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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  • 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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Colorado at Florida State Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 22 Colorado Buffaloes (22-8) visit the No. 14 Florida State Seminoles (16-6) as 2-point underdogs after Jabari Walker put up 24 points in the Buffaloes 96-73 victory over Georgetown.

The No. 22 Colorado Buffaloes (22-8) visit the No. 14 Florida State Seminoles (16-6) as 2-point underdogs after Jabari Walker put up 24 points in the Buffaloes 96-73 victory over Georgetown. The matchup is this Monday, March 22, 2021 at 12:00 AM ET. The matchup has an over/under of 138.5 points. Below, we analyze the Colorado-Florida State match up with college basketball betting odds and lines, picks and predictions.

In their last game, the Seminoles picked up a 64-54 win over UNC Greensboro but did not cover the 11-point spread they were favored by. The teams hit the under on the 143.5 point total set by sportsbooks. Raiquan Gray put up a team-high 17 points in the victory on Saturday.

Last time out, Walker scored 24 points as the Buffaloes earned a 96-73 victory against Georgetown on Saturday. The teams combined to score 169 points to hit the over on the 136.5 point total by bookmakers, while the Buffaloes were 6-point favorites and covered the spread.

Colorado at Florida State: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Colorado +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Florida State -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Colorado +2 (-110) | Florida State -2 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 138.5 (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 leads the squad with a team-high 2.0 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Seminoles score 78.3 points per game, 14.7 more points than the 63.6 the Buffaloes allow.
  • Florida State is 17-6 overall and 12-0 against the spread when scoring more than 63.6 points.

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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 records 5.9 assists. Jeriah Horne averages 1.6 made threes per game to pace the team.
  • The Buffaloes put up an average of 73.8 points per game, only 4.2 more points than the 69.6 the Seminoles give up to opponents.
  • When it scores 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

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LSU at Michigan Odds, Picks and Prediction

Cameron Thomas leads the LSU Tigers (18-9) against the No. 4 Michigan Wolverines (20-4) after scoring 27 points in a 76-61 win over Saint Bonaventure.

Cameron Thomas leads the LSU Tigers (18-9) against the No. 4 Michigan Wolverines (20-4) after scoring 27 points in a 76-61 win over Saint Bonaventure. The Tigers are 5-point underdogs in the matchup this Monday, March 22, 2021 at 12:00 AM ET. The point total is 148.5 in the matchup. Below, we analyze the LSU-Michigan contest with college basketball betting odds and lines, picks and predictions.

In their last game, the Wolverines picked up a 82-66 win over Texas Southern but did not cover the 25-point spread they were favored by. The teams hit the over on the 141 point total set by bookmakers. Mike Smith put up a team-high 18 points in the victory on Saturday.

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

LSU at Michigan: Betting odds, spread and lines

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

Michigan: Three things to know

  • The Wolverines points and rebounds leader is Hunter Dickinson. He puts up 14.3 points per game and grabs 7.4 rebounds. Isaiah Livers is the top three-point shooter for the team, hitting 2.2 per game.
  • The Wolverines record 76.5 points per contest, just 1.7 more points than the 74.8 the Tigers give up to opponents.
  • When Michigan puts up more than 74.8 points, it is 13-0 against the spread and 15-0 overall.

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LSU: Three things to know

  • The Tigers scoring leader is Thomas, who puts up 22.8 points per game. Ja’vonte Smart is the top three-point shooter for the team, connecting on 2.6 per game.
  • The Tigers’ 81.9 points per game are 16.5 more points than the 65.4 the Wolverines give up to opponents.
  • LSU has gone 19-8 overall and 15-0 against the spread in games where it scores more than 65.4 points.

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

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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.

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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  • 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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  • 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

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list.
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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Missouri at Oklahoma NCAA Tournament First Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 9 Missouri Tigers (16-9) are 1.5-point underdogs to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they face off against the No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners (15-10) on Saturday

The No. 9 Missouri Tigers (16-9) are 1.5-point underdogs to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they face off against the No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners (15-10) on Saturday. Here are some insights into this 8-9 matchup in the West Region bracket that begins at 7:25 PM ET, live on TNT.

The Sooners were led by 19 points from Brady Manek in their 69-62 loss to Kansas on Thursday. They failed to cover the spread in the contest and the teams combined to go under the 135.5-point over/under.

Last time out, Xavier Pinson scored 14 points as the Tigers fell short in a 70-64 loss to Arkansas on Friday. The teams combined to score 134 points to hit the under on the 149 point total by bookmakers, while the Tigers were 5-point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

Missouri at Oklahoma: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 5:55 PM ET on March 19, 2021.

  • Money line: Missouri +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Oklahoma -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Missouri +1.5 (-110) | Oklahoma -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 140.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Oklahoma: Three things to know

  • The Sooners points, rebounds and assists leader is Austin Reaves. He puts up 17.7 points per game and adds 5.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists.
  • The Sooners record just 2.9 more points per game (74.8) than the Tigers allow (71.9).
  • Oklahoma is 8-0 against the spread and 13-3 overall when scoring more than 71.9 points.

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Missouri: Three things to know

  • Dru Smith leads the Tigers in scoring (14.1 points per game) and assisting (3.9 assists per game). Pinson is the top three-point shooter for the team, connecting on 1.7 per game.
  • The Tigers’ 73.6 points per game are just 4.4 more points than the 69.2 the Sooners allow to opponents.
  • Missouri has gone 12-4 overall and 10-0 against the spread in games where it scores more than 69.2 points.

Missouri at Oklahoma: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Oklahoma 73, Missouri 72

Money line

The Oklahoma Sooners are the favorites to win this matchup according to both BetMGM’s money line and the model.

Against the spread (ATS)

The spread for this matchup suggested by the model (0.9 points) is a little tighter than the 1.5-point edge MGM gives to the Sooners, though the data still has them as the favorite.

Over/Under (O/U)

In this matchup, the model projects a total (144.8 points) slightly higher than the MGM over/under (140.5 points).

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