March Madness Round of 64 Day Two: Expert Betting Guide and Predictions
Here's a concise, value-focused rewrite of the March Madness betting preview:
Currently 9-5 in March Madness picks, with detailed analysis for Day Two matchups:
#7 Ohio State (+0.5) vs #10 Loyola Chicago
- Ohio State advantages:
- Healthy roster with Zed Key and Kyle Young returning
- Superior offense against non-elite defense
- Pittsburgh location provides home court advantage
- EJ Lidell matchup advantage Pick: OSU +0.5
#6 Texas (-1) vs #11 Virginia Tech
- Key factors:
- Texas has elite KenPom defensive metrics
- Virginia Tech's offensive numbers inflated by weak ACC
- Chris Beard's "no middle" defense difficult to prepare for Pick: Texas -1
#7 Michigan State vs #10 Davidson (O/U 140)
- Analysis:
- Davidson's offense struggled recently (62 points vs Richmond)
- MSU defense stronger than Davidson's regular competition
- Spartans offense inconsistent, averaging under 80 points in last 7 games Pick: Under 140
#6 LSU vs #11 Iowa State (+4) O/U 126
- Key considerations:
- LSU head coach firing impacts team morale
- Iowa State's Izaiah Brockington potential game-changer
- Both teams top 10 in defense
- Coaching changes likely affect defensive performance Picks: Iowa State +4, Over 126, Iowa State ML +160 (0.5u)
Note: Follow responsible gambling practices. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
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