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Sweet 16 first look: Princeton vs. Creighton odds, lines and trends

Looking at Friday’s Princeton vs. Creighton Sweet 16 odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The 15th-seeded Princeton Tigers (23-8) will face the 6th-seeded Creighton Bluejays (23-12) Friday in a South Region matchup. Tip-off from the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville is set for 9 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we look at Princeton vs. Creighton odds from Tipico Sportsbook. Plus, check out our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Princeton is coming into this game following a 78-63 thrashing of the No. 6 Missouri Tigers in the Round of 32. It beat No. 2 Arizona 59-55 in the Round of 64. Princeton made the tournament with 2 wins in the Ivy League Tournament, taking down Yale 74-65 in the final. The Tigers are 4-0 against the spread (ATS) in their 4 postseason games.

Creighton took down No. 3 Baylor 85-76 in the Round of 32 following a 72-63 win over No. 11 NC State, covering both games as a 1.5-point and 5.5-point favorite. They are 3-1 ATS in their 4 postseason.

Creighton ranks No. 22 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll

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Princeton vs. Creighton odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Princeton +390 (bet $100 to win $390) | Creighton -525 (bet $525 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Princeton +9.5 (-102) | Creighton -9.5 (-118)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2022-23 betting stats (including postseason):

  • ML: Princeton 23-8 | Creighton 23-12
  • ATS: Princeton 19-12  | Creighton 18-17
  • O/U: Princeton 18-13 | Creighton x-x

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Princeton vs. Creighton head-to-head

Princeton lost in the NCAA Tournament regional semifinal in the 1966-67 season, but this is its 1st time getting out of the 1st 2 rounds since.

It has made the tournament 17 times since, but only twice since the 2010-11 season. The Tigers lost 60-58 as the No. 12 seed in the West Region of the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

Creighton is in its 3rd straight NCAA Tournament, having lost in the 2nd round a season ago to the championship-winning No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks. The season prior the Bluejays lost in the regional semifinal to the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

The only matchup between these 2 schools was a 63-54 win for Creighton on Dec. 29, 1961.

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Sweet 16 first look: San Diego State vs. Alabama odds, lines and trends

Looking at Friday’s San Diego State vs. Alabama Sweet 16 odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The 5th-seeded San Diego State Aztecs (29-6) will battle the No. 1 seed Alabama Crimson Tide (31-5) in the Sweet 16 of the South Region Friday. Tip from KFC Yum! Center is set for 6:30 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we look at San Diego State vs. Alabama odds from Tipico Sportsbook. Plus, check out our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

San Diego State cemented its spot in the Sweet 16 with a convincing 75-52 win over 13-seed Furman on Saturday to cover as a 4.5-point favorite. Four  players scored in double digits led by G Micah Parrish who had 16 points. The Aztecs took down upset-favorite Charleston 63-57 in the first round as  5.5-point favorites on Thursday.

San Diego State is an impressive 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 5 postseason games — 2 in the NCAA Tournament and 3 in the Mountain West Tournament — with the Under hitting in each of the 5 games.

Alabama took down Maryland on Saturday 73-51 to cover as an 8-point favorite. While it started slow, only scoring 28 points at the half, it put up 45 in the 2nd half to pull away. The Crimson Tide were led with 21 points from G Jahvon Quinerly and 19 from F Brandon Miller, a massive turnaround from his 0-point showing as the Tide steamrolled 16-seed Texas A&M-CC 96-75, but failed to cover as 24-point favorites.

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The Crimson Tide are 4-1 ATS in their postseason play thus far with the Under hitting in 4 out of 5 games.

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San Diego State vs. Alabama odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): San Diego State +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Alabama -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): San Diego State +7.5 (-115) | Alabama -7.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 135.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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2022-23 betting stats (including postseason):

  • ML: San Diego State  29-6 | Alabama 31-5
  • ATS: San Diego State 17-15-2  | Alabama 20-15-1
  • O/U: San Diego State 14-20 | Alabama 16-19-1

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San Diego State vs. Alabama head-to-head

Friday will be the 1st meeting on the court between Alabama and San Diego State.

San Diego State has made the tournament 8 times since 2010, the last time in 2018 when it was knocked off in the 1st round as an 11-seed. The Aztecs  advanced to the Sweet 16 in 2011 as a 2-seed and in 2014 as a 4-seed before being eliminated both times. They have never advanced past the Sweet 16.

This is Alabama’s 1st NCAA Tournament appearance since 2018 when it was eliminated in the 2nd round as a 9-seed. It is only the Tide’s 8th tournament appearance since 2002 and it is the No. 1 overall seed for the 1st time. Alabama advanced to the Elite Eight in 2004 as an 8-seed, but have not made it past the 2nd round since.

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Sweet 16 first look: Arkansas vs. UConn odds, lines and trends

Looking at Thursday’s Arkansas vs. UConn Sweet 16 odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The No. 8 seed Arkansas Razorbacks (22-13) will face the 4th-seeded UConn Huskies (27-8) Thursday in the Sweet 16. Tip-off for the West Region contest from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is slated for 7:15 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we look at Arkansas vs. UConn from Tipico Sportsbook. Plus, check out our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Arkansas upset No. 1 seed Kansas 72-71 on Saturday to cover as a 3.5-point underdog. After being down 35-27 at halftime, the Razorbacks erupted for 45 points in the 2nd half. They were propelled by 25 points from G Davonte Davis and 21 points from G Ricky Council IV. They were also the leading scorers when the Razorbacks took down No. 9 seed Illinois 73-63 in the 1st round as 2.5-point favorites.

UConn advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 70-55 win over Saint Mary’s as a 3.5-point favorite. It was a defensive effort that led to the victory, with the Huskies not allowing a single Saint Mary’s player to score double digits and holding them to just 39% shooting from the field. The Huskies trampled Iona 87-63 to cover as 9-point favorites in the 1st round, holding Iona to just 24 points in the 2nd half and 39% shooting for the game.

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Arkansas vs. UConn odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Arkansas +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | UConn -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Arkansas +3.5 (-105) | UConn -3.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2022-23 betting stats (including postseason):

  • ML: Arkansas  22-13 | UConn 27-8
  • ATS: Arkansas 18-16-1  | UConn 23-11-1
  • O/U: Arkansas 14-20-1 | UConn 19-16

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Arkansas vs. UConn head-to-head

Arkansas and UConn have met twice since 2011, splitting the series 1-1. Arkansas defeated UConn 102-67 on the road to cover as a 6-point favorite on Nov. 26, 2017. UConn defeated Arkansas 75-62 at home as a 12.5-point favorite on Dec. 3, 2011.

This is Arkansas’ 10th NCAA Tournament appearance since 2000 and its 3rd Sweet 16 appearance in the last 3 years; last year the Razorbacks bowed out in the Elite Eight when it advanced as a 4-seed.

UConn has a very storied history in March. The Huskies won the National Championship as a 7-seed in 2014. Since 2000, they have been in the tournament 13 times including this year, winning the championship 3 times, reaching the Elite Eight twice, and reaching the Final Four once.

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Sweet 16 first look: Michigan State vs. Kansas State odds, lines and trends

Looking at Thursday’s Michigan State Spartans vs. Kansas State Sweet 16 odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The 7th-seeded Michigan State Spartans (21-12) will battle the No. 3-seeded Kansas State Wildcats (25-9) in a Thursday Sweet 16 contest in New York. Tip time for the East Region tussle at Madison Square Garden is set for 6:30 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we look at Michigan State vs. Kansas State from Tipico Sportsbook. Plus, check out our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Michigan State has thus far taken down USC and Marquette in these brackets. Spartans coach Tom Izzo is looking to get MSU into the Final Four for his 9th time. Michigan State is 4-1 over its last 5 games; that’s the team’s best stretch since winning 7 in a row from Dec. 7-Jan. 10.

Kansas State is No. 13 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. The Wildcats have logged tournament wins against Montana State and Kentucky after having lost their regular-season finale and being ousted in their 1st game of the Big 12 Tournament.

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Michigan State vs. Kansas State odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Michigan State -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Kansas State +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Michigan State -1.5 (-105) | Kansas State +1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 138.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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2022-23 betting stats (including postseason):

  • ML: Michigan State  21-12 | Kansas State 25-9
  • ATS: Michigan State  17-16 | Kansas State 22-12
  • O/U: Michigan State 16-17 | Kansas State 18-16

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Michigan State vs. Kansas State head-to-head

MSU and KSU have met 7 times since 1950. The Spartans have won 5 of those games, the last of which was in 1996.

Michigan State won national titles in 1979 and 2000. It has been to 10 Final Fours; 8 of those have been in the Tom Izzo era (since 1995).

The Wildcats are past the tourney’s 1st week for just the 2nd time since 2012 (2018). They are looking to get to their 5th Final Four (last 1964). Kansas State has never won a national championship.

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Sweet 16 first look: Gonzaga vs. UCLA odds, lines and trends

Looking at Thursday’s Gonzaga vs. UCLA Sweet 16 odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The 3rd-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (30-5) meet the No. 2  UCLA Bruins (31-5) on Thursday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Tip is scheduled for approximately 9:45 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we look at Gonzaga vs. UCLA odds from Tipico Sportsbook. Plus, check out our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Gonzaga did the “survive and advance” thing, picking up an 84-81 win over TCU in the second round. It also topped Grand Canyon by an 82-70 score in the opening game, but it is 0-2 against the spread (ATS) so far, while hitting the Under in 3 of 4 games in the postseason. The Over (153) cashed against TCU to snap a 3-0 Under run.

In that win over the Horned Frogs, Gonzaga’s Hunter Sallis hit 2 free throws with 0.7 seconds left to go up 84-78, appearing to grab a cover as 4.5-point favorites at most shops. However, TCU rolled the ball to half-court, and Damion Baugh heaved a desperation 3-pointer from NBA range which went in before the buzzer for the bad beat, or really, the double bad beat.

UCLA throttled UNC Asheville of the Big South Conference in the opening round 86-53, scoring a 17.5-point number as the Over 136.5 cashed. It faced a much bigger challenge against Northwestern in the second round, winning 68-63, although the Wildcats hung on for the cover as 7.5-point underdogs.

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Gonzaga vs. UCLA odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Gonzaga +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | UCLA -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Gonzaga +1.5 (-108) | UCLA -1.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2022-23 betting stats (including postseason):

  • ML: Gonzaga 30-5 | UCLA 31-5
  • ATS: Gonzaga 13-20-1 | UCLA 21-13-2
  • O/U: Gonzaga 20-14 | UCLA 18-18

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Gonzaga vs. UCLA head-to-head

The last time these teams met, on Nov. 23, 2021, also happened to be at T-Mobile Arena. Gonzaga came away with an impressive 83-63 victory, as current Bulldogs Drew Timme scored 18 points with 8 rebounds, and Julian Strawther posted 12 points with 9 boards.

The teams also met in the Final Four in Indianapolis on April 3, 2021, a 93-90 win in favor of Gonzaga, ending a Cinderella run by UCLA that season as an 11-seed in front of a partial capacity crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

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UCLA’s last win in the series came on Dec. 12, 2015, in Spokane, a 71-66 victory. The Bulldogs have won 4 of the last 5 meetings since 2014.

This is their 3rd meeting in the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs won 74-62 in the South Region semifinal in 2015 at NRG Stadium in Houston, while UCLA won a thrilling 73-71 game against Gonzaga in 2006 in Oakland in the second round.

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Sweet 16 first look: FAU vs. Tennessee odds, lines and trends

Looking at Thursday FAU vs. Tennessee Sweet 16 odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The 8th-seeded Florida Atlantic Owls (33-3) meet the No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers (25-10) on Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Tip is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we look at FAU vs. Tennessee odds from Tipico Sportsbook. Plus, check out our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

FAU entered this NCAA Tournament with an 0-1 record in the Big Dance. After a 66-65 win over Memphis, and a 78-70 victory against Fairleigh Dickinson, the Owls find themselves in unchartered territory, playing its first-ever game at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

In the win over FDU, Johnell Davis scored 29 points with 12 rebounds, 5  assists and 5 steals while going 10-of-16 from the field. Davis became the first player in Men’s NCAA Tournament history with 25+ points, 10+ rebounds, 5+ assists and 5+ steals.

The Owls have posted 9 straight victories, while going 6-3 against the spread (ATS) during the impressive run. The Over result against FDU snapped a 4-0 Under run in the postseason for the Owls.

Tennessee powered past Duke 65-52 as a 3-point underdog in the second round, which was much more impressive than its ugly 58-55 victory over Louisiana in the opening round.

The Vols have hit the Under in 3 of 4 games during the postseason, while going low on the total at a 9-4-1 clip in the last 14 games overall. Tennessee is looking for its 1st 3-game win streak since rattling off 4 straight victories and covers from Jan. 17-28.

FAU has never been the Sweet 16, while Tennessee makes its 1st appearance in the Sweet 16 since 2019 when it was bounced by Purdue in overtime.

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FAU vs. Tennessee odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): FAU +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Tennessee -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): FAU +5.5 (-110) | Tennessee -5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 130.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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2022-23 betting stats (including postseason):

  • ML: FAU 33-3 | Tennessee 25-10
  • ATS: FAU 22-11-1 | Tennessee 18-17
  • O/U: FAU 17-16-1 | Tennessee 14-20-1

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FAU vs. Tennessee head-to-head

This is the 1st meeting between the Owls and Volunteers on the hardwood.

This is FAU’s 1st game at Madison Square Garden. Tennessee’s last visit to MSG was on Dec. 7, 2021, a 57-52 setback against Texas Tech.

In 2010 at the world’s most famous arena, Tennessee topped Villanova 78-68, cashing as a 6-point underdog as the Over cashed. It also beat VCU that season at MSG, 77-72 as a 3-point favorite, also cashing the Over.

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Sweet 16 first look: Michigan vs. Villanova odds and lines

Looking at Thursday’s Michigan vs. Villanova NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The No. 11-seed Michigan Wolverines (19-14) meet the No. 2 seed Villanova Wildcats (28-7) for a South Region Sweet 16 matchup Thursday. Tip-off from AT&T Center in San Antonio is scheduled for 7:29 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Michigan vs. Villanova odds and lines; check back for our college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Michigan has advanced in the tournament with wins over Colorado State (75-63 Thursday) and Tennessee (76-78 Saturday). The Wolverines had not won back-to-back games since early February prior to the bracket victories.

Michigan shot a combined 52% from the field while allowing a mere 38.6% figure across the wins over CSU and UT. The Wolverines also attempted 42 free throws in the two games despite that they got to the line just 14.6 times per game from Feb. 10-March 10.

Villanova — the fifth-ranked team in the nation — collected opening-week wins over Delaware (80-60 Friday) and Ohio State (71-61 Sunday) and, having previously swept three games in the Big East Tournament, heads into Thursday’s game on a seven-game win streak. The Wildcats have held opposing shooters to a 40.5% mark from the field and 26.6% figure on 3-pointers over those seven games.

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Michigan vs. Villanova odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Michigan +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Villanova -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Michigan +4.5 (-103) | Villanova -4.5 (-117)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 134.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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2021-22 betting stats (including postseason):

  • ML: Michigan 19-14 |  Villanova 28-7
  • ATS: Michigan 15-18 |  Villanova 18-16-1
  • O/U: Michigan 21-12 |  Villanova 17-18

Michigan vs. Villanova head-to-head

The Wolverines and Wildcats have played each other three times over the last eight years. Villanova won two of those games, including the middle game of the three which was a national final April 2, 2018.

Since 2018, UM is 12-3 in the NCAA Tournament; Villanova is 11-2.

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Sweet 16 first look: Houston vs. Arizona odds and lines

Looking at Thursday’s Houston vs. Arizona NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The No. 5 seed Houston Cougars (31-5) and No. 1 seed Arizona Wildcats (33-3) will scratch and claw in a South Region Sweet 16 matchup Thursday. Tip-off from AT&T Center in San Antonio is scheduled for 9:59 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Houston vs. Arizona odds and lines; check back for our college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Houston made it through the opening week of the tourney with victories over UAB (82-68 Friday) and Illinois (68-53 Sunday). The No. 15 team in the nation plays a slow-down style. The Cougars are 11-1 over their last 12 games and have held foes fewer than 60 points in six of those wins.

Arizona advanced with wins over Wright State (87-70 Friday) and TCU (85-80 Sunday). The Wildcats needed overtime to get by TCU on Sunday. The nation’s No. 2-ranked team plays at an ultra-fast pace, and they use those extra possessions to their advantage. UA owns the NCAA-I’s ninth most effective field-goal mark (55.9%) on offense and the fourth-best mark on defense (44.1%).

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Houston vs. Arizona odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Houston +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Arizona -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Houston +1.5 (-103) | Arizona -1.5 (-117)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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2021-22 betting stats (including postseason):

  • ML: Houston  31-5 | Arizona 33-3
  • ATS: Houston  24-12 | Arizona 20-15-1
  • O/U: Houston  15-19-2 | Arizona 21-15

Houston vs. Arizona head-to-head

Houston and Arizona have meet six times since 1994. The Wildcats won five of those meetings, including the last three which were in 2006, 2008, and 2009.

The Cougars are 9-4 in tournament play since 2000. They’ve made the region semifinals in each of the last two tournaments.

Arizona is looking to make its first region semifinal since 2017. UA is 32-17 in NCAA games this century.

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Sweet 16 first look: Texas Tech vs. Duke odds and lines

Looking at Thursday’s Texas Tech vs. Duke NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The No. 3 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders (27-9) meet the No. 2 seed Duke Blue Devils (30-6) for a West Region Sweet 16 matchup Thursday. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:39 p.m. ET from Chase Center in San Francisco. Below, we look at the Texas Tech vs. Duke odds and lines; check back for our college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Red Raiders humbled Montana State 97-62 Friday in opening-round action, easily cashing the Over. The second round was more challenging, as TTU edged Notre Dame 59-53 Sunday as the Under hit and the Red Raiders failed to cover as an 8-point favorite.

The Blue Devils, in their last run with Coach K at the helm, have earned wins over Cal State Fullerton (78-61 Friday) and Michigan State (85-76 Sunday). The 85-76 win over Sparty was Duke’s first cover in six outings dating back to March 1.

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Texas Tech vs. Duke odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Texas Tech -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Duke +102 (bet $100 to win $102)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Texas Tech -1.5 (-105) | Duke +1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 136.5, O: -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | U: -108 (bet $108 to win $100)

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2021-22 betting stats (including postseason):

  • ML: Texas Tech 27-9 | Duke 30-6
  • ATS: Texas Tech 22-14 | Duke 18-16-2
  • O/U: Texas Tech 17-19 | Duke 20-15-1

Texas Tech vs. Duke head-to-head

The Blue Devils topped the Red Raiders 69-58 in the most recent meeting Dec. 20, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in a game that both teams were ranked 12th or higher. Duke covered as a 9.5-point favorite as the Under cashed.

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Sweet 16 first look: Iowa State vs. Miami-Florida odds and lines

Looking at Friday’s Iowa State vs. Miami NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The No. 11 seed Iowa State Cyclones (22-12) meet the No. 10 seed Miami Hurricanes (25-10) for a Midwest Region Sweet 16 matchup Friday. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:59 p.m. ET from the United Center in Chicago. Below, we look at the Iowa State vs. Miami-Florida odds and lines; check back for our college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Cyclones had a sub-.500 record in the Big 12 conference portion of the schedule. Iowa State has scored some big wins though, and it has shown why it is here with NCAA Tournament victories over LSU (59-54 Friday) and Wisconsin (54-49 Sunday). The Under is 3-0 in its postseason games.

The Hurricanes upended USC 68-66 Friday in their opening-round game and then proceeded to blast 2-seed Auburn by a 79-61 count Sunday as 6.5-pount underdogs. The Under is 2-0 in both NCAA Tournament contests.

See also: Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports

Iowa State vs. Miami odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Iowa State +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Miami -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Iowa State +1.5 (-108) | Miami -1.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 133.5, O: -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | U: -105 (bet $105 to win $100)

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2021-22 betting stats (including postseason):

  • ML: Iowa State 22-12 | Miami 25-10
  • ATS: Iowa State 19-15 | Miami 20-14-1
  • O/U: Iowa State 15-19 | Miami 20-15

Iowa State vs. Miami head-to-head

The Cyclones and Hurricanes last met Nov. 25, 2016, in the AdvoCare Invitational in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Cyclones, ranked inside the Top 25 at the time, blasted the Hurricanes by a 73-56 score and covered as 3-point underdogs.

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