The Wisconsin Badgers and the Xavier Musketeers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Taco Bell Arena. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Wisconsin dumped Florida State with a 61-59 OT victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, as 2.5-point underdogs. That game's 120 points went UNDER the posted total of 122. Jason Bohannon led the way with 16 points and four rebounds. Xavier took control in the second half and ran past Portland State 77-59 in the first rouns of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. Xavier covered the 10.5-point spread, while the 136 points made it OVER the posted total of 135. C.J. Anderson had 14 points for Xavier, while Derrick Brown, Dante Jackson, and B.J. Raymond had 13 points apiece in the win. Team records: Wisconsin: 20-12 SU, 13-16-1 ATS Xavier: 26-7 SU, 16-12-3 ATS Wisconsin most recently: When playing on Sunday are 8-2 After playing Florida State are 1-0 After a win are 6-4
Xavier most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Wisconsin is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games Xavier is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games
The Arizona State Sun Devils and the Syracuse Orange will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at American Airlines Arena. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Arizona State held a nine point lead into the second half en route to a 66-57 win over Temple in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. Arizona State covered the 5-point spread, but the combined 123 points went UNDER the day's posted total of 124. Jeff Pendergraph led the way with 22 points, and Derek Glasser chipped in with 20 in that victory. Jonny Flynn tossed in 16 points on Friday afternoon as No. 3 Syracuse got past No. 14 Stephen F. Austin 59-44 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Orange managed to cover the 12.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day's posted total (132). Team records: Arizona State: 25-9 SU, 19-11 ATS Syracuse: 27-9 SU, 17-15 ATS Arizona State most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 After playing Temple are 1-1 After a win are 7-3
Syracuse most recently: When playing on Sunday are 8-2 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Arizona State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Syracuse is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The Washington Wizards and the Phoenix Suns will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at US Airways Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Antawn Jamison went for 27 points and seven boards for Washington in its 116-105 loss to Denver on Friday night. Denver couldn't cover as 14-point home favorites as the game played over the 209.5-point total listed by oddsmakers. The Suns extended their winning streak to three games with a 126-116 victory over the 76ers on Wednesday. The 76ers covered the 7-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 226.5. Shaquille O'Neal had 26 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double to lead the way, while Steve Nash added 24 in the win. Current streak: Washington has lost 3 straight games. Phoenix has won 3 straight games. Team records: Washington: 16-54 SU, 25-43-2 ATS Phoenix: 37-31 SU, 28-39-1 ATS Washington most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Chicago are 5-5 After playing Denver are 7-3 After a loss are 3-7
Phoenix most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Denver are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 8-2 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Phoenix Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games when playing on the road against Phoenix Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix Phoenix is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing Washington Phoenix is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Washington Next up: Washington home to Chicago, Monday, March 23 Phoenix home to Denver, Monday, March 23
The fans at Bradley Center will be treated to a game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Milwaukee Bucks when they take their seats on Saturday. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Brandon Roy had 24 points with seven rebounds and seven assists in the Trail Blazers 97-92 loss to the Cavaliers last time out, as 10.5-point underdogs. The 189 points made it OVER the posted total of 187. Brandon Roy had 24 points with seven rebounds and seven assists. The Bucks were pounded 106-80 by the Magic last time out, as 5.5-point underdogs. The 186 points went UNDER the night's posted total of 202.5. Charlie Villanueva had 17 points and five rebounds. Team records: Portland: 43-26 SU, 36-33 ATS Milwaukee: 31-39 SU, 36-32-2 ATS Portland most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Philadelphia are 8-2 After playing Cleveland are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2
Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Toronto are 5-5 After playing Orlando are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 9 of Portland's last 11 games when playing Milwaukee Portland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee Portland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee The total has gone OVER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 11 games when playing Portland The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Portland The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 10 games Next up: Portland home to Philadelphia, Monday, March 23 Milwaukee at Toronto, Wednesday, March 25
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at United Center. Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 4-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Pau Gasol poured in 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for a double-double, leading the Lakers to a 114-106 victory over the Warriors on Thursday. The Lakers failed to cover the 13-point spread, and the combined score went UNDER the night's posted total of 232. Kobe Bryant finished with 21 points and six boards. Lamar Odom added 16 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double in that win. The Bulls won their third straight by defeating the Thunder 103-96 on Wednesday, as 2-point road underdogs. That game's 199 points fell UNDER the posted total of 201.5. Derrick Rose led the Bulls with 25 points and six rebounds, while John Salmons added 20 points in the win. Current streak: Chicago has won 3 straight games. Team records: Los Angeles: 54-14 SU, 33-34-1 ATS Chicago: 32-37 SU, 36-32-1 ATS Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Oklahoma City are 7-3 After playing Golden State are 7-3 After a win are 7-3
Chicago most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Washington are 6-4 After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago The total has gone UNDER in 9 of the LA Lakers last 10 games when playing Chicago LA Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Chicago LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chicago Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago's last 10 games when playing LA Lakers Next up: LA Lakers at Oklahoma City, Tuesday, March 24 Chicago at Washington, Monday, March 23
The Boston Celtics and the Memphis Grizzlies will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at FedExForum. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Ray Allen swished 19 points to lift the Celtics over the Spurs 80-77 on Friday night. Boston cashed as 6.5-point road underdogs as the game played under the 182.5-point total posted by oddsmakers. Rudy Gay drained 23 points for Memphis in its 96-84 loss to New Orleans on Friday night. New Orleans covered as 11.5-point home favorites as the game played under the 188-point total listed by sportsbooks. Current streak: Boston has won 2 straight games. Memphis has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Boston: 52-18 SU, 35-35 ATS Memphis: 17-51 SU, 30-37-1 ATS Boston most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing LA Clippers are 3-7 After playing San Antonio are 6-4 After a win are 4-6
Memphis most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing New Orleans are 3-7 After a loss are 2-8 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Memphis Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games when playing on the road against Memphis Boston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Memphis The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing Boston The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of Memphis's last 8 games when playing at home against Boston Memphis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Boston Next up: Boston home to LA Clippers, Monday, March 23 Memphis at Miami, Monday, March 23
The New York Knicks and the Orlando Magic will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Amway Arena. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Nate Robinson netted 19 points to lead New York in its 121-94 loss to Sacramento on Friday night. Sacramento cashed as 9-point road underdogs as the teams played under the 224-point total set by oddsmakers. The Magic went up by 16 points after the first quarter, as they cruised to a 106-80 win over the Bucks on Wednesday. The Magic covered the 5.5-point spread, while the 186 points went UNDER the night's posted total of 202.5. Dwight Howard shot 8-for-13 from the field with 28 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double. Current streak: New York has lost 3 straight games. Team records: New York: 28-40 SU, 38-29-1 ATS Orlando: 50-18 SU, 44-23-1 ATS New York most recently: When playing on Saturday are 1-9 Before playing Orlando are 2-8 After playing Sacramento are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6
Orlando most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing New York are 6-4 After playing Milwaukee are 4-6 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: New York is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 6 games when playing Orlando The total has gone OVER in 8 of New York's last 12 games on the road New York is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games Orlando is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Orlando is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New York Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New York Next up: New York home to Orlando, Monday, March 23 Orlando at New York, Monday, March 23
The Indiana Pacers and the Charlotte Bobcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Time Warner Cable Arena. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Danny Granger led Indiana with 18 points and 11 boards in its 94-92 loss to Dallas on Friday night. Dallas cashed as 1-point road underdogs as the game played under the 208.5-point total listed by oddsmakers. Gerald Wallace had 30 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, as the Bobcats defeated the Raptors 102-89 on Friday night. Charlotte cashed as 1-point road underdogs as the game played under the 196-point total posted by sportsbooks. Current streak: Indiana has lost 5 straight games. Charlotte has won 3 straight games. Team records: Indiana: 28-42 SU, 35-33-2 ATS Charlotte: 31-38 SU, 42-27 ATS Indiana most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Miami are 5-5 After playing Dallas are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4
Charlotte most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Washington are 4-6 After playing Toronto are 4-6 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Charlotte Indiana is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte Indiana is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Charlotte Indiana is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte Charlotte is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Indiana Charlotte is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 games at home Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Indiana Next up: Indiana home to Miami, Wednesday, March 25 Charlotte at Washington, Wednesday, March 25
The Atlanta Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Quicken Loans Arena. Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Hawks outscored the Mavericks 33-16 in the second quarter and won by a final score of 95-87 on Thursday. The Hawks covered the 5-point spread, but the combined score went UNDER the posted total of 196. Joe Johnson led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double. Josh Smith added 15 points and nine rebounds in that win. LeBron James had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for a triple-double in the Cavaliers 97-92 win over the Trail Blazers last time out. The Cavaliers could not cover the 10.5-point spread, but the 189 points made it OVER the posted total of 187. Zydrunas Ilgauskas netted 21 points, and Anderson Varejao grabbed nine rebounds in that win. Current streak: Atlanta has won 7 straight games. Cleveland has won 7 straight games. Team records: Atlanta: 41-28 SU, 39-30 ATS Cleveland: 55-13 SU, 41-27 ATS Atlanta most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Minnesota are 4-6 After playing Dallas are 1-9 After a win are 6-4
Cleveland most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing New Jersey are 6-4 After playing Portland are 3-7 After a win are 9-1 A few trends to consider: Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Atlanta is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 13 of Atlanta's last 18 games when playing on the road against Cleveland Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games at home Cleveland is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games when playing Atlanta Next up: Atlanta home to Minnesota, Monday, March 23 Cleveland at New Jersey, Sunday, March 22
March Madness betting has so much parity this year that the blowouts may stop completely after round one. When East Region No. 2-seeded Duke takes on No. 7 Texas on Saturday, online betting fans should expect a very close contest. The starting lineup edge in the Duke vsTexas odds probably goes to Duke, which has been buoyed by strong guard play the last couple of months.
Jon Scheyer has been a total revelation since moving into the starting lineup in February and averaged 19.5 points per game over the Blue Devils’ last six regular season contests; he joins swingman Gerald Henderson as a real difference-maker in the lineup and led Duke with 15 points in its opening-round rout of Binghampton.
While Duke likely has the edge in scoring and shooting ability entering this sportsbook clash, Texas is probably the deeper, tougher squad, getting by with strong rebounding, overall athleticism and defense. Though the Longhorns aren’t considered strong offensive threats in March Madness betting, they flashed some firepower against Minnesota in their 76-62 first-round win. A.J. Abrams was a force, dropping 26 points, and can be deadly when his shot is working.
Overall, though, Duke is a major step up from Minnesota. The Blue Devils are the better-coached team and have faced much tougher competition this season, so they should be better prepared. Texas relied on 11-of-20 three-point shooting to topple Minnesota and is unlikely to stay that hot against Duke. Bet on the Blue Devils to outclass Texas in this March Madness betting matchup.
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