Wisconsin Gets Top-Seed Villanova in Round of 32

Villanova Looks to Put Poorly Played Round 1 Behind them

The fans at Keybank Center will see the Wisconsin Badgers and the Villanova Wildcats on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32.

Jay Wright isn't sure why his Villanova team played so poorly at the start of its first-round NCAA Tournament victory over Mount St. Mary. One thing is for sure. If they want to beat a solid Wisconsin team they can't start the game off going scoreless in the first 6 minutes. Villanova didn't score for the first 6:06 against Mount St. Mary's. They only led for 46 seconds of the first half before settling in and playing like the tournament's No. 1 overall seed.

Oddsmakers opened the Wildcats as -5-point favorites versus the Badgers, while the game's total opened at 128.5. The Wildcats are not 6-point favorites and the total is at 129.5.

Last time out for Villanova, they were a 76-56 winner as they battled Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. They failed to cover as a -25-point favorite.

Last time out for Wisconsin, they were a 84-74 winner as they battled Virginia Tech Hokies in the first round. They covered as a -5.5-point favorite. Bronson Koenig hit big shots for the Badgers throughout the game. He made a school-record eight 3-pointers. His hot shooting led him to a career-high 28 points.

Betting Odds and Trends

Wisconsin:
Team record: 26-9 SU,16-16 ATS
Wisconsin is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Wisconsin is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Villanova:
Team record: 32-3 SU,19-16 ATS
Current Streak: won 6 straight games.
'Nova is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
"Nova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Nova's last 23 games

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Wisconsin Get Top-Seed Villanova in Round of 32

Villanova Looks to Put Poorly Played Round 1 Behind them

The fans at Keybank Center will see the Wisconsin Badgers and the Villanova Wildcats on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32.

Jay Wright isn't sure why his Villanova team played so poorly at the start of its first-round NCAA Tournament victory over Mount St. Mary. One thing is for sure. If they want to beat a solid Wisconsin team they can't start the game off going scoreless in the first 6 minutes. Villanova didn't score for the first 6:06 against Mount St. Mary's. They only led for 46 seconds of the first half before settling in and playing like the tournament's No. 1 overall seed.

Oddsmakers opened the Wildcats as -5-point favorites versus the Badgers, while the game's total opened at 128.5. The Wildcats are not 6-point favorites and the total is at 129.5.

Last time out for Villanova, they were a 76-56 winner as they battled Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. They failed to cover as a -25-point favorite.

Last time out for Wisconsin, they were a 84-74 winner as they battled Virginia Tech Hokies in the first round. They covered as a -5.5-point favorite. Bronson Koenig hit big shots for the Badgers throughout the game. He made a school-record eight 3-pointers. His hot shooting led him to a career-high 28 points.

Betting Odds and Trends

Wisconsin:
Team record: 26-9 SU,16-16 ATS
Wisconsin is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Wisconsin is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Villanova:
Team record: 32-3 SU,19-16 ATS
Current Streak: won 6 straight games.
'Nova is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
"Nova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Nova's last 23 games

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Notre Dame and West Virginia Meet in the NCAA's Round of 32

Former Big East Rivals Meet in NCAA's

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the West Virginia Mountaineers meet in the NCAA Tournament round of 32 on Saturday when they battle at Keybank Center.

West Virginia is now playing in the Big 12 and Notre Dame is now in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Both teams had to grind out first-round victories. This set ups a meeting between the No. 4 and 5 seeds in the West region.

Oddsmakers opened the Mountaineers as -3-point favorites versus the Fighting Irish, while the game's total opened at 145. West Virginia is not a 2.5-point favorite while the total has climbed to 147.

West Virginia was a 86-80 winner in their most recent outing in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the Buffalo Bison. They failed to cover the -13-point spread as favorites. They opened up an early 15-point lead and relied on their size and strength to hold off the Bisons. The scoring output was West Virginia's highest in a March Madness game since 1982.

Last time out for Notre Dame, they were a 60-58 winner in the first round against the Princeton Tigers. They failed to cover in the match as a -5.5-point favorite. Notre Dame has the lowest turnover rate in the country at 13.8 percent of possessions. They matched a school record for fewest turnovers in an NCAA Tournament game with only six against Princeton. It was the fewest points the Irish have ever scored in a March Madness victory.

Betting Odds Trends

Notre Dame Fighting Irish (26-9 SU,18-10-1 ATS)
Notre Dame is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Notre Dame is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Notre Dame's last 8 games
Notre Dame is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing West Virginia
Notre Dame is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing West Virginia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Notre Dame's last 5 games when playing West Virginia

West Virginia Mountaineers (27-8 SU,15-16-1 ATS)
West Virginia is 1-7-1 ATS in its last 9 games
West Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
West Virginia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Notre Dame
West Virginia is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games when playing Notre Dame
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of West Virginia's last 5 games when playing Notre Dame

 

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Notre Dame and West Virginia Meet in the NCAA's Round of 32

Former Big East Rivals Meet in NCAA's

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the West Virginia Mountaineers meet in the NCAA Tournament round of 32 on Saturday when they battle at Keybank Center.

West Virginia is now playing in the Big 12 and Notre Dame is now in the Atlantic Coast Conference.  Both teams had to grind out first-round victories. This set ups a meeting between the No. 4 and 5 seeds in the West region.

Oddsmakers opened the Mountaineers as -3-point favorites versus the Fighting Irish, while the game's total opened at 145. West Virginia is not a 2.5-point favorite while the total has climbed to 147.

West Virginia was a 86-80 winner in their most recent outing in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the Buffalo Bison. They failed to cover the -13-point spread as favorites. They opened up an early 15-point lead and relied on their size and strength to hold off the Bisons. The scoring output was West Virginia's highest in a March Madness game since 1982.

Last time out for Notre Dame, they were a 60-58 winner in the first round against the Princeton Tigers. They failed to cover in the match as a -5.5-point favorite. Notre Dame has the lowest turnover rate in the country  at 13.8 percent of possessions. They matched a school record for fewest turnovers in an NCAA Tournament game with only six against Princeton. It was the fewest points the Irish have ever scored in a March Madness victory.

Betting Odds Trends

Notre Dame Fighting Irish (26-9 SU,18-10-1 ATS)
Notre Dame is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Notre Dame is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Notre Dame's last 8 games
Notre Dame is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing West Virginia
Notre Dame is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing West Virginia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Notre Dame's last 5 games when playing West Virginia

West Virginia Mountaineers (27-8 SU,15-16-1 ATS)
West Virginia is 1-7-1 ATS in its last 9 games
West Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
West Virginia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Notre Dame
West Virginia is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games when playing Notre Dame
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of West Virginia's last 5 games when playing Notre Dame

 

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March Madness: Marquette and South Carolina Tangle Friday

Gamecocks back in Tourney for 1st Time Since 2004

The Marquette Golden Eagles and the South Carolina Gamecocks cap off March Madness action in the South Regional on Friday when they meet at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

South Carolina (22-10) will play in its first NCAA Tournament since 2004. This is the ninth time overall in the tournament. Marquette is in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013.

Oddsmakers opened the Gamecocks as -1.5-point favorites versus the Golden Eagles, while the game's total opened at 146.5.

Last time out for South Carolina, they were a 64-53 loser as they battled the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Tournament. They failed to cover in the match as a -4-point favorite. South Carolina went 3-6 in its last nine games.

In their last action, Marquette was a 82-76 loser at home against Seton Hall Pirates. They failed to cover the -1.5-point spread as favorites. The Golden Eagles won four of their final five regular-season games. They lost to Seton Hall in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals. They also own a 74-72 victory in January against Villanova.

March Madness Trends and Odds

Marquette:
Team record: 19-12 SU,16-15 ATS
Marquette is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Marquette is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

South Carolina:
Team record: 22-10 SU,12-18 ATS
South Carolina is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games
South Carolina is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Carolina's last 6 games

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March Madness: Marquette and South Carolina Tangle Friday

Gamecocks back in Tourney for 1st Time Since 2004

The Marquette Golden Eagles and the South Carolina Gamecocks cap off March Madness action in the South Regional on Friday when they meet at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

South Carolina (22-10) will play in its first NCAA Tournament since 2004. This is the ninth time overall in the tournament. Marquette is in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013.

Oddsmakers opened the Gamecocks as -1.5-point favorites versus the Golden Eagles, while the game's total opened at 146.5.

Last time out for South Carolina, they were a 64-53 loser as they battled the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Tournament. They failed to cover in the match as a -4-point favorite. South Carolina went 3-6 in its last nine games.

In their last action, Marquette was a 82-76 loser at home against Seton Hall Pirates. They failed to cover the -1.5-point spread as favorites. The Golden Eagles won four of their final five regular-season games. They lost to Seton Hall in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals. They also own a 74-72 victory in January against Villanova.

March Madness Trends and Odds

Marquette:
Team record: 19-12 SU,16-15 ATS
Marquette is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Marquette is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

South Carolina:
Team record: 22-10 SU,12-18 ATS
South Carolina is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games
South Carolina is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Carolina's last 6 games

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Michigan State and Miami Square off in NCAA Tournament

NCAA Tournament is Chance to Cap off Bad Seasons

The fans at BOK Center will see two underachieving teams tonight when the Michigan State Spartans and the Miami Hurricanes meet seats on Friday. This NCAA Tournament matchup could be the start of a redemption, of sorts, of teams expected to compete for their conference championships.

Eighth-seeded Miami is making its third NCAA Tournament appearance under coach Jim Larranaga. He has guided the Hurricanes to the Sweet 16 in their two previous March Madness appearances. Michigan State is making its 20th consecutive appearance. The Spartans finished lower in the Big Ten standings than usual. They were in a four-way tie for fifth, but they're still a team that teams don't want to see in March.

Oddsmakers opened the Hurricanes as -2-point favorites versus the Spartans, while the game's total opened at 125. The 'Canes are -1.5-point favorites now and the total is sitting at 126.

Last time out for Miami, they were a 78-53 loser as they battled the North Carolina Tar Heels in the ACC Tournament. They failed to cover in the matchup[ as a +8.5-point underdog. The Hurricanes defeated Syracuse in the ACC Tournament second round before North Carolina ousted the Hurricanes in the quarterfinals.

Michigan State was a 63-58 loser in its last matchup against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Big Ten Tournament. They failed to cover the +1.5-point spread as underdogs. Michigan State has lost three of the last four games. This is including a five-point loss to Minnesota in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.

Betting Odds and Trends

Michigan State:
Team record: 19-14 SU,17-15 ATS
Michigan State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games

Miami:
Team record: 21-11 SU,12-19 ATS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games

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Michigan State and Miami Square off in NCAA Tournament

NCAA Tournament is Chance to Cap off Bad Seasons

The fans at BOK Center will see two underachieving teams tonight when the Michigan State Spartans and the Miami Hurricanes meet seats on Friday. This NCAA Tournament matchup could be the start of a redemption, of sorts, of teams expected to compete for their conference championships.

Eighth-seeded Miami is making its third NCAA Tournament appearance under coach Jim Larranaga. He has guided the Hurricanes to the Sweet 16 in their two previous March Madness appearances. Michigan State is making its 20th consecutive appearance. The Spartans finished lower in the Big Ten standings than usual. They were in a four-way tie for fifth, but they're still a team that teams don't want to see in March.

Oddsmakers opened the Hurricanes as -2-point favorites versus the Spartans, while the game's total opened at 125. The 'Canes are -1.5-point favorites now and the total is sitting at 126.

Last time out for Miami, they were a 78-53 loser as they battled the North Carolina Tar Heels in the ACC Tournament. They failed to cover in the matchup[ as a +8.5-point underdog. The Hurricanes defeated Syracuse in the ACC Tournament second round before North Carolina ousted the Hurricanes in the quarterfinals.

Michigan State was a 63-58 loser in its last matchup against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Big Ten Tournament. They failed to cover the +1.5-point spread as underdogs. Michigan State has lost three of the last four games. This is including a five-point loss to Minnesota in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.

Betting Odds and Trends

Michigan State:
Team record: 19-14 SU,17-15 ATS
Michigan State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games

Miami:
Team record: 21-11 SU,12-19 ATS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games

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Cincinnati Opens March Madness With Kansas State

Bearcats in 7th Straight NCAA Tournament

The Kansas State Wildcats and the Cincinnati Bearcats kick off the March Madness campaigns on Friday when they meet at Golden 1 Center. Cincinnati is appearing in its seventh consecutive NCAA Tournament. This is the the third time in four years the Bearcats have been shipped to the west coast and the team is not happy about it.

Oddsmakers opened the Bearcats as -3-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game's total opened at 130.5. This Bearcats are now favored by 4-points in the March Madness battle. The total has dropped to 129.5.

Last time out for Cincinnati, they were a 71-56 loser as they battled the SMU Mustangs in the AAC Tournament. They failed to cover as a +1-point underdog. Jacob Evans leads Cincinnati in scoring at 13.7 points per game. Kyle Washington averages 13.1 points and 6.9 rebounds.

Kansas State was a 95-88 winner in their most recent outing in the "First Four" play-in game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. They covered the -1-point spread as favorites. Kansas State won four of its last five games. This included a win over Baylor and a tough one-point loss to West Virginia. Wesley Iwundu leads the team in scoring and rebounding, averaging 12.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Guards Barry Brown and Kamau Stokes, along with forward D.J. Johnson all average just over 11 points per game.

March Madness Betting Odds And Trends

Kansas State:
Team record: 21-13 SU,17-11-2 ATS
Kansas State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Kansas State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Cincinnati:
Team record: 29-5 SU,17-14-1 ATS
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games

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Cincinnati Opens March Madness With Kansas State

Bearcats in 7th Straight NCAA Tournament

The Kansas State Wildcats and the Cincinnati Bearcats kick off the March Madness campaigns on Friday when they meet at Golden 1 Center. Cincinnati is appearing in its seventh consecutive NCAA Tournament. This is the the third time in four years the Bearcats have been shipped to the west coast and the team is not happy about it.

Oddsmakers opened the Bearcats as -3-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game's total opened at 130.5. This Bearcats are now favored by 4-points in the March Madness battle. The total has dropped to 129.5.

Last time out for Cincinnati, they were a 71-56 loser as they battled the SMU Mustangs in the AAC Tournament. They failed to cover as a +1-point underdog. Jacob Evans leads Cincinnati in scoring at 13.7 points per game. Kyle Washington averages 13.1 points and 6.9 rebounds.

Kansas State was a 95-88 winner in their most recent outing in the "First Four" play-in game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. They covered the -1-point spread as favorites. Kansas State won four of its last five games. This included a win over Baylor and a tough one-point loss to West Virginia. Wesley Iwundu leads the team in scoring and rebounding, averaging 12.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Guards Barry Brown and Kamau Stokes,  along with forward D.J. Johnson all average just over 11 points per game.

March Madness Betting Odds And Trends

Kansas State:
Team record: 21-13 SU,17-11-2 ATS
Kansas State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Kansas State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Cincinnati:
Team record: 29-5 SU,17-14-1 ATS
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games

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