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Monarchs: If any team left in the tournament knows who they are, it's Old Dominion. The Monarchs stay true to what they do best, and that's play defense. Old Dominion was able to advance to the 2nd Round of the NCAA Tournament thanks to some impressive team defense against Notre Dame. Notre Dame only scored 50 PTS, and they aren't the only team to struggle scoring against the Monarchs. This defense only allows 56 PPG this entire season, as they've held 19 opponents under 60 PTS this season. Combine that defensive pressure with their rebounding prowess, and that's how you end up as one of the best mid majors in College Basketball. Old Dominion is 27-8 SU overall, and champions of the CAA conference with a 15-3 SU league record. The Monarchs are 12-8 SU and 9-10 ATS away from home this season. Old Dominion is only 2-6 ATS as the listed underdog this season. The Monarchs are also only 3-7 ATS in non conference games this season. F Gerald Lee is the only Monarchs player averaging double figures in PTS this season with 14.4 PPG. Lee shoots better than 54% from the field and grabs 4.9 RPG this season for Old Dominion.

PROJECTED SCORE: 60

Old Dominions is 3-14 ATS last 17 neutral site games.

Under is 4-0 last 4 neutral site games as an underdog.

Bears (-4, O/U 129): Baylor is in uncharted waters today, as it's been 60 years since they've won a game in the NCAA Tournament. It's been a banner year for Baylor, and they will look to keep it going today as the listed favorite. Baylor is 26-7 SU overall this season, winners of 6 of their past 7 games SU. The Bears finished 11-5 SU in the Big 12 conference, good enough for 2nd place in a very competitive league. Besides standing at 26-7 SU overall, the Bears are also a profitable 16-10 ATS this season. Baylor is 11-6 SU and 10-7 ATS away from home this season. The Bears are 8-7 ATS as a single digit favorite this season. Baylor has played their best basketball ATS wise against their best competition, going 14-9 ATS against teams with a winning record this season. 3 different Bears players average at least 14 PPG this season, led by G LaceDarius Dunn. Dunn averages 19.2 PPG and 4.8 RPG this season for Baylor. Baylor has scored 70 or more PTS in 8 of their past 9 games entering tonight.

PROJECTED SCORE: 63 (UNDER - Total of the Day)

Baylor is 6-1 ATS last 7 non conference games.

Under is 5-1 last 6 non conference games.

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Demon Deacons: Wake Forest put on a rebounding show against Texas in their 1st round matchup in the NCAA Tournament. Wake Forest out-rebounded a physical Texas team by 25 rebounds. The Demon Deacons had 20 offensive rebounds, as they simply overwhelmed Texas. It had been 5 years since Wake Forest had won in the NCAA Tournament prior to their latest game. The Demon Deacons are 20-10 SU and 16-11 ATS this season. Wake has an overall losing record when playing away from home, going 7-8 SU this season. Wake is also 9-6 ATS in road contests this season. The Demon Deacons are 7-3 ATS as the listed underdog this season. Wake has also had some betting success in non conference games this season, going 6-4 ATS in those games. Wake has had trouble shooting the ball all season long, but especially of late. Despite averaging 73.2 PPG for the entire season, Wake has scored 62 PTS or fewer in 3 of their past 6 contests. F Al-Farouq Aminu averages a double double this season, leading Wake in both categories with 15.8 PPG and 10.8 RPG. G Ishmael Smith averages 13.5 PPG and a team high 6 APG this season for the Demon Deacons.

G Konner Tucker (personal) is doubtful.

 

 

 

Wildcats (-9, O/U 143.5): Certainly Kentucky is going to get tested today compared to their opening round 30 point blowout today right? Kentucky has been so good all season long, as they are 33-2 SU overall. Kentucky entered the NCAA Tournament as champions of the SEC, where they finished with a SU record of 14-2. Kentucky dominated their 1st Round opponent, as they were up by as many as 40 PTS at one point in the 2nd half. The Wildcats had 27 assists on it's 31 baskets in their last game, a sign of a very efficient offense. Kentucky averages 79.6 PPG this season, with much thanks going to 2 freshman. G John Wall led the team with 16.9 PPG and 6.5 APG this season. F DeMarcus Cousins averaged 15 PPG and a team high 10.1 RPG this season for the Wildcats. Cousins has 20 double doubles this season, the most for a Wildcat player since 1973. The Wildcats are a perfect 7-0 SU and 4-3 ATS in neutral court settings this season. Kentucky is 9-5 ATS as a single digit favorite this season. The Wildcats have scored at least 73 PTS in each of their past 6 games entering tonight.  

PROJECTED SCORE: 82 (Side of the Day)

Kentucky is 4-0 ATS last 4 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite.

Under is 7-3 last 10 neutral site games.