Category: College Basketball

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Betting Pick & Prediction 3/28/24

Posted on by Ryan Knuppel

The Fighting Illini and Cyclones are set to face off at 10:09 ET on TBS/. The Cyclones will host the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Iowa State is favored by -2 at home against Illinois.

ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Iowa State Cyclones -2

This game will be played at TD Garden at 10:09 ET on Thursday, March 28th.

WHY BET THE IOWA STATE CYCLONES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Cyclones.
  • Not only will Iowa State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Will the Fighting Illini Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

In today’s game, Illinois, who has a record of 27-8, will play against Iowa State. As the visiting team, the Fighting Illini have a road record of 7-5, while they are 22-3 at home this season. Illinois’ performance against the spread heading into today’s game stands at 20-15-2. On the road, the Fighting Illini are 8-3-1 vs. the spread, while at home they are 12-12-1 vs. the spread.

Up to this point, games involving Illinois have had an average of 157.7 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 149.8 points. Their over/under record is 27-10-0. When looking at the Fighting Illini’s last three games, their over/under record is 3-0, with their games averaging 162 points per game.

Coming off a good offensive performance, Illinois’ offense scored 89 points against Duquesne. Their field goal percentage for the game was 59.3%, and they went 12/17 from the free-throw line. Terrence Shannon Jr. is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 23 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Marcus Domask brings a PPG average of 16 into the game.

At present, the Fighting Illini’s defense is nationally ranked 224th, allowing 73.4 points per game. In their previous game vs. Duquesne, the Dukes finished with a field goal percentage of 59% and a total of 63 points vs. Illinois.

Can the Cyclones Grab a Win at Home?

Iowa State comes into today’s game against Illinois with a season record of 29-7. When playing on the road, the Cyclones have a record of 7-6, while at home they are 23-1. Against the spread, Iowa State has a winning record of 25-10-2, which is above .500. In their last ten games, Iowa State has been even more impressive with a perfect 5-0 record against the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through 36 games, Iowa State has an over/under record of 18-19-0, with their games averaging 136.8 points per game on average. The Cyclones have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 126 points per game.

Compared to their season average of 75.6 points per game, Iowa State struggled in their previous game. Against Washington State, the Cyclones scored 67 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 40.4%. The top scorer for the Cyclones was Tamin Lipsey with 15 points, while Curtis Jones also chipped in with 14 points.

In the current season, the Iowa State defense has excelled, sitting 5th in the nation by allowing 61.3 points per game. Against Washington State in their most recent game, the Iowa State defense gave up a total of 56 points while allowing Washington State to hit 40% of their shots.

North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Marquette Golden Eagles NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Betting Pick & Prediction 3/29/24

Posted on by Ryan Knuppel

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wolfpack versus the Golden Eagles? Tip off is at at 7:09 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBS. The game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Marquette as the -6.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.

NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK VS MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: North Carolina State Wolfpack +6.5

This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 7:09 ET on Friday, March 29th.

WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Golden Eagles.
  • Even though we have Marquette winning straight-up, we like North Carolina State at +6.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Does North Carolina State Have A Chance at American Airlines Center?

North Carolina State will be playing their 39th game of the season when they take on Marquette. So far this season, they have a 24-14 overall record. They have gone 11-9 on the road and 13-5 at home. With a record of 19-18-1 against the spread, North Carolina State has been performing above .500. In their last ten games, they have a solid 4-1 record vs. the spread.

Through 38 games, North Carolina State has an over/under record of 22-14-2 with their games averaging a combined 148 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Wolfpack’s over/under record is 2-0-1, with their games averaging 153 points per game.

In their latest game, North Carolina State offense put up 79 points against Oakland. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 45.3% and made 9 threes. DJ Horne is leading the team in scoring at 16.9 points per contest. D.J. Burns has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.4 going into the game.

The Wolfpack’s defense is presently ranked 180th nationally, allowing an average of 72.0 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Oakland, the Golden Grizzlies finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 73 points vs. North Carolina State.

Can the Golden Eagles Hold Strong at Home?

The Marquette Golden Eagles come into their game against North Carolina State with a record of 27-9. Out of those 27 wins, 21 have come at home while the other 6 have come on the road. Against the spread, Marquette has a current record of 22-14-1 this season. In their last ten games, Marquette is 3-2 vs. the spread.

So far, Marquette’s games have averaged 148.5 points per game with the average over/under line being 148.9 points. The Golden Eagles’ last five games have finished with a combined 145 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.

In their recent matchup, the Marquette offense ended with 81 points against Colorado. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 61.8% and made 9 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Kam Jones, who holds an average of 16.8 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Oso Ighodaro is averaging 14 points per game this season.

Coming into today’s game, the Marquette defense is giving up an average of 69.8 points per contest. In their most recent game, the Marquette defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Colorado knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 77 points.

Alabama Crimson Tide vs North Carolina Tar Heels NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Betting Pick & Prediction 3/28/24

Posted on by Ryan Knuppel

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Crimson Tide and Tar Heels. The game is starting at 9:39 ET on CBS, and it’s hosted by the Tar Heels at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have North Carolina as the -4.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 173.5 points.

ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK

The Pick: North Carolina Tar Heels -4.5

This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 9:39 ET on Thursday, March 28th.

WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-66 in favor of the Tar Heels.
  • Not only will North Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 173.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Can Alabama Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

Alabama comes into their 35th game of the season with a 23-11 overall record. In away games, the Crimson Tide are 7-8, while at home they have a 16-4 record. Thus far, Alabama has been successful against the spread, boasting a record above .500 at 19-16. In their last ten games this season, Alabama has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.

Alabama’s games have, on average, featured 172.2 points per game leading to an over/under record of 26-9-0. Their average over/under line is currently 164.1 points so far. The Crimson Tide have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 175 points per game.

The Alabama offense is coming off a game in which they scored 72 points vs. Grand Canyon. Overall their field goal percentage was 36.9% while connecting on 8 threes. Mark Sears led the scoring for the Crimson Tide, contributing 26 points. Additionally, Rylan Griffen chipped in with 13 points.

Coming into today’s game, the Alabama defense is giving up an average of 81.5 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Grand Canyon, the Antelopes finished with a field goal percentage of 36% and a total of 61 points vs. Alabama.

Will North Carolina Make it Happen at Home?

After participating in 36 games, North Carolina comes in with a 29-7 overall record. They have a 9-4 record on the road this season and a 21-3 record overall. As of today’s game, North Carolina holds a 21-16 ATS record. Over their last five games, the team has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.

North Carolina comes in with an over/under record of 19-18-0 through 36 games, with their games averaging a combined 151.4 points per game so far. Looking at the Tar Heels’ last three games, their over/under record is 3-0 with their games averaging 154 points per game.

In their previous game, the Tar Heels’ offense finished with 85 points, which is right in line with their current average of 81.5 points per contest. The team’s scoring leader is RJ Davis, who holds an average of 21.4 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Armando Bacot is averaging 14.1 points per game this season.

The Tar Heels’ defense is presently ranked 112nd nationally, allowing an average of 69.8 points per contest. So far, the North Carolina defense is giving up an average of 7.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.9 times per game (401st).

Clemson Tigers vs Arizona Wildcats NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Betting Pick & Prediction 3/28/24

Posted on by Ryan Knuppel

Planning on watching today’s Tigers and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 7:09 ET on CBS. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and Arizona is favored by -7 at home against Clemson.

CLEMSON TIGERS VS ARIZONA WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Clemson Tigers +7

This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 7:09 ET on Thursday, March 28th.

WHY BET THE CLEMSON TIGERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-72 in favor of the Tigers.
  • Not only will Clemson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Can the Tigers Lock in a Win at Los Angeles?

Clemson, who has played 34 games so far this season, has a record of 23-11. All of their games have been away games. Clemson has a winning record against the spread at 18-14-2. In their last ten games, Clemson is 3-2 vs. the spread.

Clemson’s games have, on average, featured 147.9 points per game leading to an over/under record of 17-17-0. Their average over/under line is currently 147.5 points so far. The Tigers’ have recorded an over/under record of 0-3 in their last three games, with their games averaging 133 points per game.

The Clemson offense is coming off a game where they scored 72 points against Baylor. They posted a field goal percentage of 48.9% and connected on 6 threes. PJ Hall is leading the team in scoring at 18.8 points per contest. Joseph Girard III has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 15.7 going into the game.

Coming into today’s game, the Clemson defense is giving up an average of 70.6 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.0 threes per game vs. Arizona. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.8%.

Do the Wildcats Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Arizona has a 27-8 overall record. On the road, the Wildcats have gone 8-6, while at home they have a 19-3 record. Arizona has a winning record against the spread, sitting at 22-13-1. In their last ten games, they are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through 35 games, Arizona has an over/under record of 15-20-1, with their games averaging 158.6 points per game on average. Over the course of the last five games, the Wildcats’ games have averaged 136 points per game, along with an over/under record of 0-5.

In their latest game, Arizona offense put up 78 points against Dayton. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 52.8% and made 8 threes. The top scorer for the Wildcats was Caleb Love with 19 points, while Keshad Johnson also added 13 to the scoreboard.

Currently, the Wildcats’ defense holds the 170th rank in the nation, allowing 71.8 points per game. In their previous game vs. Dayton, the Flyers finished with a field goal percentage of 52% and a total of 68 points vs. Arizona.

San Diego State Aztecs vs Connecticut Huskies NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Betting Pick & Prediction 3/28/24

Posted on by Ryan Knuppel

Planning on watching today’s Aztecs and Huskies game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Huskies hosts this showdown at 7:39 ET on TBS/. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 135.5 points, and Connecticut is favored by -9.5 at home against San Diego State.

SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS CONNECTICUT HUSKIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Connecticut Huskies -9.5

This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:39 ET on Thursday, March 28th.

WHY BET THE CONNECTICUT HUSKIES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Huskies.
  • Not only will Connecticut pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Does San Diego State Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

After defeating Yale 85-57 in their most recent game, San Diego State now has a 25-10 overall record. When playing away, the Aztecs have a 9-8 record, while they are 16-2 when playing at home this season. As of today, San Diego State has a 15-20 against the spread (ATS) record. In away games, the Aztecs are 6-11 ATS, while they are 9-9 vs. the spread when playing at home.

Looking at their over/under performance through 35 games, San Diego State has an over/under record of 19-16-0, with their games averaging 141.7 points per game on average. When looking at the Aztecs’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 134 points per game.

San Diego State’s offense had a good outing, putting up 85 points against Yale. They achieved a 52.7% field goal percentage and went 14/17 from the free-throw line. Jaedon LeDee led the team in scoring, putting up 26 points. Additionally, Darrion Trammell contributed 18 points for the Aztecs.

In the current season, the San Diego State defense has excelled, sitting 34th in the nation by allowing 66.4 points per game. In their previous game vs. Yale, the Bulldogs finished with a field goal percentage of 52% and a total of 57 points vs. San Diego State.

Can The Huskies Secure a Home Victory?

As they prepare for their 37th game of the season, Connecticut will face San Diego State with a record of 33-3. So far, the Huskies have been favored in every game they’ve played. Prior to today’s matchup, Connecticut holds a 23-13-1 ATS record. In their last ten games this season, Connecticut has gone 4-1 vs. the spread.

In 36 games, Connecticut comes in with an over/under mark of 18-19-0, with their games averaging 146.5 points per game. The Huskies’ last five games have culminated with an average of 147 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.

In their recent matchup, the Connecticut offense ended with 75 points against Northwestern. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 53.7% and made 3 threes. Offensively, the Huskies have a season long field goal percentage of 49%, which is 19th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 83rd in percentage and 62nd in three-pointers made.

Connecticut’s defense has been playing well, ranking 19th nationally, with 64.6 points allowed per game. So far, the Connecticut defense is giving up an average of 8.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.1 times per game (365th).

Texas A&M Aggies vs Houston Cougars NCAA Tournament Second Round Betting Pick & Prediction 3/24/24

Posted on by Ryan Knuppel

Planning on watching today’s Aggies and Cougars game? Catch the action at FedExForum in Memphis, TN, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 8:40 ET on TNT. The over/under for this game is set at 133 points, and Houston is favored by -9.5 against Texas A&M in a non-conference matchup.

TEXAS A&M AGGIES VS HOUSTON COUGARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Houston Cougars -9.5

This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:40 ET on Sunday, March 24th.

WHY BET THE HOUSTON COUGARS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-66 in favor of the Cougars.
  • Not only will Houston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 133 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Does Texas A&M Have A Chance at FedExForum?

Heading into their 36th game of the season, Texas A&M has a 21-14 overall record. In away games, the Aggies are 10-8, while they are 12-6 when playing at home. Heading into today’s game, Texas A&M holds a 18-18 record vs. the spread. In their last ten games, Texas A&M has gone 4-1 vs. the spread.

Texas A&M comes in with an over/under record of 23-13-0 through 35 games, with their games averaging a combined 147.7 points per game so far. The Aggies’ have recorded an over/under record of 3-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 183 points per game.

Texas A&M recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 98 points against Nebraska. This output exceeded their season average of 74.8 points per game. Wade Taylor IV is leading the team in scoring at 18.9 points per contest. Tyrece Radford has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 16 going into the game.

Texas A&M’s defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.6 points per game. In today’s game vs. Houston, the Texas A&M defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Texas A&M made 22 free-throws vs. the Aggies.

Can the Cougars Hold Strong at Home?

This will be Houston’s 35th game of the season, and they currently have a record of 30-4. So far this season, the Cougars have been the favored team in all of their games. Houston has been successful against the spread thus far, sitting above .500 with an ATS record of 18-15-2. In their last ten games, Houston has a solid 4-1 record vs. the spread.

So far, Houston’s games have averaged 130.8 points per game with the average over/under line being 132.8 points. Over the course of the last five games, the Cougars’ games have averaged 122 points per game, along with an over/under record of 2-3.

Houston’s offense had a good outing, putting up 86 points against Longwood. They achieved a 58.5% field goal percentage and went 13/22 from the free-throw line. The Houston offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 22.2 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 34% of their looks from outside this season.

Coming into today’s game, the Houston defense is giving up an average of 56.7 points per contest. So far, the Houston defense is giving up an average of 9.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 8.4 times per game (356th).

Grand Canyon Antelopes vs Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Tournament Second Round Betting Pick & Prediction 3/24/24

Posted on by Ryan Knuppel

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Antelopes and Crimson Tide. The game is starting at 7:10 ET on TBS, and it’s hosted by the Crimson Tide at Spokane Arena in Spokane, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 168.5 points, and Alabama is favored by -6.5 against Grand Canyon in a non-conference matchup.

GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES VS ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE BETTING PICK

The Pick: Alabama Crimson Tide -6.5

This game will be played at Spokane Arena at 7:10 ET on Sunday, March 24th.

WHY BET THE ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Crimson Tide.
  • Not only will Alabama pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 168.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Do the Antelopes Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Grand Canyon enters today’s game against Alabama with a 29-4 record. When playing away from home, the Antelopes have a 10-3 record, while they are 20-1 when playing at home. In terms of ATS, Grand Canyon has a record of 20-13-1 up to this point in the season. Over their last ten games, Grand Canyon is a perfect 5-0 vs. the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through 33 games, Grand Canyon has an over/under record of 19-15-0, with their games averaging 145.2 points per game on average. In the Antelopes’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 141 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 3-2.

In their most recent game, the Antelopes’ offense tallied 75 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 79.8 points per game. Tyon Grant-Foster is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 19.8. Meanwhile, Rayshon Harrison also brings a PPG average of 13.7 into the game.

At present, the Antelopes’ defense is nationally ranked 54th, allowing 67.0 points per game. In their previous game vs. Saint Mary’s, the Gaels finished with a field goal percentage of 38% and a total of 66 points vs. Grand Canyon.

Will the Crimson Tide Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Alabama has played a total of 33 games in the current season, and currently have a record of 21-11. So far, Alabama has gone 7-8 when playing on the road and 15-4 when playing at home. Heading into today’s game, Alabama has an ATS record of 18-16. Over their last five games, the team is 1-4 vs. the spread.

After 32 games, Alabama has an over/under record of 26-8-0, with their games averaging a combined 173.3 points per game so far. The Crimson Tide’s last five games have finished with a combined 184 points per game and an over/under record of 4-1.

Alabama’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 109 points against Charleston. They had an overall field goal percentage of 60% and made 24/37 free throws. The top scorer for the Crimson Tide was Mark Sears with 30 points, while Latrell Wrightsell Jr. also chipped in with 17 points.

The Crimson Tide’s defense is presently ranked 358th nationally, allowing an average of 82.1 points per contest. The Alabama defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 96 points and allowed Charleston to connect on 13 threes.

Yale Bulldogs vs San Diego State Aztecs NCAA Tournament Second Round Betting Pick & Prediction 3/24/24

Posted on by Ryan Knuppel

Betting on today’s Bulldogs and Aztecs game? Catch the action at Spokane Arena in Spokane, WA, as the Aztecs hosts this showdown at 9:40 ET on TBS. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 128.5 points, and San Diego State is favored by -5.5 vs. Yale.

YALE BULLDOGS VS SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Yale Bulldogs +5.5

This game will be played at Spokane Arena at 9:40 ET on Sunday, March 24th.

WHY BET THE YALE BULLDOGS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-71 in favor of the Aztecs.
  • Even though we have San Diego State winning straight-up, we like Yale at +5.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Can the Bulldogs Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

Today marks the 33rd game of the season for Yale, who currently have a 23-9 overall record. While on the road, the Bulldogs have gone 11-7, as opposed to their 10-2 record at home. To date, Yale has been solid in terms of covering the spread, sitting at 17-11-2. In their previous five games, they have a 3-2 record vs. the spread.

So far, Yale’s games have averaged 142.1 points per game with the average over/under line being 142.3 points. Over the course of the last five games, the Bulldogs’ games have averaged 141 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-2.

The Bulldogs’ offense wrapped up their last game with 78 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 75.2 points per contest. Danny Wolf is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 14.3 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, John Poulakidas brings a PPG average of 13.1 into the game.

At present, the Bulldogs’ defense is nationally ranked 51st, allowing 66.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Yale’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.4% this season.

Can the Aztecs Please their Home Crowd?

In their 36th game of the season, San Diego State will face off against Yale. The Aztecs currently have a 25-10 overall record. Of their 36 games, they have played 17 on the road and have a 9-8 record, while they are 15-2 at home. San Diego State’s ATS record is currently below .500 at 14-20. Within that record, the team has gone 6-11 vs. the spread on the road and 8-9 at home.

Through 35 games, San Diego State has an over/under record of 18-16-0 with their games averaging a combined 141.7 points per game so far. Looking at the Aztecs’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with their games averaging 139 points per game.

Coming off their recent game, the San Diego State offense tallied 69 points in a matchup against UAB. Their field goal percentage for the game was 43.6%, and they made 5 threes. The team’s top scorer is Jaedon LeDee, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 21.1, while Reese Waters also carries a PPG average of 10.1 into the game.

This season, the San Diego State defense has been impressive, holding the 43rd position in the country while permitting an average of 66.6 points per contest. The San Diego State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 65 points and allowed UAB to connect on 5 threes.

Northwestern Wildcats vs Connecticut Huskies NCAA Tournament Second Round Betting Pick & Prediction 3/24/24

Posted on by Ryan Knuppel

Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Huskies face off at 7:45 ET on truT. The Huskies are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 135.5 points, with Connecticut being favored by -14.5 over Northwestern.

NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS VS CONNECTICUT HUSKIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northwestern Wildcats +14.5

This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:45 ET on Sunday, March 24th.

WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Huskies.
  • Even though we have Connecticut winning straight-up, we like Northwestern at +14.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Will Northwestern Shock Everyone at Barclays Center?

Today, Northwestern comes into the game against Connecticut with a record of 22-11. On the road, Northwestern is 5-8, while at home they are 17-4. Northwestern has a winning record against the spread at 18-14-2. In their most recent five games, they are 3-2 vs. the spread.

In 33 games, Northwestern comes in with an over/under mark of 19-15-0, with their games averaging 142.3 points per game. When analyzing the Wildcats’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 139 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.

The Wildcats’ offense finished with 77 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 73.7 points per contest. In terms of offense, the Wildcats have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, putting them 142nd in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 32nd in percentage and 96th in three-pointers made.

At this time, the Wildcats’ defense is positioned 90th in the country, permitting 68.9 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.0 threes per game vs. Connecticut. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 36.5%.

Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Connecticut?

As they prepare for their 36th game of the year, the Huskies have compiled a 32-3 record. On the road, they are 10-3, while they remain undefeated at home, boasting a 23-0 record. Coming into today’s game, Connecticut has a 22-13-1 record against the spread. This season, they have gone 8-4-1 on the road vs. the spread and 14-9 at home.

In 35 games, Connecticut comes in with an over/under mark of 18-18-0, with their games averaging 146.9 points per game. The Huskies’ last five games have finished with a combined 147 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.

Connecticut’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 91 points vs. Stetson. Overall, they hit 52.9% of their shots from the field and went 8/10 from the free-throw line. In terms of offense, the Huskies have a season-long field goal percentage of 49%, putting them 28th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 59th in percentage and 51st in three-pointers made.

Coming into today’s game, the Connecticut defense is giving up an average of 64.8 points per contest. In their most recent game, the Connecticut defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Stetson knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 52 points.

Clemson Tigers vs Baylor Bears NCAA Tournament Second Round Betting Pick & Prediction 3/24/24

Posted on by Ryan Knuppel

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Bears. The game is starting at 6:10 ET on TNT, and it’s hosted by the Bears at FedExForum in Memphis, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Baylor is favored by -4.5 against Clemson in a non-conference matchup.

CLEMSON TIGERS VS BAYLOR BEARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Clemson Tigers +4.5

This game will be played at FedExForum at 6:10 ET on Sunday, March 24th.

WHY BET THE CLEMSON TIGERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Bears.
  • Even though we have Baylor winning straight-up, we like Clemson at +4.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough on the Road?

As they prepare for their 34th game of the season, Clemson has a 22-11 overall record. When playing on the road, the Tigers have a 7-6 record, while at home they are 15-5. As of now, Clemson’s against the spread record stands at 17-14-2 going into today’s game. Over their last five games, the team has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.

Through 33 games, Clemson has an over/under record of 17-16-0 with their games averaging a combined 148.2 points per game so far. Looking at the Tigers’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with their games averaging 140 points per game.

In their recent game, the Tigers’ offense concluded with 77 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 77.4 points per contest. The team’s top scorer is PJ Hall, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 18.8, while Joseph Girard III also maintains a PPG average of 15.7 leading up to the game.

Coming into today’s game, the Clemson defense is giving up an average of 70.8 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Clemson’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.0% this season.

Is a Home Win Possible for Baylor?

Baylor is set to play their 35th game of the year with a 24-10 record. In away games, the Bears are 5-9 while they are 18-2 at home. As of today’s game, Baylor has a 20-13-1 record against the spread for the season. However, in their last five games, they are 3-2 vs. the spread.

Baylor’s games have, on average, featured 151.1 points per game leading to an over/under record of 19-15-0. Their average over/under line is currently 146.1 points so far. The Bears’ have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 140 points per game.

Baylor’s offense had a good outing, putting up 92 points against Colgate. They achieved a 57.9% field goal percentage and went 10/14 from the free-throw line. Ja’Kobe Walter is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 14.2. Meanwhile, RayJ Dennis also brings a PPG average of 13.3 into the game.

So far, the Bears’ defense is ranked 154th in the country at 71.2 points per contest. Against Colgate, the Bears’ defense gave up 67 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Colgate only made 10 free-throws.