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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

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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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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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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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Villanova vs. Baylor NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Odds, Picks and Prediction

A Sweet 16 matchup features the No. 1 seed Baylor Bears (22-2) playing as 6.5-point favorites against the No. 5 seed Villanova Wildcats (16-6) on Saturday

A Sweet 16 matchup features the No. 1 seed Baylor Bears (22-2) playing as 6.5-point favorites against the No. 5 seed Villanova Wildcats (16-6) on Saturday at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The NCAA Tournament matchup starts at 5:15 PM ET, with the winner moving on to the South Region bracket final.

On Sunday, the Bears faced Wisconsin and emerged victorious, 76-63. The Bears were favored by 6.5 points and covered the spread while the teams combined to go over the 136.5 point total.

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl led the way for the Wildcats with a team-high 18 points last time out as they picked up a 84-61 win over North Texas and covered the 6-point spread as favorites. The teams combined to go over the 126 point total set for the matchup.

Villanova at Baylor: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 1:25 PM ET on March 27, 2021.

  • Money line: Villanova +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Baylor -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Villanova +7.5 (-110) | Baylor -7.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 141.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Baylor: Three things to know

  • Jared Butler leads the Bears scoring 16.9 points per game. Butler leads the squad with a team-high 2.5 made three-pointers per game.
  • The 83.8 points per game the Bears record are 17.1 more points than the Wildcats give up (66.7).
  • When Baylor puts up more than 66.7 points, it is 24-1 overall and 14-0-1 against the spread.

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Villanova: Three things to know

  • Robinson-Earl leads the Wildcats in scoring (16.0 points per game) and rebounding (8.3 rebounds per game). Collin Gillespie leads the squad with a team-high 2.1 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Wildcats’ 75.8 points per game are 10 more points than the 65.8 the Bears give up to opponents.
  • Villanova has compiled an 18-3 overall record and a 14-0 ATS record in games where it scores more than 65.8 points.

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

Prediction

Baylor 75, Villanova 71

Money line

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

Against the spread (ATS)

The spread for this game suggested by the model (4.2 points) is slightly less than the 7.5-point edge MGM gives to the Bears, though the data still has them as the favorite.

Over/Under (O/U)

In this matchup, the model projects a total (146.1 points) significantly higher than the MGM over/under (141.5 points). Bet on the over.

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USC at Kansas NCAA Tournament Second Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 6 seed USC Trojans (22-7) and the No. 3 seed Kansas Jayhawks (20-8) play in the NCAA Tournament with a trip to the Sweet 16 of the West Region bracket up for grabs on Monday

The No. 6 seed USC Trojans (22-7) and the No. 3 seed Kansas Jayhawks (20-8) play in the NCAA Tournament with a trip to the Sweet 16 of the West Region bracket up for grabs on Monday at Hinkle Fieldhouse, beginning at 9:40 PM ET. USC is a 1.5-point favorite in the Round of 32 contest, which airs on CBS.

In their last game, the Trojans picked up a 72-56 win over Drake and covered the 8-point spread. The teams hit the under on the 134 point total set by sportsbooks. Evan Mobley totaled a team-high 17 points in the victory on Saturday.

Last time out, David McCormack scored 22 points as the Jayhawks earned a 93-84 victory against Eastern Washington on Saturday. The teams combined to score 177 points to hit the over on the 146 point total by bookmakers, while the Jayhawks were 10.5-point favorites and failed to cover the spread.

USC at Kansas: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 8:25 AM ET on March 21, 2021.

  • Money line: USC -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Kansas +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread/ATS: USC -1.5 (-110) | Kansas +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 134.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

USC: Three things to know

  • Mobley leads the Trojans in scoring (16.8 points per game) and rebounding (8.7 rebounds per game). Tahj Eaddy leads the squad with a team-high 2.0 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Trojans average 8.3 more points per game (74.7) than the Jayhawks allow (66.4).
  • USC has a 20-2 record overall and a 15-0-1 record against the spread when putting up more than 66.4 points.

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Kansas: Three things to know

  • Ochai Agbaji leads the Jayhawks scoring 14.4 points per game. Agbaji leads the squad with a team-high 2.7 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Jayhawks average nine more points per game (73.8) than the Trojans allow (64.8).
  • When it scores more than 64.8 points, Kansas is 12-0 against the spread and 16-6 overall.

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

Prediction

Kansas 71, USC 69

Money line

The model favors the Jayhawks to win contest, disagreeing with the BetMGM money line favorite.

Against the spread (ATS)

The model line is much more favorable to the Jayhawks compared to the MGM line, a 3.1 point difference, and has them favored to win Monday’s game outright. Put your money on the Jayhawks.

Over/Under (O/U)

In this matchup, the model projects a total (139.8 points) slightly higher than the MGM over/under (134.5 points).

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LSU at Michigan NCAA Tournament Second Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 1 seed from the East Region bracket, the Michigan Wolverines (20-4), face the No. 8 seed LSU Tigers (18-9) on Monday

The No. 1 seed from the East Region bracket, the Michigan Wolverines (20-4), face the No. 8 seed LSU Tigers (18-9) on Monday with a spot in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on the line. Michigan has been installed as a 5-point favorite to win this second round matchup, which starts at 7:10 PM ET on CBS.

On Saturday, the Wolverines faced Texas Southern and emerged victorious, 82-66. The Wolverines were favored by 25 points and failed to cover the spread while the teams combined to hit the over on the 141 point total.

Cameron 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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Lines last updated at 6:25 PM ET on March 20, 2021.

  • 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

  • Hunter Dickinson leads the Wolverines in points and rebounds. He contributes 14.3 points per game while adding 7.4 rebounds.
  • The 76.5 points the Wolverines average per game are just 1.7 more points than the Tigers surrender (74.8).
  • When Michigan scores 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 averages 22.8 points per game. Ja’vonte Smart is the top three-point shooter for the team, knocking down 2.6 per game.
  • The Tigers score 16.5 more points per game (81.9) than the Wolverines give up to opponents (65.4).
  • When it scores more than 65.4 points, LSU is 15-0 against the spread and 19-8 overall.

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

Prediction

Michigan 79, LSU 70

Money line

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

Against the spread (ATS)

The Wolverines are the bet in this game. They’re favored by 4.5 more points in the model than MGM (9.5 to 5).

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM total for this game, 148.5 points, and the model’s projected total, 149.3 points, are only 0.8 points apart.

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Oregon State at Loyola Chicago NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Odds, Picks and Prediction

A Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament matchup between the No. 8 Loyola Chicago Ramblers (24-4) and No. 12 Oregon State Beavers (17-12) will determine one of the squads heading to the Midwest Region bracket final

A Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament matchup between the No. 8 Loyola Chicago Ramblers (24-4) and No. 12 Oregon State Beavers (17-12) will determine one of the squads heading to the Midwest Region bracket final when it tips off on Saturday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, starting at 2:40 PM ET. Oddsmakers think Loyola Chicago will emerge victorious in this one, naming the Ramblers as 6.5-point favorites.

On Sunday, the Ramblers faced Illinois and emerged victorious, 71-58. The Ramblers covered the spread as 7-point underdogs and the teams combined to go under the 133 point total.

Ethan Thompson led the way for the Beavers with a team-high 26 points last time out as they picked up a 80-70 win over Oklahoma State and covered the 6-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to hit the over on the 140.5 point total set for the matchup.

Oregon State at Loyola Chicago: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 1:25 AM ET on March 27, 2021.

  • Money line: Oregon State +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Loyola Chicago -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Oregon State +7 (-110) | Loyola Chicago -7 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 124.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Loyola Chicago: Three things to know

  • The Ramblers points and rebounds leader is Cameron Krutwig. He puts up 15.0 points per game and grabs 6.9 rebounds. Braden Norris is the top three-point shooter for the team, hitting 1.8 per game.
  • The Ramblers record just 3.5 more points per game (71.5) than the Beavers give up (68).
  • Loyola Chicago is 15-0 against the spread and 19-2 overall when scoring more than 68 points.

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Oregon State: Three things to know

  • The Beavers points and assists leader is Thompson. He averages 15.6 points per game and contributes 3.8 assists. Jarod Lucas averages 2.4 made threes per game to lead the team.
  • The Beavers’ 70.9 points per game are 15.1 more points than the 55.8 the Ramblers give up to opponents.
  • When it scores more than 55.8 points, Oregon State is 19-0-1 against the spread and 19-9 overall.

Oregon State at Loyola Chicago: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Loyola Chicago 69, Oregon State 64

Money line

The model and BetMGM both have the Loyola Chicago Ramblers as the favorite in this matchup.

Against the spread (ATS)

The model and MGM both have the Ramblers taking home the win, but the model has them winning by slightly less (5.0 points). Lean towards taking the Beavers.

Over/Under (O/U)

The model projects a total 8.5 points higher than the one set by MGM for this game.

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Ohio at Creighton NCAA Tournament Second Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 5 seed from the West Region bracket, the Creighton Bluejays (20-8), face the No. 13 seed Ohio Bobcats (16-7) on Monday with a spot in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on the line.

The No. 5 seed from the West Region bracket, the Creighton Bluejays (20-8), face the No. 13 seed Ohio Bobcats (16-7) on Monday with a spot in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on the line. Creighton has been installed as a 5.5-point favorite to win this second round matchup, which starts at 7:10 PM ET on TNT.

The Bluejays were led by 17 points from Marcus Zegarowski in a 63-62 win against UCSB on Saturday. They failed to cover the spread in the contest and the teams combined to go under the 138-point over/under.

Ben Vander Plas led the way for the Bobcats with a team-high 17 points last time out as they picked up a 62-58 win over Virginia and covered the 7-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to hit the under on the 130 point total set for the matchup.

Ohio at Creighton: Betting odds, spread and lines

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

  • Money line: Ohio +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Creighton -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Ohio +5.5 (-110) | Creighton -5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 149 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Creighton: Three things to know

  • Zegarowski leads the Bluejays in points and assists. He puts up 15.5 points per game while tacking on 4.3 assists. Zegarowski averages 2.7 made threes per game to lead the team.
  • The Bluejays record just 3.9 more points per game (76.5) than the Bobcats give up (72.6).
  • When Creighton puts up more than 72.6 points, it is 13-2 overall and 11-0 against the spread.

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Ohio: Three things to know

  • The Bobcats points and assists leader is Jason Preston. He scores 16.3 points per game and contributes 7.3 assists. Ben Roderick averages 2.4 made threes per game to pace the team.
  • The Bobcats put up an average of 80.1 points per game, 12 more points than the 68.1 the Bluejays give up to opponents.
  • Ohio has gone 16-5 overall and 14-0 against the spread in games where it scores more than 68.1 points.

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

Prediction

Creighton 80, Ohio 68

Money line

The model and MGM agree that the Creighton Bluejays are favored.

Against the spread (ATS)

The MGM line for this game has the Bluejays favored by 5.5, while the model predicts they’ll win by considerably more (11.4 points). Put your money on the Bluejays.

Over/Under (O/U)

MGM and the model are extremely close in their point total projections for this contest, within 0.6 points of each other.

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

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

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

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

Colorado at Florida State: Betting odds, spread and lines

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

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

Florida State: Three things to know

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

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Colorado: Three things to know

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

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

Prediction

Florida State 72, Colorado 70

Money line

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

Against the spread (ATS)

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

Over/Under (O/U)

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

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

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

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

Colorado at Florida State: Betting odds, spread and lines

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

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

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

Florida State: Three things to know

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

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Colorado: Three things to know

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

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

Prediction

Florida State 72, Colorado 70

Money line

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

Against the spread (ATS)

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

Over/Under (O/U)

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

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