Picks for 3/27/26
College Basketball
7:35 PM EST
Rotation # 625-626
Alabama/Michigan Under 172.5 (win)
The betting public is without a doubt pounding the over, so why the oddsmakers needed to downshift this total doesn’t make much sense since both teams play at a NASCAR-like pace. Alabama lets up a lot of points per game, but it’s not entirely because their defense is bad; they’ve actually looked much more competitive in the tournament. The Crimson Tide scores quickly, so naturally, their opponents are going to have more time to score themselves. Both teams are more than capable of scoring in bunches, but we will make them earn it tonight on a neutral floor in Chicago. Michigan is a long team that doesn’t rely too much on guard play outside of Elliot Cadeau. The Wolverines mostly play above the rim with Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson Jr., and Aday Mara. It would be wise for Dusty May to slow his team down a bit and avoid a track meet with an Alabama team that loves to run. The loss of Aden Holloway takes a lot of potential points off the board for the Tide. I don’t know if we can trust Michigan to take care of the basketball enough to pull away. Tonight’s contest should be an outstanding battle between two different styles of play. Both teams should do enough of the defensive glass to limit a lot of second-chance points. Take the Under.
Rotation # 625-626
Alabama/Michigan Under 172.5 (win)
The betting public is without a doubt pounding the over, so why the oddsmakers needed to downshift this total doesn’t make much sense since both teams play at a NASCAR-like pace. Alabama lets up a lot of points per game, but it’s not entirely because their defense is bad; they’ve actually looked much more competitive in the tournament. The Crimson Tide scores quickly, so naturally, their opponents are going to have more time to score themselves. Both teams are more than capable of scoring in bunches, but we will make them earn it tonight on a neutral floor in Chicago. Michigan is a long team that doesn’t rely too much on guard play outside of Elliot Cadeau. The Wolverines mostly play above the rim with Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson Jr., and Aday Mara. It would be wise for Dusty May to slow his team down a bit and avoid a track meet with an Alabama team that loves to run. The loss of Aden Holloway takes a lot of potential points off the board for the Tide. I don’t know if we can trust Michigan to take care of the basketball enough to pull away. Tonight’s contest should be an outstanding battle between two different styles of play. Both teams should do enough of the defensive glass to limit a lot of second-chance points. Take the Under.
College Basketball
9:45 PM EST
Rotation # 624
UConn -1.5 over Michigan State (pending)
There haven’t been too many top-level programs that have been as frustrating to wager on as UConn. The Huskies have frustrated their backers all season long, but they might have an edge tonight against a Michigan State team that relies so much on Jeremy Fears Jr. Tom Izzo is a phenomenal coach, but it will be tough for him to slow down the Huskies’ guard play. Silas Demary Jr. is healthier after missing the first round of the game. Malachi Smith has stepped up his playmaking this tournament, making the duo hard to slow down as they find open teammates for buckets. The Huskies could also be getting Jaylin Stewart back, which deepens their bench. The Huskies should win the turnover battle tonight, as the Spartans can be sloppy with the ball and struggle to force them. The Huskies will use their size advantage, with Tarris Reed Jr. securing rebounds and being a menace in the paint. Take UConn.
9:45 PM EST
Rotation # 624
UConn -1.5 over Michigan State (pending)
There haven’t been too many top-level programs that have been as frustrating to wager on as UConn. The Huskies have frustrated their backers all season long, but they might have an edge tonight against a Michigan State team that relies so much on Jeremy Fears Jr. Tom Izzo is a phenomenal coach, but it will be tough for him to slow down the Huskies’ guard play. Silas Demary Jr. is healthier after missing the first round of the game. Malachi Smith has stepped up his playmaking this tournament, making the duo hard to slow down as they find open teammates for buckets. The Huskies could also be getting Jaylin Stewart back, which deepens their bench. The Huskies should win the turnover battle tonight, as the Spartans can be sloppy with the ball and struggle to force them. The Huskies will use their size advantage, with Tarris Reed Jr. securing rebounds and being a menace in the paint. Take UConn.