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Vanderbilt at Alabama odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Vanderbilt at Alabama odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Vanderbilt Commodores (10-11, 3-5 SEC) face the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide (18-3, 8-0) in Tuscaloosa Tuesday. Tip-off from Coleman Coliseum is at 8:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Vanderbilt vs. Alabama odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Alabama is coming off its worst performance of the season as it lost 93-69 at Oklahoma as a 5-point favorite Saturday. The Crimson Tide remain in the top 5 in the country after suffering just their 3rd loss of the year and should get back on track and remain undefeated in SEC play as Tuesday’s game against Vanderbilt will be a different beast.

Alabama is averaging 82.5 points per game (14th) and should be able to produce against the 213th-ranked Vanderbilt defense (70.6 points allowed per game). The Tide take 3-pointers at an enormous pace and after they failed to fall against Oklahoma they should get back on track against the Commodores. If Vanderbilt wants to remain competitive in this matchup, it will need to score more than the 71.9 points (173rd) it is currently averaging.

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Vanderbilt at Alabama odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:05 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Vanderbilt +675 (bet $100 to win $675) | Alabama -1300 (bet $1,300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Vanderbilt +15.5 (-115) | Alabama -15.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 155.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Vanderbilt at Alabama picks and predictions

Prediction

Alabama 87, Vanderbilt 73

Moneyline

AVOID.

Alabama (-1300) should win but risking 13 times your potential return is not work the risk.

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Against the spread

BET VANDERBILT +15.5 (-115).

Vanderbilt loses often, but it is rarely blown out by opponents. The Commodores have covered the spread in 21 of their last 27 road games against winning teams. Vanderbilt is also 4-0 ATS after a loss and will keep it closer than the 15 points Tuesday.

Over/Under

OVER 155.5 (-110) is the play.

The Tide will be able to put up points against the 213th-ranked team defense in Vanderbilt as they’ll get back to hitting the 3-point shot. Vanderbilt will be forced to score in order to keep up.

The Over is 12-3 in the Commodores’ last 15 road games and it has hit in 11 of their last 13 road games against a team with a winning record at home.

Although the 155.5 number is high, I still lean Over Tuesday.

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Baylor at Gonzaga NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Odds, Picks and Prediction

The national champion will be decided when the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Baylor Bears square off in the final game of the NCAA Tournament on Monday

The national champion will be decided when the Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-0) and Baylor Bears (22-2) square off in the final game of the NCAA Tournament on Monday at Lucas Oil Stadium, beginning at 9:00 PM ET. Bookmakers expect Gonzaga to win it all, naming the Bulldogs as 4.5-point favorites.

The Bulldogs were led by Drew Timme’s 25 points last time out in a 93-90 win against UCLA on Saturday. They failed to cover the spread as 14.5-point favorites, while the teams scored a combined 183 points to hit the over on the 147 over/under.

Jared Butler led the way for the Bears with a team-high 17 points last time out as they picked up a 78-59 win over Houston and covered the 5-point spread as favorites. The teams combined to hit the over on the 135 point total set for the matchup.

Baylor at Gonzaga: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 11:55 PM ET on April 3, 2021.

Money line: Baylor +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Gonzaga -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Baylor +4.5 (-110) | Gonzaga -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 160 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Gonzaga: Three things to know

Timme leads the Bulldogs in points and rebounds. He contributes 19.0 points per game while tacking on 7.2 rebounds.
The Bulldogs average 91.6 points per game, 26.3 more points than the 65.3 the Bears give up.
When Gonzaga puts up more than 65.3 points, it is 31-0 overall and 16-0-2 against the spread.

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Baylor: Three things to know

Butler leads the Bears in scoring, averaging 16.5 points per game. Butler leads the squad with a team-high 2.5 made three-pointers per game.
The Bears put up an average of 82.8 points per game, 13.6 more points than the 69.2 the Bulldogs give up.
Baylor has put together a 14-0-1 ATS record and a 24-1 overall record in games where it scores more than 69.2 points.

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

Prediction

Gonzaga 80, Baylor 74

Money line

The model and MGM are in agreement that the Gonzaga Bulldogs are favored.

Against the spread (ATS)

The MGM line for this game has the Bulldogs favored by 4.5, while the model predicts they’ll win by slightly more (5.6 points).

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM point total for this matchup is just 5.9 points higher than the model projection.

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UCLA at Gonzaga NCAA Tournament Final Four Odds, Picks and Prediction

The Gonzaga Bulldogs and UCLA Bruins will meet on Saturday for a spot in the NCAA Tournament National Championship game.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs and UCLA Bruins will meet on Saturday for a spot in the NCAA Tournament National Championship game. Gonzaga is a 14-point favorite to win this Final Four matchup, which tips off at 8:34 PM ET at Lucas Oil Stadium (airing on CBS).

The Bulldogs were led by 23 points from Drew Timme in an 85-66 win against USC on Tuesday. They covered the spread in the contest and the teams combined to go under the 152-point over/under.

Johnny Juzang led the way for the Bruins with a team-high 28 points last time out as they picked up a 51-49 win over Michigan and covered the 6.5-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to go under the 137 point total set for the matchup.

UCLA at Gonzaga: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 1:40 PM ET on April 3, 2021.

Money line: UCLA +750 (bet $100 to win $750) | Gonzaga -1200 (bet $1200 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: UCLA +14 (-110) | Gonzaga -14 (-110)
Over/Under: 146.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Gonzaga: Three things to know

The Bulldogs points and rebounds leader is Timme. He contributes 19.0 points per game and pulls down 7.2 rebounds. Corey Kispert is the top three-point shooter for the team, connecting on 2.9 per game.
The 91.6 points per game the Bulldogs average are 24 more points than the Bruins give up (67.6).
Gonzaga is 16-0-2 against the spread and 30-0 overall when scoring more than 67.6 points.

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UCLA: Three things to know

Juzang leads the Bruins scoring 15.5 points per game. Juzang leads the squad with a team-high 2.0 made three-pointers per game.
The Bruins’ 72.9 points per game are just 4.4 more points than the 68.5 the Bulldogs give up.
When it scores more than 68.5 points, UCLA is 12-0 against the spread and 16-5 overall.

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

Prediction

Gonzaga 82, UCLA 68

Money line

BetMGM and the model both have the Gonzaga Bulldogs as the favorite in this matchup.

Against the spread (ATS)

The spread for this game suggested by the model (13.3 points) is slightly less than the 14-point edge MGM gives to the Bulldogs, though the data still has them as the favorite.

Over/Under (O/U)

In this matchup, the model projects a total (150.3 points) slightly higher than the MGM over/under (146.5 points).

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Houston at Baylor NCAA Tournament Final Four Odds, Picks and Prediction

The Baylor Bears and Houston Cougars take the court in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday with a chance to play in the championship game on the line

The Baylor Bears and Houston Cougars take the court in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday with a chance to play in the championship game on the line. Bookmakers have installed Baylor as 5.5-point favorites for the contest, at which begins at a time to be announced (airing on CBS).

In their last game, the Bears picked up a 81-72 win over Arkansas and covered the 8-point spread they were favored by. The teams went over the 147.5 point total set by oddsmakers. MaCio Teague put up a team-high 22 points in the victory on Monday.

Marcus Sasser led the way for the Cougars with a team-high 20 points last time out as they picked up a 67-61 win over Oregon State and failed to cover the 8-point spread as favorites. The teams combined to hit the under on the 130 point total set for the matchup.

Houston at Baylor: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 1 PM ET on April 3, 2021.

Money line: Houston +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Baylor -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Houston +5.5 (-110) | Baylor -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 135 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Baylor: Three things to know

The Bears scoring leader is Jared Butler, who contributes 16.5 points per game. Butler is the top three-point shooter for the team, hitting 2.5 per game.
The Bears record 25.4 more points per game (83) than the Cougars give up (57.6).
Baylor has a 16-0-1 record against the spread and a 26-2 record overall when putting up more than 57.6 points.

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Houston: Three things to know

Quentin Grimes leads the Cougars in scoring, averaging 18.0 points per game. Grimes paces the squad with a team-high 3.4 made three-pointers per game.
The Cougars’ 76.6 points per game are 11.1 more points than the 65.5 the Bears give up to opponents.
Houston is 24-1 overall and 17-0 against the spread in games where it scores more than 65.5 points.

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

Prediction

Houston 71, Baylor 70

Money line

The model favors the Cougars to win matchup, disagreeing with BetMGM’s money line favorite.

Against the spread (ATS)

The data strongly suggests betting on the Cougars in this one. The model favors them while MGM has the Bears favored and the difference between the two is 6.5 points.

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM point total for this game is just 6.0 points lower than the model projection.

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UCLA at Michigan NCAA Tournament Elite 8 Odds, Picks and Prediction

The top-seeded Michigan Wolverines (20-4) and the No. 11 UCLA Bruins (17-9) will compete for a spot in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament on Tuesday.

The top-seeded Michigan Wolverines (20-4) and the No. 11 UCLA Bruins (17-9) will compete for a spot in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament on Tuesday. Michigan is favored by 7.5 points in the East Region bracket final, which tips off about 9:57 PM ET.

In their last game, the Wolverines picked up a 76-58 win over Florida State and covered the 2-point spread. The teams went under the 140.5 point total set by sportsbooks. Hunter Dickinson put up a team-high 14 points in the victory on Sunday.

Jules Bernard led the way for the Bruins with a team-high 17 points last time out as they picked up a 88-78 win over Alabama and covered the 7-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to go over the 144 point total set for the matchup.

UCLA at Michigan: Betting odds, spread and lines

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

Money line: UCLA +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Michigan -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: UCLA +6.5 (-110) | Michigan -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 136 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Michigan: Three things to know

Dickinson leads the Wolverines in scoring (14.2 points per game) and rebounding (7.6 rebounds per game). Isaiah Livers leads the squad with a team-high 2.2 made three-pointers per game.
The 76.8 points per game the Wolverines put up are 8.5 more points than the Bruins allow (68.3).
Michigan has an 18-0 record against the spread and a 21-0 record overall when putting up more than 68.3 points.

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UCLA: Three things to know

Johnny Juzang leads the Bruins scoring 15.0 points per game. Juzang paces the squad with a team-high 2.0 made three-pointers per game.
The Bruins score eight more points per game (73.6) than the Wolverines allow (65.6).
UCLA has put together a 13-0 ATS record and a 17-5 overall record in games where it scores more than 65.6 points.

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

Prediction

Michigan 74, UCLA 68

Money line

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

Against the spread (ATS)

The model favors the Wolverines by 6 points, just Under the 6.5-point spread set by BetMGM.

Over/Under (O/U)

The BetMGM point total for this game is just 6 points lower than the model projection.

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USC at Gonzaga NCAA Tournament Elite 8 Odds, Picks and Prediction

An Elite 8 battle features the No. 1 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-0) and the No. 6 seed USC Trojans (22-7) squaring off with a spot in the Final Four on the line

An Elite 8 battle features the No. 1 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-0) and the No. 6 seed USC Trojans (22-7) squaring off with a spot in the Final Four on the line on Tuesday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Gonzaga is a 8.5-point favorite in the NCAA Tournament West Region bracket final, which begins at 7:15 PM ET on TBS.

In their last game, the Bulldogs picked up a 83-65 win over Creighton and covered the 12.5-point spread they were favored by . The teams hit the under on the 159 point total set by oddsmakers. Drew Timme racked up a team-high 22 points in the victory on Sunday.

Isaiah White led the way for the Trojans with a team-high 22 points last time out as they picked up a 82-68 win over Oregon and covered the 2-point spread as favorites. The teams combined to go over the 139 point total set for the matchup.

USC at Gonzaga: Betting odds, spread and lines

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

Money line: USC +333 (bet $100 to win $333) | Gonzaga -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: USC +8.5 (-110) | Gonzaga -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 152 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Gonzaga: Three things to know

The Bulldogs scoring leader is Corey Kispert, who contributes 19.0 points per game. Kispert is the top three-point shooter for the team, knocking down 2.9 per game.
The Bulldogs put up 26.9 more points per game (91.8) than the Trojans give up (64.9).
Gonzaga is 29-0 overall and 15-0-2 against the spread when scoring more than 64.9 points.

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USC: Three things to know

Evan Mobley leads the Trojans in points and rebounds. He scores 16.3 points per game while also adding 8.8 rebounds.
The Trojans put up an average of 74.9 points per game, 6.3 more points than the 68.6 the Bulldogs give up to opponents.
In games when it scores more than 68.6 points, USC is 16-0-1 against the spread and 20-2 overall.

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

Prediction

Gonzaga 79, USC 71

Money line

BetMGM and the model both agree that the Gonzaga Bulldogs are the money line favorite in this game.

Against the spread (ATS)

The line for this game set by BetMGM and the model’s prediction are essentially the same (within 0.5 points of each other).

Over/Under (O/U)

The model predicts a total 2 points lower than the one set by BetMGM for this matchup.

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Arkansas at Baylor NCAA Tournament Elite 8 Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 1 seed Baylor Bears (22-2) are 8-point favorites to earn a spot in the Final Four when they enter an NCAA Tournament Elite 8 contest against the No. 3 seed Arkansas Razorbacks (22-6)

The No. 1 seed Baylor Bears (22-2) are 8-point favorites to earn a spot in the Final Four when they enter an NCAA Tournament Elite 8 contest against the No. 3 seed Arkansas Razorbacks (22-6) to determine the winner of the South Region bracket on Monday at Lucas Oil Stadium, beginning at a time to be announced.

On Saturday, the Bears faced Villanova and emerged victorious, 62-51. The Bears were favored by 8.5 points and covered the spread while the teams combined to go under the 142 point total.

Jalen Tate led the way for the Razorbacks with a team-high 22 points last time out as they picked up a 72-70 win over Oral Roberts and failed to cover the 11.5-point spread as favorites. The teams combined to go under the 157 point total set for the matchup.

Arkansas at Baylor: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated 7:15 p.m. ET Monday.

Money line: Arkansas +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Baylor -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Arkansas +8 (-110) | Baylor -8 (-110)
Over/Under: 147.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Baylor: Three things to know

Jared Butler leads the Bears scoring 16.6 points per game. Butler leads the squad with a team-high 2.5 made three-pointers per game.
The Bears record 12.6 more points per game (83) than the Razorbacks give up (70.4).
Baylor has a 22-1 record overall and a 12-0-1 record against the spread when putting up more than 70.4 points.

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Arkansas: Three things to know

Moses Moody leads the Razorbacks scoring 17.0 points per game. Moody leads the squad with a team-high 1.9 made three-pointers per game.
The Razorbacks’ 81.7 points per game are 16.4 more points than the 65.3 the Bears give up.
In games when it puts up more than 65.3 points, Arkansas is 19-0 against the spread and 24-5 overall.

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

Prediction

Baylor 77, Arkansas 73

Money line

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

Against the spread (ATS)

The model favors the Bears by 4.2 points, fewer than the 8-point spread set by MGM.

Over/Under (O/U)

MGM and the model are extremely close in their point total projections for this game, with the model predicting the Over by a slight margin.

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Oregon State at Houston NCAA Tournament Elite 8 Odds, Picks and Prediction

An Elite 8 matchup features the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars (24-3) and the No. 12 seed Oregon State Beavers (17-12) playing with a place in the Final Four up for grabs on Monday

An Elite 8 matchup features the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars (24-3) and the No. 12 seed Oregon State Beavers (17-12) playing with a place in the Final Four up for grabs on Monday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Houston is a 8-point favorite in the NCAA Tournament Midwest Region bracket final, which starts at 7:15 PM ET on CBS.

On Saturday, the Cougars faced Syracuse and emerged victorious, 62-46. The Cougars were favored by 6.5 points and covered the spread while the teams combined to go under the 139.5 point total.

Ethan Thompson led the way for the Beavers with a team-high 22 points last time out as they picked up a 65-58 win over Loyola Chicago and covered the 7-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to hit the under on the 125.5 point total set for the matchup.

Oregon State at Houston: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 6 p.m. ET March 29, 2021.

Money line: Oregon State +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Houston -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Oregon State +8 (-110) | Houston -8 (-110)
Over/Under: 128.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Houston: Three things to know

Quentin Grimes leads the Cougars in scoring, averaging 18.0 points per game. Grimes leads the squad with a team-high 3.4 made three-pointers per game.
The 76.9 points per game the Cougars score are 9.2 more points than the Beavers allow (67.7).
When Houston puts up more than 67.7 points, it is 22-1 overall and 17-0 against the spread.

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Oregon State: Three things to know

Thompson leads the Beavers in points and assists. He scores 15.8 points per game while adding 3.8 assists. Jarod Lucas averages 2.3 made threes per game to lead the team.
The Beavers put up an average of 70.8 points per game, 13.3 more points than the 57.5 the Cougars give up to opponents.
Oregon State has put together a 20-8 overall record and a 19-0-1 ATS record in games where it scores more than 57.5 points.

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

Prediction

Houston 74, Oregon State 62

Money line

BetMGM and the model are in agreement that the Houston Cougars are the money line favorite in this game.

Against the spread (ATS)

The MGM line for this game has the Cougars favored by 8, while the model predicts they’ll win by considerably more (12 points). Put your money on the Cougars.

Over/Under (O/U)

In this game, the model projects a total (136 points) slightly higher than the MGM over/under (128.5 points).

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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

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list.
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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