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UNC Greensboro at Florida State NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

An opening-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 13th-seeded UNC Greensboro Spartans (21-8) hit the court as 10.5-point underdogs against the No. 4 seed Florida State Seminoles (16-6) on Saturday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The contest starts at 12:45 PM ET on TRU. Here’s what you need to know when filling out your brackets for this 4-13 matchup.

In their last game, the Seminoles were defeated by Georgia Tech by a final score of 80-75 . The teams hit the over on the 145.5 point total set by oddsmakers. Scottie Barnes totaled a team-high 21 points in the loss on Saturday.

Last time out, Isaiah Miller scored 25 points as the Spartans earned a 69-61 win over Mercer on Monday. The teams combined to score 130 points to hit the under on the 137 point total by sportsbooks, while the Spartans were 5.5-point favorites and covered the spread.

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UNC Greensboro at Florida State: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 5:55 AM ET on March 20, 2021.

  • Money line: UNC Greensboro +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | Florida State -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: UNC Greensboro +10.5 (-110) | Florida State -10.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 145.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Florida State: Three things to know

  • M.J. Walker leads the Seminoles scoring 13.0 points per game. Walker paces the squad with a team-high 2.1 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Seminoles put up 78.9 points per game, 11.5 more points than the 67.4 the Spartans give up.
  • Florida State has a 16-4 record overall and a 12-0 record against the spread when putting up more than 67.4 points.

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UNC Greensboro: Three things to know

  • Miller leads the Spartans in points and assists. He contributes 19.3 points per game while adding 4.0 assists. Keyshaun Langley averages 1.8 made threes per game to lead the team.
  • The Spartans score an average of 73.6 points per game, just 3.3 more points than the 70.3 the Seminoles allow to opponents.
  • When it scores more than 70.3 points, UNC Greensboro is 14-0 against the spread and 16-3 overall.

UNC Greensboro at Florida State: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Florida State 78, UNC Greensboro 67

Money line

The model and BetMGM both agree that the Florida State Seminoles are the money line favorite in this matchup.

Against the spread (ATS)

The model line and the MGM line are within 0.3 points of each other.

Over/Under (O/U)

MGM and the model are extremely close in their point total projections for this game, within 0.4 points of each other.

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An opening-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 13th-seeded UNC Greensboro Spartans (21-8) hit the court as 10.5-point underdogs against the No. 4 seed Florida State Seminoles (16-6) on Saturday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The contest starts at 12:45 PM ET on TRU. Here’s what you need to know when filling out your brackets for this 4-13 matchup.

In their last game, the Seminoles were defeated by Georgia Tech by a final score of 80-75 . The teams hit the over on the 145.5 point total set by oddsmakers. Scottie Barnes totaled a team-high 21 points in the loss on Saturday.

Last time out, Isaiah Miller scored 25 points as the Spartans earned a 69-61 win over Mercer on Monday. The teams combined to score 130 points to hit the under on the 137 point total by sportsbooks, while the Spartans were 5.5-point favorites and covered the spread.

Rankings courtesy of Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

UNC Greensboro at Florida State: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 5:55 AM ET on March 20, 2021.

  • Money line: UNC Greensboro +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | Florida State -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: UNC Greensboro +10.5 (-110) | Florida State -10.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 145.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Florida State: Three things to know

  • M.J. Walker leads the Seminoles scoring 13.0 points per game. Walker paces the squad with a team-high 2.1 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Seminoles put up 78.9 points per game, 11.5 more points than the 67.4 the Spartans give up.
  • Florida State has a 16-4 record overall and a 12-0 record against the spread when putting up more than 67.4 points.

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UNC Greensboro: Three things to know

  • Miller leads the Spartans in points and assists. He contributes 19.3 points per game while adding 4.0 assists. Keyshaun Langley averages 1.8 made threes per game to lead the team.
  • The Spartans score an average of 73.6 points per game, just 3.3 more points than the 70.3 the Seminoles allow to opponents.
  • When it scores more than 70.3 points, UNC Greensboro is 14-0 against the spread and 16-3 overall.

UNC Greensboro at Florida State: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Florida State 78, UNC Greensboro 67

Money line

The model and BetMGM both agree that the Florida State Seminoles are the money line favorite in this matchup.

Against the spread (ATS)

The model line and the MGM line are within 0.3 points of each other.

Over/Under (O/U)

MGM and the model are extremely close in their point total projections for this game, within 0.4 points of each other.

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Grand Canyon at Iowa NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 2 seed in the West Region bracket, the Iowa Hawkeyes (21-8), and the No. 15 seed Grand Canyon Antelopes (17-6) play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday

The 15th-seeded Grand Canyon Antelopes (17-6) take the court in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the No. 2 seed Iowa Hawkeyes (21-8) on Saturday at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The contest tips off at 6:25 PM ET on TBS. Grand Canyon is a heavy, 14.5-point underdog in the game. Here’s what you need to know before filling out your brackets for this 2-15 matchup in the West Region.

On Saturday, the Hawkeyes faced Illinois and fell short by a score of 82-71. The Hawkeyes failed to cover the spread as 3-point underdogs and the teams combined to go under the 154 point total.

Jovan Blacksher Jr. led the way for the Antelopes with a team-high 19 points last time out as they picked up a 74-56 win over New Mexico State and covered the 2-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to hit the over on the 126 point total set for the matchup.

Grand Canyon at Iowa: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 8:25 AM ET on March 20, 2021.

  • Money line: Grand Canyon +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Iowa -1600 (bet $1600 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Grand Canyon +14.5 (-110) | Iowa -14.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 144.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Iowa: Three things to know

  • The Hawkeyes points and rebounds leader is Luka Garza. He averages 23.7 points per game and grabs 8.8 rebounds. Jordan Bohannon is the top three-point shooter for the team, connecting on 2.7 per game.
  • The Hawkeyes put up 22.7 more points per game (83.8) than the Antelopes give up (61.1).
  • Iowa has a 21-7 record overall and a 14-0 record against the spread when putting up more than 61.1 points.

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Grand Canyon: Three things to know

  • The Antelopes points and rebounds leader is Asbjorn Midtgaard. He scores 14.0 points per game and pulls down 9.7 rebounds. Oscar Frayer is the top three-point shooter for the team, hitting 1.3 per game.
  • The Antelopes put up an average of 75.6 points per game, only 3.7 more points than the 71.9 the Hawkeyes give up to opponents.
  • When it puts up more than 71.9 points, Grand Canyon is 7-0 against the spread and 12-0 overall.

Grand Canyon at Iowa: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Iowa 78, Grand Canyon 66

Money line

MGM and the model agree that the Iowa Hawkeyes are the favorite.

Against the spread (ATS)

The model and MGM both have the Hawkeyes taking home the victory, but the model has them winning by slightly less (12.4 points). Lean towards taking the Antelopes.

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM total for this game, 144.5 points, and the model’s projected total, 144.3 points, are only 0.2 points apart.

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Grand Canyon at Iowa NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 2 seed in the West Region bracket, the Iowa Hawkeyes (21-8), and the No. 15 seed Grand Canyon Antelopes (17-6) play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday

The 15th-seeded Grand Canyon Antelopes (17-6) take the court in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the No. 2 seed Iowa Hawkeyes (21-8) on Saturday at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The contest tips off at 6:25 PM ET on TBS. Grand Canyon is a heavy, 14.5-point underdog in the game. Here’s what you need to know before filling out your brackets for this 2-15 matchup in the West Region.

On Saturday, the Hawkeyes faced Illinois and fell short by a score of 82-71. The Hawkeyes failed to cover the spread as 3-point underdogs and the teams combined to go under the 154 point total.

Jovan Blacksher Jr. led the way for the Antelopes with a team-high 19 points last time out as they picked up a 74-56 win over New Mexico State and covered the 2-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to hit the over on the 126 point total set for the matchup.

Grand Canyon at Iowa: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 8:25 AM ET on March 20, 2021.

  • Money line: Grand Canyon +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Iowa -1600 (bet $1600 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Grand Canyon +14.5 (-110) | Iowa -14.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 144.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Iowa: Three things to know

  • The Hawkeyes points and rebounds leader is Luka Garza. He averages 23.7 points per game and grabs 8.8 rebounds. Jordan Bohannon is the top three-point shooter for the team, connecting on 2.7 per game.
  • The Hawkeyes put up 22.7 more points per game (83.8) than the Antelopes give up (61.1).
  • Iowa has a 21-7 record overall and a 14-0 record against the spread when putting up more than 61.1 points.

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Grand Canyon: Three things to know

  • The Antelopes points and rebounds leader is Asbjorn Midtgaard. He scores 14.0 points per game and pulls down 9.7 rebounds. Oscar Frayer is the top three-point shooter for the team, hitting 1.3 per game.
  • The Antelopes put up an average of 75.6 points per game, only 3.7 more points than the 71.9 the Hawkeyes give up to opponents.
  • When it puts up more than 71.9 points, Grand Canyon is 7-0 against the spread and 12-0 overall.

Grand Canyon at Iowa: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Iowa 78, Grand Canyon 66

Money line

MGM and the model agree that the Iowa Hawkeyes are the favorite.

Against the spread (ATS)

The model and MGM both have the Hawkeyes taking home the victory, but the model has them winning by slightly less (12.4 points). Lean towards taking the Antelopes.

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM total for this game, 144.5 points, and the model’s projected total, 144.3 points, are only 0.2 points apart.

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Ohio at Virginia NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 4 seed Virginia Cavaliers (18-6) and the No. 13 seed Ohio Bobcats (16-7) will meet in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday

A first-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 13th-seeded Ohio Bobcats (16-7) hit the court as 7-point underdogs against the No. 4 seed Virginia Cavaliers (18-6) on Saturday at Assembly Hall (Indiana). The contest starts at 7:15 PM ET on TRU. Here’s what you need to know when filling out your brackets for this 4-13 matchup.

The Cavaliers were led by Sam Hauser’s 21 points last time out in a 72-69 victory over Syracuse on Thursday. They failed to cover the spread as 5.5-point favorites, while the teams scored a combined 141 points to go over the 130 over/under.

Jason Preston led the way for the Bobcats with a team-high 22 points last time out as they picked up a 84-69 win over Buffalo and covered the 3-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to hit the under on the 156 point total set for the matchup.

Ohio at Virginia: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 4:25 AM ET on March 19, 2021.

  • Money line: Ohio +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Virginia -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Ohio +7 (-110) | Virginia -7 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 130.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Virginia: Three things to know

  • The Cavaliers scoring leader is Hauser, who averages 16.0 points per game. Hauser is the top three-point shooter for the team, hitting 2.6 per game.
  • The Cavaliers score just 4.7 fewer points per game (68.6) than the Bobcats allow (73.3).
  • Virginia is 6-0 against the spread and 6-1 overall when scoring more than 73.3 points.

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Ohio: Three things to know

  • Preston leads the Bobcats in scoring (16.6 points per game) and assisting (7.2 assists per game). Ben Roderick is the top three-point shooter for the team, connecting on 2.4 per game.
  • The Bobcats’ 80.9 points per game are 20.4 more points than the 60.5 the Cavaliers allow to opponents.
  • Ohio is 16-7 overall and 14-0 against the spread in games where it scores more than 60.5 points.

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

Prediction

Virginia 74, Ohio 67

Money line

The Virginia Cavaliers are the favorites to win this game according to both the model and BetMGM’s money line.

Against the spread (ATS)

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

Over/Under (O/U)

The model projects a total (141.4 points) much higher than the one set by MGM for this matchup (130.5 points). Take the over.

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Iona at Alabama NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 2 seed Alabama Crimson Tide (24-6) are a 17-point favorite in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against the No. 15 seed Iona Gaels (12-5) on Saturday at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The matchup begins at 4:00 PM ET on TBS. Here are insights into this East Region 2-15 matchup to help you fill out your bracket.

In their last game, the Crimson Tide picked up a 80-79 win over LSU but did not cover the 5.5-point spread they were favored by. The teams went over the 157 point total set by oddsmakers. Jaden Shackelford put up a team-high 21 points in the victory on Sunday.

Asante Gist led the way for the Gaels with a team-high 18 points last time out as they picked up a 60-51 win over Fairfield and covered the 8-point spread as favorites. The teams combined to hit the under on the 130 point total set for the matchup.

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Iona at Alabama: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 11:55 AM ET on March 18, 2021.

  • Money line: Iona +1200 (bet $100 to win $1200) | Alabama -3000 (bet $3000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Iona +17 (-110) | Alabama -17 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 146.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Alabama: Three things to know

  • Herbert Jones leads the Crimson Tide in assists and rebounds. He puts up 3.4 assists and 6.5 rebounds per game. John Petty Jr. leads the squad with a team-high 2.4 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Crimson Tide put up 79.6 points per game, 13.7 more points than the 65.9 the Gaels allow.
  • Alabama has a 23-2 record overall and a 16-0-1 record against the spread when putting up more than 65.9 points.

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Iona: Three things to know

  • The Gaels scoring leader is Isaiah Ross, who contributes 18.4 points per game. Ross is the top three-point shooter for the team, connecting on 2.5 per game.
  • The Gaels score an average of 72.2 points per game, only 2.4 more points than the 69.8 the Crimson Tide allow to opponents.
  • Iona is 9-0-1 against the spread and 10-3 overall when it scores more than 69.8 points.

Iona at Alabama: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Alabama 80, Iona 64

Money line

The model and BetMGM are in agreement that the Alabama Crimson Tide are the money line favorite in this game.

Against the spread (ATS)

The model line and the MGM line are within 0.3 points of each other.

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM point total for this game is just 2.7 points higher than the model projection.

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The No. 2 seed Alabama Crimson Tide (24-6) are a 17-point favorite in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against the No. 15 seed Iona Gaels (12-5) on Saturday at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The matchup begins at 4:00 PM ET on TBS. Here are insights into this East Region 2-15 matchup to help you fill out your bracket.

In their last game, the Crimson Tide picked up a 80-79 win over LSU but did not cover the 5.5-point spread they were favored by. The teams went over the 157 point total set by oddsmakers. Jaden Shackelford put up a team-high 21 points in the victory on Sunday.

Asante Gist led the way for the Gaels with a team-high 18 points last time out as they picked up a 60-51 win over Fairfield and covered the 8-point spread as favorites. The teams combined to hit the under on the 130 point total set for the matchup.

Iona at Alabama: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 11:55 AM ET on March 18, 2021.

  • Money line: Iona +1200 (bet $100 to win $1200) | Alabama -3000 (bet $3000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Iona +17 (-110) | Alabama -17 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 146.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Alabama: Three things to know

  • Herbert Jones leads the Crimson Tide in assists and rebounds. He puts up 3.4 assists and 6.5 rebounds per game. John Petty Jr. leads the squad with a team-high 2.4 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Crimson Tide put up 79.6 points per game, 13.7 more points than the 65.9 the Gaels allow.
  • Alabama has a 23-2 record overall and a 16-0-1 record against the spread when putting up more than 65.9 points.

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Iona: Three things to know

  • The Gaels scoring leader is Isaiah Ross, who contributes 18.4 points per game. Ross is the top three-point shooter for the team, connecting on 2.5 per game.
  • The Gaels score an average of 72.2 points per game, only 2.4 more points than the 69.8 the Crimson Tide allow to opponents.
  • Iona is 9-0-1 against the spread and 10-3 overall when it scores more than 69.8 points.

Iona at Alabama: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Alabama 80, Iona 64

Money line

The model and BetMGM are in agreement that the Alabama Crimson Tide are the money line favorite in this game.

Against the spread (ATS)

The model line and the MGM line are within 0.3 points of each other.

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM point total for this game is just 2.7 points higher than the model projection.

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

Previewing Saturday’s Oregon Ducks vs. VCU Rams odds and lines, with March Madness Round 1 picks and predictions.

The 10-seed VCU Rams (19-7) meet the 7-seed Oregon Ducks (20-6) Saturday in the first round of the West Regional at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:57 p.m. ET and the game is airing on TNT. Below, we analyze the VCU-Oregon odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

Oregon won the Pac-12 regular-season championship but had its six-game win streak and five-game against the spread winning streak snapped after getting trounced by Oregon State 75-64 as an 8.5-point favorite in the conference title game.

The Ducks are making their seventh NCAA Tournament appearance in head coach Dana Altman’s 11th season on the job. They were a lock to make it last year before the COVID-19 cancellation.

VCU finished its regular season 5-2 straight up and 4-3 against the spread in the final seven games of the regular season and then advanced to the Atlantic 10 Tournament championship where it lost 74-65 to East Region 9-seed St. Bonaventure as a 3.5-point underdog.

This is VCU’s second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and ninth in 10 tournaments dating back to former head coach Shaka Smart’s (now at Texas) run to the Final Four in 2011.

Oregon vs. VCU: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Oregon -240 (bet $240 to win $100) | VCU +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Oregon -5 (-110) | VCU +5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 137.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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

Prediction

Oregon 76, VCU 66

Money line (ML)

PASS because I like the Ducks to cover the spread, but I’m not willing to risk two-and-a-half times my investment for an outright Oregon victory.

Altman is one of the most underrated coaches in the country and he has guided Oregon to at least the Sweet 16 in each of its previous six appearances.

Also, the Rams haven’t advanced past the first round in their previous two tournament appearances. While this is VCU’s second Big Dance under fourth-year head coach Mike Rhoades, it’s unclear if Rhoades has the big-game coaching chops of former coach Will Wade (now with LSU) and Smart.

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Against the spread (ATS)

This number is too low and it’s easy to foresee how OREGON -5 (-110) creates enough margin against VCU to cover this spread given the matchup.

Oregon’s defense is 1st in the Pac-12 in turnover percentage and VCU commits the most turnovers in the A-10, according to Ken Pom.

The Rams are also the worst defensive rebounding team in the A-10 so there’s a solid chance the Ducks can pile up extra possessions, putbacks, and/or second-chance points.

Plus, Oregon has a significantly lower defensive FTA/FG rate and is 27th in 3-point shooting percentage.

GIMME OREGON -5 (-110) for 1.5 units.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 137.5 (-110) for a half-unit because the matchup and trends point to this being a high-scoring game.

The Over has cashed in VCU’s previous six NCAA Tournament games and Oregon has an 8-1-2 O/U record in its last 11 games on a neutral site and 6-0-2 O/U as a favorite on a neutral court.

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March Madness: Virginia vs. Ohio odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Virginia Cavaliers vs. Ohio Bobcats odds and lines, with March Madness Round 1 picks and predictions.

The 4-seed Virginia Cavaliers (18-6) face the 13-seed Ohio Bobcats (16-7) at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday for a 7:15 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Virginia-Ohio odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

Virginia didn’t lose a game in the ACC Tournament but also didn’t win the title. That’s because they had to pull out after its win over Syracuse due to a positive COVID test within the program, so their game against Georgia Tech was uncontested. A lot of people forget, but the Cavaliers are actually the defending national champion after cutting down the nets in Minneapolis in 2019, and March Madness was canceled due to the pandemic last season.

Ohio is hoping to avoid the same fate as Ohio State and Cleveland State, two teams bumped from the NCAA Tournament on Day 1. The Bobcats rolled up three wins and covers in the MAC Tournament, including an 84-69 win over Buffalo. In fact, OU scored at least 84 points in each game in the MAC tourney, while winning by an average margin of 14.7 PPG. They’re one of the hottest teams heading into the NCAA Tournament, going 9-1 SU/ATS across the past 10.

Virginia vs. Ohio: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Virginia -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Ohio +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Virginia -7 (-110) | Ohio +7 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 129.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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

Prediction

Virginia 71 Ohio 66

Money line (ML)

Virginia (-350) looks to begin what they hope is another long run into the NCAA Tournament. They bounced back and won it all last tournament after being the only No. 1 seed to ever fall to a No. 16 seed in 2018. Their slow-and-deliberate style means they likely won’t pile up a lot of points, and Ohio is a dangerous offensive team. An upset is certainly possible here, so AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

OHIO +7 (-110) has the offensive weapons and up-tempo style to make noise in this NCAA Tournament, but unfortunately they have to face the slow and methodical defending champs. This one might look like an upset special early on, but Virginia -7 (-110) will show its championship mettle down the stretch, grinding out a one-possession win.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 129.5 (-115) and Virginia are two things that usually aren’t in the same sentence. But believe it or not, the Over is actually 5-1 across the past six games, and 4-1 in their past five games as a favorite. The Over is also 8-3 across the past 11 as an underdog for Ohio, too.

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

Previewing Saturday’s Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Iona Gaels odds and lines, with March Madness Round 1 picks and predictions.

The 2-seed Alabama Crimson Tide (24-6) face the 15-seed Iona Gaels (12-5) at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Saturday for a 4 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Alabama-Iona odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

Alabama has been playing tremendous basketball lately, culminating in a SEC conference tournament title against LSU. They have won six in a row overall, while covering four of the past five outings. The Volunteers are also a solid 7-3 SU and 6-4 ATS across their past 10 games against teams in the NCAA Tournament field, so they’re battle tested.

The big story for Iona is the man at the helm, as head coach Rick Pitino leads his fifth different school to the NCAA Tournament. Iona ran through the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) tourney, winning four games in five days while going 3-0-1 ATS. They’re also on a six-game win streak, while going 5-0-1 ATS, dating back to their last loss on Feb. 17 at Quinnipiac. The Gaels didn’t face a team in the NCAA Tournament during the regular season or conference tournament.

Alabama vs. Iona: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Alabama -2500 (bet $2,500 to win $100) | Iona +1150 (bet $100 to win $1,150)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Alabama -16.5 (-110) | Iona +16.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 146.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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

Prediction

Alabama 85 Iona 63

Money line (ML)

Alabama (-2500) is heavily favored to win this one, and it’s hard to envision many scenarios where that doesn’t happen. But Ohio State served as a cautionary tale on Friday as to why you do not play giant money lines. AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

ALABAMA -16.5 (-110) is a tremendous play laying the points, even though Iona +16.5 (-110) is 5-0-1 ATS across its past six games. The Gaels are undersized and will struggle mightily against the Crimson Tide, who are strong down low but also a decent 3-point shooting team, too. The Tide are also 4-1 ATS across the past five as a favorite.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 146.5 (-110) is the lean, mostly because of Alabama’s high-octane offense. The Tide have posted 79.6 PPG, which ranked 31st in the regular season. Iona closed the regular season on a 5-1 Over run, although the Over hit just once in their four games in the MAAC tourney. The Gaels might have difficulty scoring against Bama’s solid D, so only go lightly on the Over.

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March Madness: Creighton vs. UC Santa Barbara odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Creighton vs. UC Santa Barbara odds and lines, with March Madness Round X picks and predictions.

The 5-seed Creighton Blue Jays (20-8) face the 12-seed UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (22-4) at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Saturday for a 3:30 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Creighton-UC Santa Barbara odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

Creighton was dusted in the Big East final by Georgetown, falling 73-48 as 8.5-point favorites. While there are a lot of things to like about the Blue Jays, they are just 3-3 SU/ATS across the past six outings, and each of those three losses were by at least eight points, with two of them by a dozen or more. And bettors in a close game will be pulling out their hair with Creighton, as they ranked just 321st in the nation from the free-throw line at 65.1 percent.

UCSB routed rival UC Irvine in the Big West final by a 79-63 count, winning for the fifth straight time while covering in back-to-back games. They haven’t covered three in a row since a 5-0 ATS run from Jan. 15-29. The Gauchos are a lockdown defense, ranking 15th in the nation with just 62.1 PPG allowed. They’re also an impressive 13-3 ATS in the past 16 games against winning teams, too.

Creighton vs. UC Santa Barbara: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Creighton -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | UC Santa Barbara +280 (bet $100 to win $280)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Creighton -7.5 (-110) | UC Santa Barbara +7.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 137.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Creighton vs. UC Santa Barbara: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Creighton 69 UC Santa Barbara 66

Money line (ML)

Backing Creighton (-300) is risky business, especially risking three times your potential return. They just haven’t been playing good basketball lately, and they have really struggled offensively in recent games. AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

UC SANTA BARBARA +7.5 (-110) should be able to use timely offense and their tremendous defense to push for an upset in this 12-5 game. The Gauchos have been a very good team this season, especially protecting their own rim. However, Creighton -7.5 (-110) will be the biggest and most talented team UCSB has faced all season, and in the end the Blue Jays will scratch out the narrow win.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 137.5 (-105) is worth playing as Creighton has really struggled putting points on the board lately. In fact, they have averaged a mere 53.5 PPG in the past two outings, and they’re not going to be able to roll up big points against a tremendous and poised UCSB defense. The Under is 4-1 in the past five as an underdog for the Gauchos, while the Under is 5-2-1 in the past eight as a favorite for the Blue Jays.

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

Previewing Saturday’s Florida State Seminoles vs. UNC Greensboro Spartans odds and lines, with March Madness Round 1 picks and predictions.

The 4-seed Florida State Seminoles (16-6) face the 13-seed UNC Greensboro Spartans (21-8) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Saturday for a 12:45 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Florida State-UNC Greensboro odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

Florida State came up just short in the ACC Tournament final against Georgia Tech, falling 80-75 in a non-cover. They limp into the game with three losses in the past five overall, and they’re just 1-3-1 ATS during the stretch. The Over is 7-2 over the previous nine games for the Seminoles, and the Over is 6-2-1 in their nine games against teams in the NCAA Tournament field.

UNC Greensboro beat all three of its opponents in the Southern Conference tournament by at least eight points, including 69-61 in the final against Mercer. While their overall record is impressive, their strength of schedule was just 114th, and they faced only one NCAA Tournament team. They lost that game to the Winthrop Eagles by a 75-67 count Dec. 1 as six-point favorites.

Florida State vs. UNC Greensboro: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Florida State -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | UNC Greensboro +475 (bet $100 to win $475)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Florida State -10.5 (-110) | UNC Greensboro +10.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 144.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Florida State vs. UNC Greensboro: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Florida State 79 UNC Greensboro 71

Money line (ML)

Florida State (-650) will cost you six-and-a-half times your potential return, and that’s risky business on a team that has dropped three of its past five games overall. AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

UNC GREENSBORO +10.5 (-110) will hang around in this one. While I don’t think they have the horses to oust Leonard Hamilton’s Florida State -10 (-110) side, the Spartans will keep it to single digits. The Seminoles just haven’t been consistent against the number, going 3-5-2 ATS in the previous 10 overall, including 0-2-2 ATS in the past four against winning teams.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 144.5 (-110) is the lean in this one, as the Seminoles are a good 3-point shooting team, and neither side is particularly strong defensively. The Over is also 7-2-1 across the past 10 as a favorite for FSU, while the Over is 5-1 in Greensboro’s past six as an underdog, so the trends are in agreement, too.

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