NCAA Basketball Picks and Parlays – March 22 – 23: Auburn to Cover the Spread versus Creighton 3m6v1u

We are in the midst of create a parlay bet slip. Creighton won their first playoff game against Louisville and will not go up against the top-seeded Auburn. Michigan and Texas A&M should have a fairly contested contest, with the two being almost evenly matched. 

On the other hand, Houston comes in as a heavily favored first seed versus the 8th-place Gonzaga. While Brigham Young will look for their chance against the favored Wisconsin team.

In a one-game ball game, anything can happen, and I can already tell that most of your brackets already turned out much differently than you expected. Here is a bit of advice for the coming games and whether we can expect any surprises.

*Sports betting carries inherent risks, and outcomes can be unpredictable. The recommendations offered here are based on current data and analysis but should not be viewed as guarantees of success.

Creighton vs. Auburn – Auburn to Cover the Spread 4f4my

The Creighton Bluejays face off against the Auburn Tigers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 22, at Rupp Arena. Auburn enters as a significant favorite, with odds ranging from -8.5 to -9.5 points, reflecting their strong defensive capabilities, particularly against three-point shots. 

For betting, consider Auburn’s defensive prowess and Creighton’s reliance on accurate shooting. If the Bluejays struggle from beyond the arc, Auburn’s chances of covering the spread increase, while the over/under of 150.5 points could be a good bet if both teams maintain their scoring averages

Gonzaga vs. Houston – Gonzaga to Cover the Spread 4z6s40

The No. 1-seeded Houston Cougars meet No. 8 Gonzaga in a second-round NCAA Tournament clash, with Houston favored by 4.5 to 5.5 points despite Gonzaga’s top-10 KenPom rating and No. 2-ranked offense. Consider Gonzaga +5.5 given their efficient scoring (86.7 PPG) and low turnover rate, which could challenge Houston’s elite defense (57.9 PPG allowed). 

The over/under of 140.5 leans toward the over if Gonzaga’s tempo offsets Houston’s slower pace, though the Cougars’ three-point shooting (nearly 40%) may dictate the scoring flow

UCLA vs. Tennessee – UCLA Against the Spread 1y6t2a

The UCLA Bruins face the Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, with Tennessee favored by 4.5 to 5.5 points. Tennessee’s strong defense and efficient offense make them a solid choice, but UCLA’s balanced roster and recent form could challenge the Volunteers. For betting, consider taking UCLA +4.5 if you believe they can keep the game close, and lean towards the under (132.5 points) given both teams’ defensive strengths and slow pace.

The Michigan Wolverines go up against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 22. Texas A&M is favored by 1.5 points, reflecting their strong defensive capabilities and ability to control tempo, which could limit Michigan’s scoring opportunities. 

For that reason, consider taking the under on the total of 140.5 points, as both teams are defensively inclined, and Texas A&M’s slow tempo could lead to a lower-scoring game

Brigham Young vs. Wisconsin – Over on Points x555a

The Brigham Young Cougars face the Wisconsin Badgers in a second-round NCAA Tournament matchup, with Wisconsin favored by 1.5 points. This game is expected to be a high-variance contest, with both teams heavily reliant on three-point shooting; Wisconsin shoots nearly 48% of its shots from beyond the arc, while BYU shoots 48.3% of its shots from deep

I would consider taking the over on the total of 153.5 points, as both teams’ offenses are highly efficient, and their defenses struggle with three-point defense, making it likely to be a high-scoring game.