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 149 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Creighton: Three things to know

  • Zegarowski leads the Bluejays in points and assists. He puts up 15.5 points per game while tacking on 4.3 assists. Zegarowski averages 2.7 made threes per game to lead the team.
  • The Bluejays record just 3.9 more points per game (76.5) than the Bobcats give up (72.6).
  • When Creighton puts up more than 72.6 points, it is 13-2 overall and 11-0 against the spread.

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Ohio: Three things to know

  • The Bobcats points and assists leader is Jason Preston. He scores 16.3 points per game and contributes 7.3 assists. Ben Roderick averages 2.4 made threes per game to pace the team.
  • The Bobcats put up an average of 80.1 points per game, 12 more points than the 68.1 the Bluejays give up to opponents.
  • Ohio has gone 16-5 overall and 14-0 against the spread in games where it scores more than 68.1 points.

Ohio at Creighton: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Creighton 80, Ohio 68

Money line

The model and MGM agree that the Creighton Bluejays are favored.

Against the spread (ATS)

The MGM line for this game has the Bluejays favored by 5.5, while the model predicts they’ll win by considerably more (11.4 points). Put your money on the Bluejays.

Over/Under (O/U)

MGM and the model are extremely close in their point total projections for this contest, within 0.6 points of each other.

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March Madness: Creighton vs. Ohio seed odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Creighton Bluejays vs. Ohio Bobcats odds and lines, with March Madness Round 2 picks and predictions.

The Creighton Bluejays (21-8) take on the Ohio Bobcats (17-7) in a West Region second-round game Monday. The fifth-seeded Bluejays and 13th-seeded Bobcats will tip off at 6:10 p.m. ET at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Below, we analyze the Creighton-Ohio odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

Creighton edged UC Santa Barbara 63-62 in the first round Saturday. The Bluejays held the Gauchos to 38.6% shooting. It was the sixth time in their last 10 games the Bluejays held an opponent under 40%. As is its m.o., Creighton struggled on the offensive boards and in getting to the foul line. The Bluejays generally make up for those shortcomings by making shots and playing good defense.

Ohio upset fourth-seeded Virginia 62-58 in the first round Saturday. The Bobcats flipped a double-digit margin in the second half to grind out the win. OU is an average-to-fast-tempo, offense-first team and is playing its best basketball as the moment. The Bobcats are 10-1 with improving analytic measures over their last 11 games.

Creighton vs. Ohio: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Creighton -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Ohio +195 (bet $100 to win $195)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Creighton -5.5 (-110) | Ohio +5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 148.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Creighton vs. Ohio: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Creighton 76, Ohio 69

Money line (ML)

The question is which Ohio team will show up. The one that coughed up a 51.6% field-goal mark in an eight-game stretch in December-January or the one that featured an improving offense and caught a couple teams – Buffalo in the MAC Tournament final and Virginia Saturday – on bad shooting days?

Peg the latter as the being what we’ve seen from Ohio in the last week. That’s not to say the late-season trend lines aren’t impressive, but the Bluejays have the superior defense, especially in defending the 3-ball.

TAKE CREIGHTON -250.

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Against the spread (ATS)

An OU team with more rebounding skill and an ability to get to the charity stripe would be more of a worthy underdog. Creighton, as inconsistent as it has been, is a SOLID PLAY AT -5.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Under is 4-0 in Creighton’s last four NCAA Tournament games as a favorite. It’s 3-0-1 in CU’s last four games against .600 teams.

That’s the lean here. Take UNDER 148.5. for a HALF-UNIT play.

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March Madness: Gonzaga vs. Oklahoma odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Oklahoma Sooners odds and lines, with March Madness Round 2 picks and predictions.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs (27-0) take on the Oklahoma Sooners (16-10) in a West Region second-round game Monday afternoon. The top-seeded Bulldogs and eighth-seeded Sooners will tip off at 2:40 p.m. ET at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Below, we analyze the Gonzaga-Oklahoma odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

Gonzaga pummeled Norfolk State 98-55 Friday. The nation’s top offense (92.3 points per game) shot 55.7% from the field and piled up 27 assists in the win. The Bulldogs have shot 55.8% from the floor over their last eight games.

Oklahoma won its first-round game over Missouri 72-68 Friday. The Sooners prevailed despite shooting just 41.8% from the floor. The victory was just OU’s second since Feb. 20.

Gonzaga vs. Oklahoma: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Gonzaga -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100) | Oklahoma +775 (bet $100 to win $775)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Gonzaga -14 (-110) | Oklahoma +14 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 154 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Gonzaga vs. Oklahoma: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Gonzaga 84, Oklahoma 68

Money line (ML)

True odds figure to be blocked by the tags at both ends. PASS.

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Against the spread (ATS)

OU has fallen off, mostly on offense, in going just 2-5 over its last seven games (1-6 ATS). The ultra-consistent Bulldogs figure to control this one throughout. But a 14-point cover is tough ask.

Slight lean to GONZAGA -14 (-110) with a QUARTER-UNIT play.

Over/Under (O/U)

Oklahoma’s offense has dried up. As we saw in the GU-Norfolk State game, the Bulldogs can pile up 98 points and still file an Under. Overmatched OU tends to engender more low totals than high (Under: 7-3 when the Sooners are a dog).

BACK THE UNDER 154 (-110).

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March Madness: Iowa vs. Oregon odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Oregon Ducks odds and lines, with March Madness Round 2 picks and predictions.

The No. 2 seed Iowa Hawkeyes (22-8) take on the No. 7 seed Oregon Ducks (21-6) Monday in a West Region second-round battle at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for 12:10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Iowa-Oregon odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

The Hawkeyes marched on past Grand Canyon in the first round, winning 86-74 while the underdog Antelopes covered the 13.5-point number. The Over (144) wasn’t a problem, as it cashed rather comfortably. Player of the Year candidate F Luka Garza was everything as advertised, going for 24 points and 6 rebounds while making 4 of his 5 3-pointer attempts in 33 minutes. Iowa enters this game on an 0-3-1 slide against the spread.

The Ducks advanced to the second round after Virginia Commonwealth was unable to participate in Round 1 due to COVID-19 protocols. Oregon was favored over VCU, and I think this team was seeded much lower than they should have been. Yes, the Ducks lost to rival Oregon State in the Pac-12 semifinals, but they are 6-1 straight up across their past seven games, and 5-1 ATS over their previous six outings. The Over is also on a 7-0 run for the Ducks.

Iowa vs. Oregon: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Iowa -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Oregon +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Iowa -5 (-110) | Oregon +5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 147 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Iowa vs. Oregon: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Oregon 82, Iowa 80

Money line (ML)

OREGON (+180) is rested after what was essentially a first-round bye, and it has had plenty of time to right the ship after getting bumped by Oregon State in the Pac-12 tourney.

Ducks G Joe Weiskamp is quite an effective player in the backcourt but still, Iowa can be stopped if Garza can be stopped. The Hawkeyes defense is a little worrisome, as they allowed 72.1 points per game to rank just 228th in the nation, and they had awful perimeter defense (263rd in the country) with the opposition shooting 34.9% against them.

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Against the spread (ATS)

OREGON +5 (-110) is a good play catching more than two buckets. Iowa didn’t cover in the first round, and it is just 1-3-1 ATS across its past five games as a favorite. The Hawkeyes are also just 3-8 ATS in their previous 11 NCAA Tournament games.

The Ducks covered the spread in each of their past four games as an underdog in a neutral-site game, and they’re 5-0-1 ATS across their past six in the Big Dance. More recently, they’re 5-1 ATS in their past six games overall, and 7-3 ATS in their past 10 as underdogs.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 147 (-110) is worth slamming hard. Bettors are crushing books hitting the Over in Oregon games, going a perfect 7-0 in their past seven outings. The Over is also 8-1-2 in the past 11 neutral-site games for UO.

While the Under has trended lately for Iowa, the Hawkeyes hoisted up 85.0 PPG in the regular season to rank fourth in the nation, they’re the third-best 3-point shooting team in the country at 39.6% and the Over is 6-0 in Iowa’s past six NCAA Tournament contests.

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