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Oregon at USC NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Odds, Picks and Prediction

A Sweet 16 matchup features the No. 6 seed USC Trojans (22-7) playing as 2.5-point favorites against the No. 7 seed Oregon Ducks (20-6) on Sunday

A Sweet 16 matchup features the No. 6 seed USC Trojans (22-7) playing as 2.5-point favorites against the No. 7 seed Oregon Ducks (20-6) on Sunday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The NCAA Tournament contest tips off at 9:45 PM ET on TBS, with the winner moving on to the West Region bracket final.

On Saturday, the Trojans faced Drake and emerged victorious, 72-56. The Trojans were favored by 8 points and covered the spread while the teams combined to hit the under on the 134 point total.

Last time out, Chris Duarte scored 23 points as the Ducks earned a 95-80 win over Iowa on Monday. The teams combined to score 175 points to hit the over on the 150.5 point total by bookmakers, while the Ducks were 4.5-point underdogs and covered the spread.

Oregon at USC: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 6:45 PM ET on March 28, 2021.

  • Money line: Oregon +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | USC -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Oregon +2.5 (-110) | USC -2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 138.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

USC: Three things to know

  • The Trojans points and rebounds leader is Evan Mobley. He puts up 16.5 points per game and grabs 8.8 rebounds. Tahj Eaddy is the top three-point shooter for the team, hitting 2.0 per game.
  • The Trojans put up 6.8 more points per game (74.7) than the Ducks allow (67.9).
  • USC is 19-2 overall and 15-0-1 against the spread when scoring more than 67.9 points.

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Oregon: Three things to know

  • Duarte leads the Ducks scoring 17.0 points per game. Duarte paces the squad with a team-high 2.4 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Ducks’ 75.1 points per game are 10.3 more points than the 64.8 the Trojans give up.
  • Oregon has compiled a 19-3 overall record and a 12-0 ATS record in games where it scores more than 64.8 points.

Oregon at USC odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

USC 72, Oregon 69

Money line

The model and BetMGM are in agreement that the USC Trojans are the money line favorite in this game.

Against the spread (ATS)

The model projects the Trojans to win, just as MGM does, but the model favors them by just slightly more points, with USC winning by 3 vs. the line of 2.5 points.

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM point total for this matchup is slightly lower than the model projection, 141 to 138.5, putting the lean at the over on this total.

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UCLA at Alabama NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Odds, Picks and Prediction

A spot in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament will go to either the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide (24-6) or the No. 11 UCLA Bruins (17-9) when the teams meet in a East Region bracket matchup.

A spot in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament will go to either the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide (24-6) or the No. 11 UCLA Bruins (17-9) when the teams meet in a East Region bracket matchup. Sportsbooks think Alabama will survive and advance, naming the Crimson Tide as 5.5-point favorites. The action starts at 7:15 PM ET on Sunday at .

In their last game, the Crimson Tide picked up a 96-77 win over Maryland and covered the 6-point spread they were favored by . The teams hit the over on the 138.5 point total set by bookmakers. Jaden Shackelford put up a team-high 21 points in the victory on Monday.

Last time out, Johnny Juzang scored 17 points as the Bruins earned a 67-47 victory over Abilene Christian on Monday. The teams combined to score 114 points to hit the under on the 132.5 point total by sportsbooks, while the Bruins were 5.5-point favorites and covered the spread.

UCLA at Alabama: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 6:30 PM ET on March 28, 2021.

  • Money line: UCLA +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Alabama -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: UCLA +7 (-110) | Alabama -7 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 144.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Alabama: Three things to know

  • The Crimson Tide rebounds and assists leader is Herbert Jones. He averages 6.5 rebounds and contributes 3.3 assists per game. John Petty is the top three-point shooter for the team, knocking down 2.5 per game.
  • The 79.7 points per game the Crimson Tide record are 11.8 more points than the Bruins give up (67.9).
  • Alabama is 25-1 overall and 17-0-1 against the spread when scoring more than 67.9 points.

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UCLA: Three things to know

  • The Bruins scoring leader is Juzang, who averages 15.1 points per game. Juzang is the top three-point shooter for the team, hitting 2.0 per game.
  • The Bruins score just 3.6 more points per game (73.1) than the Crimson Tide give up to opponents (69.5).
  • UCLA is 10-0 against the spread and 14-5 overall when it scores more than 69.5 points.

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

Prediction

Alabama 76, UCLA 70

Money line

The Alabama Crimson Tide are the favorites 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 in razor-thin margins here, within 1 point of each other. Based off the current model line, UCLA would cover the seven-point spread.

Over/Under (O/U)

In this game, the model projects a total (146 points) marginally higher than the MGM over/under (144.5 points).

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Florida State at Michigan NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Odds, Picks and Prediction

A spot in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament will go to either the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines (20-4) or the No. 4 Florida State Seminoles (16-6) when the teams meet in a East Region bracket matchup.

A spot in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament will go to either the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines (20-4) or the No. 4 Florida State Seminoles (16-6) when the teams meet in a East Region bracket matchup. Oddsmakers think Michigan will claim victory, naming the Wolverines as 2.5-point favorites. The action starts at 5:00 PM ET on Sunday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, airing on CBS.

The Wolverines were led by Chaundee Brown’s 21 points last time out in an 86-78 win against LSU on Monday. They covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites, while the teams scored a combined 164 points to hit the over on the 148 over/under.

Last time out, Anthony Polite scored 22 points as the Seminoles earned a 71-53 win against Colorado on Monday. The teams combined to score 124 points to hit the under on the 141.5 point total by sportsbooks, while the Seminoles were 1-point favorites and covered the spread.

Florida State at Michigan: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list.
Lines last updated at 3:30 PM ET on March 28, 2021.

  • Money line: Florida State +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Michigan -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Florida State +2.5 (-110) | Michigan -2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 142.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Michigan: Three things to know

  • The Wolverines points and rebounds leader is Hunter Dickinson. He puts up 14.2 points per game and grabs 7.5 rebounds. Isaiah Livers is the top three-point shooter for the team, knocking down 2.2 per game.
  • The Wolverines record 76.8 points per game, 7.9 more points than the 68.9 the Seminoles allow.
  • When Michigan puts up more than 68.9 points, it is 17-0 against the spread and 20-0 overall.

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Florida State: Three things to know

  • M.J. Walker leads the Seminoles in scoring, averaging 12.3 points per game. Walker leads the squad with a team-high 1.9 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Seminoles put up an average of 78 points per game, 12.1 more points than the 65.9 the Wolverines give up.
  • Florida State is 13-0 against the spread and 17-5 overall when it scores more than 65.9 points.

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

Prediction

Michigan 74, Florida State 71

Money line

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

Against the spread (ATS)

The model and MGM both have the Wolverines taking home the victory, but the model has them winning by slightly more (3 points). Lean towards taking the Wolverines with the points.

Over/Under (O/U)

MGM and the model are extremely close in their point total projections for this game, with the model just coming Over the projected total.

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

Previewing Sunday’s USC vs. Oregon odds and lines, with March Madness Sweet 16 picks and predictions.

Two Pac-12 teams have made it to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament and will face off in the West Region. No. 6 seed USC Trojans (24-7) will face the No. 7 seed Oregon Ducks (21-6) Sunday night at 9:45 p.m. ET in Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Below, we analyze the USC-Orgeon odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

The Trojans have cruised through the region so far, first taking down 11th-seeded Drake 72-56 and then absolutely dismantling third-seeded Kansas 85-51, holding the Jayhawks to only 29% shooting. USC held opponents to only 38.7% shooting all season, the fourth-lowest shooting percentage in the nation. They protect the basket with 5.3 blocks per game, which is the fifth-most in the nation. They are led by 7-foot freshman forward Evan Mobley‘s 16.5 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.

Oregon advanced to the Sweet 16 without having to play a first-round game. They moved on after VCU was disqualified with COVID-19 concerns on the team. But then the Ducks defeated No. 2 seed Iowa 95-80 in the second round. They shot 55.9% from the field and hit 11 three-pointers. They were the Pac-12’s best three-point shooting team this season at 39.4%. They are led by senior guard Chris Duarte‘s 17.0 points per game.

USC vs. Oregon: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: USC -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Oregon +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Against the spread/ATS: USC -2.5 (-110) | Oregon +2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 138.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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

Prediction

Oregon 85, USC 80

Money line (ML)

The last time the two teams matched up, USC picked up a 72-58 win, but since then the Ducks have won seven of eight games. They have split their last 10 matchups against one another, although USC holds a more recent 2-1 advantage. Oregon is scoring points in bunches and is on a roll. Their offense will overcome the Trojans’ defense. Take OREGON +120.

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Against the spread (ATS)

USC has performed better against the spread this season, going 18-13 ATS compared to Oregon’s 15-12 ATS record. However, the Ducks have covered the spread in six of their last seven games. And while the Trojans have won and covered in their two tournament games, they were 1-5 ATS in their previous six games before March Madness began. Take OREGON +2.5 (-110). 

Over/Under (O/U)

This will come down to whether Oregon’s offense or USC’s defense is stronger. The Ducks have scored 80 or more points in five of their last six games. USC has allowed under 60 in each of their first two tournament games. The Ducks’ last eight games have gone Over the total, while three of the last four for USC have gone Over as well. Take OVER 138.5 POINTS (-110). 

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Creighton at Gonzaga NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Odds, Picks and Prediction

The top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-0) and the No. 5 Creighton Bluejays (20-8) will meet on Sunday to compete for a spot in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament.

The top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-0) and the No. 5 Creighton Bluejays (20-8) will meet on Sunday to compete for a spot in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament. Gonzaga is favored by 13.5 points in the Sweet 16 matchup, which starts at a time to be announced.

The Bulldogs were led by Drew Timme’s 30 points last time out in an 87-71 victory against Oklahoma on Monday. They covered the spread as 15.5-point favorites, while the teams scored a combined 158 points to hit the over on the 155.5 over/under.

Last time out, Marcus Zegarowski scored 20 points as the Bluejays earned a 72-58 victory against Ohio on Monday. The teams combined to score 130 points to hit the under on the 150.5 point total by bookmakers, while the Bluejays were 5.5-point favorites and covered the spread.

Creighton at Gonzaga: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 12:51 PM ET on March 28, 2021.

  • Money line: Creighton +725 (bet $100 to win $725) | Gonzaga -1200 (bet $1,200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Creighton +13.5 (-110) | Gonzaga -13.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 158.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Gonzaga: Three things to know

  • Corey Kispert leads the Bulldogs in scoring, averaging 19.2 points per game. Kispert paces the squad with a team-high 2.9 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Bulldogs average 24.4 more points per game (92.1) than the Bluejays allow (67.7).
  • When Gonzaga puts up more than 67.7 points, it is 14-0-2 against the spread and 28-0 overall.

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Creighton: Three things to know

  • Zegarowski leads the Bluejays in scoring (15.7 points per game) and assisting (4.3 assists per game). Zegarowski is the top three-point shooter for the team, knocking down 2.7 per game.
  • The Bluejays average 7.6 more points per game (76.3) than the Bulldogs allow their opponents to score (68.7).
  • When it scores more than 68.7 points, Creighton is 13-0 against the spread and 17-5 overall.

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

Prediction

Gonzaga 82, Creighton 71

Money line

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are favored to win this game according to both the model and BetMGM’s money line.

Against the spread (ATS)

The spread for this matchup suggested by the model (10.8 points) is slightly less than the 13.5-point edge MGM gives to the Bulldogs, though the data still has them as the favorite.

Over/Under (O/U)

The model predicts a total 5.5 points lower than the one set by MGM for this matchup.

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NIT Consolation: Colorado State vs. Louisiana Tech odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Colorado State vs. Louisiana Tech odds and lines, with NIT Consoloation Game picks and predictions.

The No. 1 seed Colorado State Rams (20-7) take on the No. 4 seed Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (23-8) Sunday in the NIT Consolation Game at Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on ESPN. Below, we analyze the Colorado State-Louisiana Tech odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

The Rams were no match for Memphis in the NIT semifinals and were blasted 90-67. Colorado State’s defense had been in lockdown mode in the first four postseason games while allowing an average of 64.5 points per game and the Under hit in each outing.

Memphis then blew the doors off, and that game easily cashed the Over. The Under is still 8-3 across Colorado State’s last 11 games.

The Bulldogs also didn’t put up much resistance in their NIT semifinal, falling 84-62 to Mississippi State. After allowing just 62.3 PPG in the first four postseason games, the defense struggled mightily in the loss. The Under is 13-7-2 across the past 22 games for the Bulldogs.

Colorado State vs. Louisiana Tech: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Colorado State -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Louisiana Tech +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Colorado State -1 (-110) | Louisiana Tech +1 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 142.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Colorado State vs. Louisiana Tech: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Colorado State 69, Louisiana Tech 66

Money line (ML)

COLORADO STATE (-120) is worth playing on the money line, as opposed to the spread. The Rams closed the regular season on a roll, and their only losses are to Utah State, an NCAA Tournament team, and to Memphis.

The Rams have a decent offense with 75.9 PPG, they’re a good free-throw shooting team and they play a strong brand of defense, too.

While Louisiana Tech made a nice run in the postseason, losing to eventual tournament team North Texas in the Conference USA tournament, it’s not as battle-tested as the Rams. Look for CSU to get onto NIT podium for a third-place finish.

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Against the spread (ATS)

There is no real good reason to play Colorado State -1 (-110) rather than just play the money line. Essentially it’s the same bet, unless you truly have some sort of a model which suggests to you that this will be a one-point game. Even then, you would simply push. AVOID, just play the ML.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 142.5 (-110) is my favorite play on the board in this consolation game, as I really like what I have seen from Colorado State’s defense.

Add in the fact Louisiana Tech hit the Over last time out, and it hasn’t hit consecutive Overs since Dec. 15-19, and the Under looks really good.

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NIT Championship: Memphis vs. Mississippi State odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Memphis vs. Mississippi State odds and lines, with NIT Championship picks and predictions.

The No. 1 seed Memphis Tigers (19-8) take on the No. 4 seed Mississippi State Bulldogs (18-14) Sunday in the NIT Championship Game at Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas. Tip-off is scheduled for noon ET on ESPN. Below, we analyze the Memphis-Mississippi State odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

The Tigers had their NCAA Tournament bubble burst in the AAC Tournament, losing a narrow 76-74 game to Houston in the second round. While they covered the spread, and played the second-seeded Cougars tough, it wasn’t good enough to wow the committee.

Instead of pouting, the Tigers came together and rattled off impressive wins against Dayton, Boise State and Colorado State in the NIT, including a 23-point rout of the Rams in the national semifinals. Seasoned bettors know all about the Tigers, as they’re 4-1 against the spread in the postseason, 8-1 ATS across their past nine games, and 14-2 ATS in their previous 16 contests.

Mississippi State has taken the circuitous route to the NIT title game. There have been times this season it looked like world beaters, and other times it looked like a very bad club. The good version of the team showed up in the NIT semis in an 84-62 rout of Louisiana Tech.

The Bulldogs were no match for 2-seed Alabama in the SEC Tournament game, getting blasted 85-48. The NIT took them in, and the Bulldogs have rattled off three straight wins over St. Louis, Richmond and Louisiana Tech in a Bulldog-on-Bulldog matchup. They haven’t been cover kings like Memphis, but Mississippi State is a respectable 7-3 ATS across its past 10 games.

Memphis vs. Mississippi State: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Memphis -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Mississippi State +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Memphis -4.5 (-110) | Mississippi State +4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 135 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Memphis vs. Mississippi State: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Memphis 70, Mississippi State 63

Money line (ML)

MEMPHIS (-200) is right at my personal money line limit. I don’t love the Tigers on the ML, but they’re not a bad play if you just want a little action on the NIT title game and don’t want to sweat out the points.

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Against the spread (ATS)

MEMPHIS -4.5 (-110) has been on fire both straight up and against the number, and has made plenty of wise guys a solid pile of cheddar over the past couple of months.

It doesn’t matter what games you’re betting at this juncture, or even if it is not an NCAA Tournament game. Dollars bet on winners in the NIT or CBI cash just the same as those in the Big Dance. Had the Tigers made the field of 68, they likely could have made some noise, too.

Memphis isn’t much to speak about at the offensive end, but it has a shut down defense, and defenses wins championships. The Tigers rank 19th in the nation with 62.3 points per game allowed, fourth with a 38.4% defensive field-goal percentage and second against the three ball at 26.8%.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 135 (-110) is the lean here, and that’s not just because of Memphis and its defense.

Mississippi State plays a good brand of defense, too, and allowed 65.7 PPG this season. It held the opposition to just 39.9% from the field to rank 20th overall.

The Under is 9-5 in the past 14 games for MSU and 13-5-1 in the previous 19 for Memphis.

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Syracuse at Houston NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Odds, Picks and Prediction

A Sweet 16 battle features the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars (24-3) playing as 6.5-point favorites against the No. 11 seed Syracuse Orange (16-9) on Saturday

A Sweet 16 battle features the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars (24-3) playing as 6.5-point favorites against the No. 11 seed Syracuse Orange (16-9) on Saturday at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The NCAA Tournament contest tips off at 9:55 PM ET, with the winner moving on to the Midwest Region bracket final.

The Cougars were led by 22 points from Quentin Grimes in a 63-60 win over Rutgers on Sunday. They failed to cover the spread in the contest and the teams combined to go under the 131.5-point over/under.

Buddy Boeheim led the way for the Orange with a team-high 25 points last time out as they picked up a 75-72 win over West Virginia and covered the 4-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to go under the 148 point total set for the matchup.

Syracuse at Houston: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 8:30 PM ET on March 27, 2021.

  • Money line: Syracuse +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Houston -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Syracuse +6.5 (-110) | Houston -6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 141 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Houston: Three things to know

  • The Cougars scoring leader is Grimes, who averages 18.1 points per game. Grimes is the top three-point shooter for the team, connecting on 3.4 per game.
  • The Cougars record 77.4 points per game, seven more points than the 70.4 the Orange allow.
  • Houston has a 15-0 record against the spread and an 18-1 record overall when putting up more than 70.4 points.

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Syracuse: Three things to know

  • The Orange scoring leader is Boeheim, who averages 18.1 points per game. Boeheim is the top three-point shooter for the team, knocking down 3.2 per game.
  • The Orange’s 75.9 points per game are 18.0 more points than the 57.9 the Cougars allow to opponents.
  • When it scores more than 57.9 points, Syracuse is 13-0 against the spread and 18-9 overall.

Syracuse at Houston: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Houston 75, Syracuse 65

Money line

The Houston Cougars are the favorites to win this game by both the model and BetMGM.

Against the spread (ATS)

The Cougars are the bet in this game. They’re favored by 3 more points in the model than MGM (9.5 to 6.5).

Over/Under (O/U)

MGM and the model are extremely close in their point total projections for this contest, within 0.9 points of each other.

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Oral Roberts at Arkansas NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 3 seed Arkansas Razorbacks (22-6) and the No. 15 seed Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (16-10) play in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 with a ticket to the Elite 8

The No. 3 seed Arkansas Razorbacks (22-6) and the No. 15 seed Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (16-10) play in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 with a ticket to the Elite 8 of the South Region bracket up for grabs on Saturday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, starting at 7:25 PM ET. Arkansas is an 11.5-point favorite in the matchup.

In their last game, the Razorbacks picked up a 68-66 win over Texas Tech and covered the 1.5-point spread as underdogs . The teams went under the 140.5 point total set by sportsbooks. Justin Smith totaled a team-high 20 points in the victory on Sunday.

Kevin Obanor led the way for the Golden Eagles with a team-high 28 points last time out as they picked up a 81-78 win over Florida and covered the 9-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to go over the 149.5 point total set for the matchup.

Oral Roberts at Arkansas: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 4 PM ET on March 27, 2021.

  • Money line: Oral Roberts +450 (bet $100 to win $450) | Arkansas -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Oral Roberts +11.5 (-110) | Arkansas -11.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 157.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Arkansas: Three things to know

  • Moses Moody leads the Razorbacks scoring 17.1 points per game. Moody paces the squad with a team-high 1.9 made three-pointers per game.
  • The 82 points per game the Razorbacks record are 6.3 more points than the Golden Eagles give up (75.7).
  • When Arkansas totals more than 75.7 points, it is 13-0 against the spread and 16-2 overall.

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Oral Roberts: Three things to know

  • Max Abmas leads the Golden Eagles in points and assists. He scores 24.6 points per game while adding 3.9 assists. Abmas averages 3.6 made threes per game to pace the team.
  • The Golden Eagles score an average of 81.5 points per game, 11.1 more points than the 70.4 the Razorbacks allow.
  • Oral Roberts has compiled a 17-7 overall record and a 15-0 ATS record in games where it scores more than 70.4 points.

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

Prediction

Arkansas 84, Oral Roberts 71

Money line

The model and MGM are in agreement that the Arkansas Razorbacks are favored.

Against the spread (ATS)

The MGM line for this game has the Razorbacks favored by 11.5, while the model predicts they’ll win by slightly more (13.4 points).

Over/Under (O/U)

The model projects a total 2.5 points lower than the one set by MGM for this matchup.

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

Previewing Sunday’s Creighton Bluejays vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs odds and lines, with March Madness Sweet 16 picks and predictions.

The 5-seed Creighton Bluejays (22-8) take on 1-seed Gonzaga Bulldogs (28-0) in a West Regional Sweet 16 game Sunday afternoon at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET and the game will broadcast on CBS. Below, we analyze the Creighton-Gonzaga odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

Gonzaga trampled its first two NCAA Tournament opponents — 16-seed Norfolk State and 8-seed Oklahoma — by an average score of 92.5-63 but is 1-1 ATS in those games and only covered by a half-point against the Sooners.

This is the third straight Big Dance the Bulldogs have at least advanced to the Sweet 16 and fifth in the past six NCAA Tournaments.

Creighton bounced back from a 25-point blowout by Georgetown in the Big East Tournament championship and eking past 12-seed UC Santa Barbara 63-62 to demolish 13-seed Ohio 72-58 as 5.5-point favorites.

The Bluejays are making their first Sweet 16 appearance in head coach Greg McDermott’s 11 seasons on the job.

Gonzaga vs. Creighton: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Gonzaga -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100) | Creighton +650 (bet $100 to win $650)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Gonzaga -13 (-110) | Creighton +13 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 158 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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

Prediction

Gonzaga 88, Creighton 81

Money line (ML)

PASS with a slight LEAN toward Creighton (+650) because as unlikely as it is that the Bluejays upset the Bulldogs, I do like Creighton plus the points and +650 is juicy.

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Against the spread (ATS)

It’s hard to poke holes in an undefeated team’s resume but Gonzaga -13.5 (-110) is just too many points to lay in the Sweet 16 and the Bulldogs are just 3-3 ATS in their previous six games.

In Gonzaga’s win over Oklahoma last round, the Bulldogs actually shot worse from the field but attempted 14 more free throws and Creighton is 48th in defensive FTA/FG rate.

And while Creighton will struggle to find an answer for Gonzaga’s big Drew Timme and he’ll most likely be the difference-maker in this game, the Bluejays matchup really well against Bulldogs’ other superstars.

Creighton leading scorer and PG Marcus Zegarowski has a higher offensive rating, assist rate and effective field goal percentage than Gonzaga PG Jalen Suggs.

Also, Gonzaga senior SF Corey Kispert will have his hands full against Creighton’s defensive wing Christian Bishop. 

Finally, who isn’t laying the points with Gonzaga here?

According to Pregame.com, nearly 80% of the action is on the Bulldogs to cover but the line has dropped from Gonzaga -13.5 on the opener. Simply put, 80% of sports bettors don’t turn a profit.

Fade the market and BET CREIGHTON +13 (-110) for 1 unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

Gonzaga is hands down the best offensive team in the nation but Creighton will keep up with ‘Zaga Sunday.

The Bulldogs scheduled four ranked out of conference opponents at the beginning of their season and the Over cashed in all four of those contests.

Both teams play at a very fast pace and are top-30 in effective field goal shooting.

TAKE OVER 158 (-110) for a quarter-unit.

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