2025 ODDS of Male March Male: Best bets for Duke-Arizona, Houston-Purdue

And then there have been 16.

The first two rounds of the male NCAA event are in books and out of doors some thrilling upheavals – similar to McNeese on Clemson, Drake sul Missouri and Arkansas on St. John’s – it was primarily the town of Chalk.

This will in all probability not change this Thursday and Friday.

My bets within the first spherical Finished 4-3 final weekAnd I wager three extra video games within the subsequent few days. Remember, this house is just not the place for one million decisions or 5 legs parays. These will at all times be the video games I really like most.

Let’s go to work.

Duke (-9, or/u 153.5) vs. Arizona

Be cautious with these increased stage groups that seize massive numbers. Could Caleb Love and Arizona be capable to make their solution to protection? Of course, however the bookmakers are clearly greater than properly provide all these factors. I’ve at all times mentioned that Duke is mostly distinctive and groups of the style are likely to win the matches of double -digit tournaments. Check the Carolina of North 2009 and 2024 Uconn for those who do not consider me. Blue Devils are higher in each side and I anticipate a ten or extra victory.

Choose: Duke (-9) to win greater than 9 factors

State of Michigan (-3.5, or/u 143.5) vs. Ole Miss

Sparty continues to let the minor management groups upfront, then exit gang envelopes within the second half and covers all numbers. You are in all probability nonetheless troubled for those who wager Bryant or the New Mexico. Ole Miss boasts a prime 25 offense AND Defense, and it’s the third greatest crew in America to guard the ball. It will likely be extraordinarily tough for Msu to return towards a crew that doesn’t flip it. And if the rebels shoot properly from 3, they’ll win brazenly.

Choose: Ole Miss (+3.5) to lose lower than 3.5 factors or win definitively

Houston (-8, or/u 132.5) vs. Purdue

After coping with Mid-Major Pushovers and McNenese High Point to achieve the Sweet 16, Purdue now attracts the protection n. 1 of the nation this Friday. To say that Houston is a step ahead within the competitors could possibly be the euphemism of the yr. I consider that Purdue’s rhythm and the size of the perimeter of Houston combines to maintain this recreation properly underneath the full revealed. According to Betlabs, the primary half “underestimated” is 28-18-2 (61%) within the final seven rounds of 16. So, we additionally wager this.

Choose: underneath 132.5 factors marked by each groups mixed
Choose: first half under 62.5 factors marked by each groups mixed

Sam Panayotovich is a sports activities betting analyst for Fox Sports and The Betmgm Network. Previously he labored for Wgn Radio, NBC Sports and VSIN. Follow it on Twitter @Sphoot.

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