College Basketball Predictions for March 22, 2021.
NCAA TOURNAMENT – Second Round – West Region
12:10 PM EST Televised on CBS.
823 Oregon
824 Iowa -5½ / 147½
Prediction: Oregon was able to advance to this game without playing VCU due to covid. This is going to be a game full of offense as most games with Iowa. The Hawkeyes do not play the best defense but they make up for it in size, talent, and Luka Garza. Oregon’s guards will be difficult to guard but if they are not draining threes Oregon doesn’t have a chance. Iowa looked like a Championship team in its first game so look for them to cover the spread in this one.
The Bookie: Iowa -5.5 / Over 147.5
Fade The Public: Oregon / Under
Sharp Action: Iowa / Under
NCAA TOURNAMENT – Second Round – West Region
2:40 PM EST Televised on CBS.
817 Oklahoma
818 Gonzaga -14½ / 154½
Prediction: Oklahoma would have to be at its best to compete with Gonzaga. The Sooners have not been playing well to end the season despite the win in the Round of 64. Oklahoma will still be without Harmon and the Bulldogs should be able to score inside without much resistance. Gonzaga has blown out all of the top-ranked teams it has played this season and you can expect that to continue in this game. Take Gonzaga to cover the spread in this game.
The Bookie: Gonzaga -14.5 / Over 154.5
Fade The Public: Oklahoma / Under
Sharp Action: Gonzaga / Over
NCAA TOURNAMENT – Second Round – East Region
5:15 PM EST Televised on TBS.
829 Abilene Christian
830 UCLA -4½ / 133½
Prediction: UCLA is playing really good basketball after beating MSU and dominating BYU. Mick Cronin has had his boys focused, prepared, and playing its best basketball of the season. Campbell, Jaquez, and Juzang have been almost impossible for teams to defend. Abilene Christian will focus on slowing the game down to get quality shots. UCLA plays tough defense and will also slow the game down so you can count on the Under coming in this game. Take UCLA to cover the spread and continue on to the Sweet 16.
The Bookie: UCLA -4.5 / Under 133.5
Fade The Public: Abilene Christian / Over
Sharp Action: Abilene Christian / Under
NCAA TOURNAMENT – Second Round – West Region
6:10 PM EST Televised on TNT.
819 Ohio
820 Creighton -5½ / 149
Prediction: Ohio is playing too well to give them 5.5 points. The Bobcats are playing with confidence and are winning their games comfortably. It took several late desperation threes by Virginia to get that game close. There is always a chance Creighton could go off from three but its offense has been struggling lately including the 1 point win over UCSB. Take Ohio to cover the spread in this game that should go over the total.
The Bookie: Ohio +5.5 / Over 149
Fade The Public: Ohio / Over
Sharp Action: Ohio / Over
NCAA TOURNAMENT – Second Round – East Region
7:10 PM EST Televised on CBS.
825 LSU
826 Michigan -5 / 149½
Prediction: LSU is playing great right now and the Wolverines are still figuring out how to replace Livers. Michigan is without a doubt the better team but the way LSU is playing you are not going to see them give up without a fight. LSU has one of the top-scoring offenses in the nation and they should be able to score enough points to keep this game close. Take LSU to cover the spread in this high-scoring game that goes Over the total.
The Bookie: LSU +5 / Over 149.5
Fade The Public: LSU / Under
Sharp Action: Michigan / Over
NCAA TOURNAMENT – Second Round – East Region
7:45 PM EST Televised on TBS.
827 Colorado
828 Florida State -1½ / 140½
Prediction: Colorado shot lights out against Georgetown which is why the public is backing them in this game. Keep in mind that was not how Colorado usually plays as they only average 5.8 threes on only 28% three-point and they will not be playing on the same court as their first game and for shooters having a different court/rims/surrounding will change the shooters’ perceptions. FSU should have covered in its first game but a bucket with 2 seconds left cost them a backdoor cover. Colorado does not have a lot of big men to match up with FSU so the Seminoles should dominate the boards. Take FSU to cover the spread in this game that will go Over the total.
The Bookie: Florida St -1.5 / Over 140.5
Fade The Public: Florida St / Under
Sharp Action: Florida St / Over
NCAA TOURNAMENT – Second Round – East Region
8:45 PM EST Televised on TNT.
831 Maryland
832 Alabama -5½ / 138½
Prediction: Maryland is a great defensive team but struggles on the offensive end. Alabama is the exact opposite because they are not very good at defense but have a lot of offensive scoring power. This is going to be a game that Maryland’s defense might help them stay in the game but if they don’t score over 70 they won’t have a chance at the end. Maryland has only scored over 70 points in 3 of the last 10 games. Alabama averages 82 points per game on the road and after the tough Iona game, they will be more focused in this one. Take Alabama to cover the spread in this game.
The Bookie: Alabama -5.5 / Over 138.5
Fade The Public: Alabama / Under
Sharp Action: Alabama / Under
NCAA TOURNAMENT – Second Round – West Region
9:40 PM EST Televised on CBS.
821 USC -1½ -/ 134½
822 Kansas
Prediction: Kansas will be getting Jalen Wilson back for this game and they will need him against USC. The Trojans will be a challenge when it comes to defending and scoring in the paint against the Mobley brothers however USC guard play is lacking in many areas. They can shoot well from the outside sometimes but on the seasons average just 34% from three. Kansas will be tough for USC to match up with for an entire game and Bill Self is a much better coach especially during March Madness. Take the Jayhawks to cover the spread in this game.
The Bookie: Kansas +1.5 / Under 134.5
Fade The Public: USC / Under
Sharp Action: Kansas / Under