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March Madness: UCLA vs. Abilene Christian odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Abliene Christian Wildcats vs. UCLA Bruins odds and lines, with March Madness Round 2 picks and predictions.

The 11-seed UCLA Bruins (19-9) take on the 14-seed Abilene Christian Wildcats (24-4) Monday in the second round of the East Regional at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is set for 5:15 p.m. ET and the game is airing on TBS. Below, we analyze the Abilene Christian-UCLA odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

UCLA squeaked by Michigan State in a First Four overtime game Thursday and then cruised in a 73-62 win over BYU Saturday.

The Bruins are a slow-tempo five, but they run an efficient offense and have been shooting the ball well of late (49.4% field-goal mark since Feb. 18).

UCLA G Johnny Juzang has come on strong in the tournament; the 6-foot-6 talent has scored 50 points over UCLA’s two bracket games.

Abilene Christian upset Texas, 53-52, on Saturday. The Wildcats went into the tournament with a head of steam and on a five-game win streak.

Against the Longhorns, ACU extended that streak by forcing 22 turnovers and battling back from a nine-point second-half deficit.

UCLA vs Abilene Christian: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: UCLA -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Abilene Christian +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
  • Against the spread/ATS: UCLA -4.5 (-110) | Abilene Christian +4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 133 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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UCLA vs Abilene Christian: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

UCLA 70, Abilene Christian 64

Money line (ML)

UCLA has been trending the right way on the offensive glass, and that spells trouble for the Wildcats.

The Bruins also tend to fare well when getting a healthy dose of untimed and uncontested 15-footers; ACU does not rank well in free-throw avoidance. The Wildcats also don’t pose enough of a threat in the paint.

Peg the Bruins as a near-70% proposition in this spot. They are a lean at the current prices but hold out for a UCLA (-185) money line or PASS.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Abilene getting steals and transition buckets is a concern, but the way the Bruins hung onto a three-score lead for most of the second half against BYU is compelling.

UCLA fits as a team whose late-season slide had them undervalued. BACK THE BRUINS -4.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Under is 5-1 in UCLA’s last six games against teams playing winning at least 60% of their games. But this tag appears to account for the play styles and the bracket-action suppression of points in general.

STEER CLEAR.

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March Madness: Florida State vs. Colorado odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Colorado Buffaloes vs. Florida State Seminoles odds and lines, with March Madness Round 2 picks and predictions.

The 5-seed Colorado Buffaloes (23-8) meet the 4-seed Florida State Seminoles (17-6) Monday in the second round of the East Regional at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET and will broadcast on TBS. Below, we analyze the Florida State-Colorado odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

Florida State held off 13-seed UNC Greensboro Saturday for a 64-54 first-round win in a game closer than the final score indicates as the Spartans covered as 10.5-point underdogs.

However, the Seminoles won despite being outrebounded on the offensive glass 11-5, losing the turnover battle 15-10 and missing all nine 3-point shots.

The Buffaloes boat raced 12-seed Georgetown in the first round 96-73, easily covering as 9-point favorites.

Colorado was on fire, hitting 61% of its field goals (16-for-25 from behind the arc) and Buffaloes All-Pac-12 first team PG McKinley Wright IV notched a double-double with 12 points and 13 assists.

This is the third straight NCAA Tournament Florida State at least won its first-round game and just the second time Colorado has advanced to the second round of the Big Dance in coach Tad Boyle’s 11 seasons on the job.

Florida State vs. Colorado: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Florida State -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Colorado +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Florida State -1.5 (-110) | Colorado +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 140.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Florida State vs. Colorado: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Colorado 76, Florida State 70

Money line (ML)

PASS because it’s only 10 cents on the dollar more expensive to bet the Buffaloes getting 1.5 points rather than Colorado (+100).

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Against the spread (ATS)

The market hasn’t been a believer in No. 22 Colorado all season, and the Buffaloes continue to prove the market wrong.

Colorado has an 18-13 ATS record this season with a plus-3.1-point ATS margin, 3-1 ATS against ranked foes and 5-2 ATS vs. non-conference opponents with a plus-10.7-point ATS margin.

Also, Florida State’s resume looks a little less impressive now compared to before the NCAA Tournament whereas Colorado’s is more formidable.

For instance, three of the Seminoles’ four regular-season opponents that made the Big Dance were eliminated in the first round (all ACC teams).

While the Buffaloes’ victories over UCLA and USC look more impressive since both teams also advanced to the second round.

TAKE COLORADO +1.5 (-110) for 1.25 units.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN toward OVER 140.5 (-110) because Colorado’s offense is in rhythm. The Buffaloes have the highest free-throw percentage in the nation, and Florida State’s defense is ranked 298th in FTA/FG rate.

So even if Colorado has an off-shooting night, the Buffaloes can rack up easy points at the charity stripe.

Furthermore, Florida State’s offense should have a bounce-back shooting performance from the first-round game when the Seminoles bricked all their 3-point attempts.

BET OVER 140.5 (-110) for a half-unit.

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Colorado at Florida State NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Second Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 4 seed Florida State Seminoles (16-6) are favored by 1.5 points against the No. 5 seed Colorado Buffaloes (22-8) for their NCAA Tournament matchup on Monday. A trip to the Sweet 16 will be awarded to the winner of the 4-5 East Region bracket contest, which tips off at 7:45 PM ET on TBS.

The Seminoles were led by 17 points from Raiquan Gray in a 64-54 victory over UNC Greensboro on Saturday. They failed to cover the spread in the contest and the teams combined to fall short of the 143.5-point over/under.

Jabari Walker led the way for the Buffaloes with a team-high 24 points last time out as they picked up a 96-73 win over Georgetown and covered the 6-point spread as favorites. The teams combined to hit the over on the 136.5 point total set for the matchup.

Colorado at Florida State: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 1:55 PM ET on March 21, 2021.

  • Money line: Colorado +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Florida State -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Colorado +1.5 (-110) | Florida State -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 139.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Florida State: Three things to know

  • M.J. Walker leads the Seminoles scoring 12.5 points per game. M.J. Walker paces the squad with a team-high 2.0 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Seminoles put up 14.7 more points per game (78.3) than the Buffaloes allow (63.6).
  • When Florida State scores more than 63.6 points, it is 12-0 against the spread and 17-6 overall.

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Colorado: Three things to know

  • The Buffaloes points and assists leader is McKinley Wright IV. He scores 15.4 points per game and adds 5.9 assists. Jeriah Horne averages 1.6 made threes per game to lead the team.
  • The Buffaloes score just 4.2 more points per game (73.8) than the Seminoles give up to opponents (69.6).
  • In games when it puts up more than 69.6 points, Colorado is 15-0-2 against the spread and 19-3 overall.

Colorado at Florida State: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Florida State 72, Colorado 70

Money line

The model and BetMGM both have the Florida State Seminoles as the favorite in this game.

Against the spread (ATS)

The model line and the MGM line are within 0.5 points of each other.

Over/Under (O/U)

The model projects a total 3.1 points higher than the one set by MGM for this matchup.

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The No. 4 seed Florida State Seminoles (16-6) are favored by 1.5 points against the No. 5 seed Colorado Buffaloes (22-8) for their NCAA Tournament matchup on Monday. A trip to the Sweet 16 will be awarded to the winner of the 4-5 East Region bracket contest, which tips off at 7:45 PM ET on TBS.

The Seminoles were led by 17 points from Raiquan Gray in a 64-54 victory over UNC Greensboro on Saturday. They failed to cover the spread in the contest and the teams combined to fall short of the 143.5-point over/under.

Jabari Walker led the way for the Buffaloes with a team-high 24 points last time out as they picked up a 96-73 win over Georgetown and covered the 6-point spread as favorites. The teams combined to hit the over on the 136.5 point total set for the matchup.

Colorado at Florida State: 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: Colorado +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Florida State -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Colorado +1.5 (-110) | Florida State -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 139.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Florida State: Three things to know

  • M.J. Walker leads the Seminoles scoring 12.5 points per game. M.J. Walker paces the squad with a team-high 2.0 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Seminoles put up 14.7 more points per game (78.3) than the Buffaloes allow (63.6).
  • When Florida State scores more than 63.6 points, it is 12-0 against the spread and 17-6 overall.

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Colorado: Three things to know

  • The Buffaloes points and assists leader is McKinley Wright IV. He scores 15.4 points per game and adds 5.9 assists. Jeriah Horne averages 1.6 made threes per game to lead the team.
  • The Buffaloes score just 4.2 more points per game (73.8) than the Seminoles give up to opponents (69.6).
  • In games when it puts up more than 69.6 points, Colorado is 15-0-2 against the spread and 19-3 overall.

Colorado at Florida State: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Florida State 72, Colorado 70

Money line

The model and BetMGM both have the Florida State Seminoles as the favorite in this game.

Against the spread (ATS)

The model line and the MGM line are within 0.5 points of each other.

Over/Under (O/U)

The model projects a total 3.1 points higher than the one set by MGM for this matchup.

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Oregon State at Oklahoma State Odds, Picks and Prediction

The Oregon State Beavers (17-12) will attempt to build on a four-game winning streak when they hit the road to take on the No. 11 Oklahoma State Cowboys (20-8) this Sunday

The Oregon State Beavers (17-12) will attempt to build on a four-game winning streak when they hit the road to take on the No. 11 Oklahoma State Cowboys (20-8) this Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 9:40 PM ET at Hinkle Fieldhouse as 5.5-point underdogs. The contest airs on TBS. The matchup has an over/under set at 142.5 points. Below, we analyze the Oregon State-Oklahoma State match up with college basketball betting odds and lines, picks and predictions.

On Friday, the Cowboys faced Liberty and emerged victorious, 69-60. The Cowboys were favored by 7 points and covered the spread while the teams combined to go under the 138.5 point total.

Roman Silva led the way for the Beavers with a team-high 16 points last time out as they picked up a 70-56 win over Tennessee and covered the 8.5-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to hit the under on the 130.5 point total set for the matchup.

Oregon State at Oklahoma State: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 11:25 PM ET on March 19, 2021.

  • Money line: Oregon State +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Oklahoma State -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Oregon State +5.5 (-110) | Oklahoma State -5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 142.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Oklahoma State: Three things to know

  • Isaac Likekele leads the Cowboys in both rebounds (6.7 per game) and assists (3.7 per game).
  • The Cowboys score 76.7 points per game, 8.8 more points than the 67.9 the Beavers allow.
  • When Oklahoma State scores more than 67.9 points, it is 19-6 overall and 18-0 against the spread.

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Oregon State: Three things to know

  • Ethan Thompson leads the Beavers in scoring (15.3 points per game) and assisting (3.9 assists per game). Jarod Lucas is the top three-point shooter for the team, connecting on 2.4 per game.
  • The Beavers score an average of 70.6 points per game, just 1.8 fewer points than the 72.4 the Cowboys give up.
  • Oregon State has put together an 11-3 overall record and an 11-0 ATS record in games where it scores more than 72.4 points.

Oregon State at Oklahoma State: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Oklahoma State 76, Oregon State 67

Money line

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are the favorites to win this game according to both the model and BetMGM’s money line.

Against the spread (ATS)

The MGM line for this game has the Cowboys favored by 5.5, while the model predicts they’ll win by considerably more (9.2 points). Put your money on the Cowboys.

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM point total for this matchup is just 1.1 points lower than the model projection.

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North Texas at Villanova Odds, Picks and Prediction

The North Texas Mean Green (17-9) will try to continue a five-game win streak when they visit the No. 18 Villanova Wildcats (16-6) this Sunday

The North Texas Mean Green (17-9) will try to continue a five-game win streak when they visit the No. 18 Villanova Wildcats (16-6) this Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 8:45 PM ET at Bankers Life Fieldhouse as 6.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs on TNT. The matchup’s over/under is set at 127.5. Below, we analyze the North Texas-Villanova contest with college basketball betting odds and lines, picks and predictions.

On Friday, the Wildcats faced Winthrop and emerged victorious, 73-63. The Wildcats were favored by 6 points and covered the spread while the teams combined to go under the 144.5 point total.

Javion Hamlet led the way for the Mean Green with a team-high 24 points last time out as they picked up a 78-69 win over Purdue and covered the 7.5-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to go over the 124.5 point total set for the matchup.

North Texas at Villanova: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 9:25 AM ET on March 20, 2021.

  • Money line: North Texas +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Villanova -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: North Texas +6.5 (-110) | Villanova -6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 127.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Villanova: Three things to know

  • Jeremiah Robinson-Earl leads the Wildcats in points and rebounds. He scores 16.0 points per game while tacking on 8.4 rebounds.
  • The Wildcats put up 13.9 more points per game (75.4) than the Mean Green give up (61.5).
  • When Villanova puts up more than 61.5 points, it is 13-0 against the spread and 17-3 overall.

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North Texas: Three things to know

  • Hamlet leads the Mean Green in scoring (15.3 points per game) and assisting (4.6 assists per game). James Reese is the top three-point shooter for the team, knocking down 2.0 per game.
  • The Mean Green put up only 3.1 more points per game (70.1) than the Wildcats allow (67).
  • North Texas has put together an 11-0 ATS record and a 12-2 overall record in games where it scores more than 67 points.

North Texas at Villanova: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Villanova 71, North Texas 64

Money line

The Villanova Wildcats are favored to win this matchup according to both BetMGM’s money line and the model.

Against the spread (ATS)

The model line and the MGM line are within 0.4 points of each other.

Over/Under (O/U)

In this matchup, the model projects a total (135.9 points) considerably higher than the MGM over/under (127.5 points). Bet on the over.

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Abilene Christian at UCLA NCAA Tournament Second Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 11 seed UCLA Bruins (17-9) are set to take on the No. 14 seed Abilene Christian Wildcats (23-4) with a Sweet 16 berth in the East Region of the bracket on the line on Monday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

The No. 11 seed UCLA Bruins (17-9) are set to take on the No. 14 seed Abilene Christian Wildcats (23-4) with a Sweet 16 berth in the East Region of the bracket on the line on Monday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. UCLA is a 5-point favorite to advance in this second round matchup, which airs on TBS.

On Saturday, the Bruins faced BYU and emerged victorious, 73-62. The Bruins covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs and the teams combined to go under the 138.5 point total.

Last time out, Joe Pleasant scored 11 points as the Wildcats earned a 53-52 win against Texas on Saturday. The teams combined to score 105 points to hit the under on the 139 point total by bookmakers, while the Wildcats were 8.5-point underdogs and covered the spread.

Abilene Christian at UCLA: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 3:25 AM ET on March 21, 2021.

  • Money line: Abilene Christian +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | UCLA -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Abilene Christian +5 (-110) | UCLA -5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 133 (O: -110 | U: -110)

UCLA: Three things to know

  • Johnny Juzang leads the Bruins scoring 15.0 points per game. Juzang leads the squad with a team-high 2.0 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Bruins score 13.1 more points per game (73.3) than the Wildcats give up (60.2).
  • UCLA has an 18-7 record overall and a 13-0 record against the spread when putting up more than 60.2 points.

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Abilene Christian: Three things to know

  • Kolton Kohl leads the Wildcats in scoring, averaging 12.0 points per game. Makhi Morris paces the squad with a team-high 1.0 made three-pointer per game.
  • The Wildcats score 8.1 more points per game (76.8) than the Bruins give up to opponents (68.7).
  • Abilene Christian is 21-2 overall and 15-0 against the spread in games where it scores more than 68.7 points.

Abilene Christian at UCLA: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

UCLA 73, Abilene Christian 66

Money line

The model and BetMGM both agree that the UCLA Bruins are the money line favorite in this game.

Against the spread (ATS)

Both MGM and the model expect the Bruins to walk away with the win, but the model spread (6.9) is 1.9 points further in their direction.

Over/Under (O/U)

In this matchup, the model projects a total (139.3 points) slightly higher than the MGM over/under (133 points).

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Texas Tech at Arkansas Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 21 Texas Tech Red Raiders (17-10) visit the No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks (22-6) after losing three straight road games.

The No. 21 Texas Tech Red Raiders (17-10) visit the No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks (22-6) after losing three straight road games. The Red Raiders are favored by just 1 point in the contest, which starts this Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 6:10 PM ET. The over/under is set at 141 for the matchup. Below, we analyze the Arkansas-Texas Tech match up with college basketball betting odds and lines, picks and predictions.

The Red Raiders were led by 16 points from Mac McClung in a 65-53 victory against Utah State on Friday. They covered the spread in the contest and the teams combined to go under the 128.5-point over/under.

Justin Smith led the way for the Razorbacks with a team-high 29 points last time out as they picked up a 85-68 win over Colgate and covered the 8.5-point spread as favorites. The teams combined to hit the under on the 161 point total set for the matchup.

Texas Tech at Arkansas: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 11:20 AM ET on March 21, 2021.

  • Money line: Texas Tech -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Arkansas +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Texas Tech -1 (-110) | Arkansas +1 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 141 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Texas Tech: Three things to know

  • McClung leads the Red Raiders in scoring, racking up 15.8 points per game. Kyler Edwards paces the squad with a team-high 1.9 made three-pointers per game.
  • The 72.8 points per game the Red Raiders put up are only 2.2 more points than the Razorbacks give up (70.6).
  • Texas Tech is 12-4 overall and 7-0 against the spread when scoring more than 70.6 points.

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Arkansas: Three things to know

  • Moses Moody leads the Razorbacks in scoring, racking up 17.2 points per game. Moody leads the squad with a team-high 1.9 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Razorbacks score an average of 82.5 points per game, 19.5 more points than the 63 the Red Raiders allow to opponents.
  • Arkansas has compiled a 22-5 overall record and an 18-0 ATS record in games where it scores more than 63 points.

Texas Tech at Arkansas: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Arkansas 75, Texas Tech 70

Money line

The model prefers the Razorbacks to win, disagreeing with BetMGM’s money line favorite.

Against the spread (ATS)

While MGM has the Red Raiders winning by one, the model has the Razorbacks taking home the victory, with a considerable margin between the two spreads (5.7 points). Take the Razorbacks.

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM point total for this matchup is just 3.4 points lower than the model projection.

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Oral Roberts at Florida Odds, Picks and Prediction

The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (16-10) will attempt to extend a six-game winning streak when they visit the Florida Gators (14-9) this Sunday

The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (16-10) will attempt to extend a six-game winning streak when they visit the Florida Gators (14-9) this Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 7:45 PM ET at Indiana Farmers Coliseum as 8-point underdogs. The game airs on TRU. The matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points. Below, we analyze the Oral Roberts-Florida match up with college basketball betting odds and lines, picks and predictions.

On Friday, the Gators faced Virginia Tech and emerged victorious, 75-70. The Gators covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs and the teams combined to hit the over on the 135 point total.

Last time out, Kevin Obanor scored 30 points as the Golden Eagles earned a 75-72 victory over Ohio State on Friday. The teams combined to score 147 points to hit the under on the 156 point total by bookmakers, while the Golden Eagles were 15.5-point underdogs and covered the spread.

Oral Roberts at Florida: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 1:25 AM ET on March 21, 2021.

  • Money line: Oral Roberts +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Florida -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Oral Roberts +8 (-110) | Florida -8 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 148.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Florida: Three things to know

  • Tre Mann leads the Gators in scoring (15.9 points per game) and assisting (3.4 assists per game). Noah Locke is the top three-point shooter for the team, hitting 2.3 per game.
  • The 74 points the Gators average per game are just 1.6 fewer points than the Golden Eagles give up (75.6).
  • Florida has an 8-0 record overall and a 5-0 record against the spread when putting up more than 75.6 points.

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Oral Roberts: Three things to know

  • Max Abmas leads the Golden Eagles in points and assists. He averages 24.5 points per game while also adding 3.7 assists. Abmas averages 3.7 made threes per game to lead the team.
  • The Golden Eagles score 11.7 more points per game (81.5) than the Gators allow (69.8).
  • Oral Roberts is 14-0 against the spread and 16-7 overall when it scores more than 69.8 points.

Oral Roberts at Florida: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Florida 80, Oral Roberts 70

Money line

The model and BetMGM both have the Florida Gators as the favorite in this game.

Against the spread (ATS)

The MGM line for this game has the Gators favored by eight, while the model predicts they’ll win by slightly more (9.8 points).

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM point total for this matchup is just 1.7 points lower than the model projection.

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Wisconsin at Baylor Odds, Picks and Prediction

Previewing No. 9 Wisconsin vs. No. 1 Baylor during the March Madness Tournament’s second round matchup.

The No. 3 Baylor Bears (22-2) are 6.5-point favorites as they look to build on an 11-game home win streak when they host the Wisconsin Badgers (17-12) this Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 2:40 PM ET at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The matchup airs on CBS. The matchup’s over/under is 136.5. Below, we analyze the Wisconsin-Baylor contest with college basketball betting odds and lines, picks and predictions.

In their last game, the Bears picked up a 79-55 win over Hartford but did not cover the 25.5-point spread they were favored by. The teams hit the under on the 138.5 point total set by sportsbooks. MaCio Teague racked up a team-high 22 points in the victory on Friday.

Brad Davison led the way for the Badgers with a team-high 29 points last time out as they picked up a 85-62 win over North Carolina and covered the 2-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to go over the 136.5 point total set for the matchup.

Wisconsin at Baylor: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 11:55 AM ET on March 20, 2021.

  • Money line: Wisconsin +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Baylor -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Wisconsin +6.5 (-110) | Baylor -6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 136.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Baylor: Three things to know

  • Jared Butler leads the Bears in scoring, averaging 17.0 points per game. Butler leads the squad with a team-high 2.6 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Bears record 20 more points per game (84.2) than the Badgers allow (64.2).
  • Baylor has a 23-1 record overall and a 13-0-1 record against the spread when scoring more than 64.2 points.

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Wisconsin: Three things to know

  • The Badgers points and assists leader is D’Mitrik Trice. He averages 13.9 points per game and dishes out 4.0 assists. Davison averages 2.0 made threes per game to lead the team.
  • The Badgers put up just 4.1 more points per game (70.1) than the Bears give up to opponents (66).
  • Wisconsin has put together a 15-4 overall record and an 11-0 ATS record in games where it scores more than 66 points.

Wisconsin at Baylor: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Baylor 75, Wisconsin 67

Money line

The Baylor Bears are favored to win this game by both BetMGM and the model.

Against the spread (ATS)

The MGM line for this game has the Bears favored by 6.5, while the model predicts they’ll win by slightly more (8.6 points).

Over/Under (O/U)

In this matchup, the model projects a total (142.2 points) a little higher than the MGM over/under (136.5 points).

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Loyola Chicago at Illinois Odds, Picks and Prediction

Previewing Sunday’s No. 8 seed Loyola Chicago vs. No. 1 seed Illinois March Madness matchup, with odds and betting picks

The No. 17 Loyola Chicago Ramblers (24-4) will look to build on a seven-game winning streak when they visit the No. 2 Illinois Fighting Illini (23-6) this Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 12:10 PM ET as 6.5-point underdogs. The Fighting Illini have won eight games in a row. The point total is 133.5 for the matchup. Below, we analyze the Loyola Chicago-Illinois match up with college basketball betting odds and lines, picks and predictions.

On Friday, the Fighting Illini faced Drexel and emerged victorious, 78-49. The Fighting Illini were favored by 22.5 points and covered the spread while the teams combined to go under the 143 point total.

Lucas Williamson led the way for the Ramblers with a team-high 21 points last time out as they picked up a 71-60 win over Georgia Tech and covered the 6-point spread as favorites. The teams combined to hit the over on the 124.5 point total set for the matchup.

Loyola Chicago at Illinois: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 3:55 AM ET on March 20, 2021.

  • Money line: Loyola Chicago +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Illinois -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Loyola Chicago +6.5 (-110) | Illinois -6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 133.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Illinois: Three things to know

  • Ayo Dosunmu leads the Fighting Illini in scoring (20.6 points per game) and assisting (5.4 assists per game). Trent Frazier is the top three-point shooter for the team, hitting 1.8 per game.
  • The 81.3 points per game the Fighting Illini put up are 25.6 more points than the Ramblers allow (55.7).
  • When Illinois scores more than 55.7 points, it is 24-6 overall and 19-0-1 against the spread.

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Loyola Chicago: Three things to know

  • Cameron Krutwig leads the Ramblers in points and rebounds. He puts up 14.9 points per game while also adding 6.7 rebounds.
  • The Ramblers put up an average of 71.5 points per game, just 2.9 more points than the 68.6 the Fighting Illini give up.
  • Loyola Chicago has put together a 14-0 ATS record and a 17-2 overall record in games where it scores more than 68.6 points.

Loyola Chicago at Illinois: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Illinois 74, Loyola Chicago 64

Money line

BetMGM and the model both have the Illinois Fighting Illini as the favorite in this game.

Against the spread (ATS)

The MGM line for this game has the Fighting Illini favored by 6.5, while the model predicts they’ll win by slightly more (9.3 points).

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM point total for this game is just 4.7 points lower than the model projection.

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