Currently on a 9-5 hot streak since March Madness began, here are detailed betting previews for Day Two of the Round of 64:

#7 Ohio State (+0.5) vs #10 Loyola Chicago

• Ohio State likely to win with healthy Zed Key and Kyle Young
• Playing in Pittsburgh gives Buckeyes home court advantage
• EJ Lidell matchup advantage favors OSU
• 66% of public money on Loyola suggests value on OSU Pick: Ohio State +0.5

#6 Texas (-1) vs #11 Virginia Tech

• Texas has elite defense per KenPom metrics
• Virginia Tech's offensive numbers inflated by weak ACC
• Chris Beard's "no middle" defense difficult to prepare for
• Tech was bid stealer, didn't show consistency all season Pick: Texas -1

Michigan State vs Davidson (O/U 140)

• Davidson's offense struggled in A10 Championship
• MSU defense stronger than Davidson's conference opponents
• Spartans offense inconsistent, averaging under 80 points
• Low-scoring defensive battle expected Pick: Under 140

#6 LSU vs #11 Iowa State (+4, O/U 126)

• LSU dealing with coaching change before tournament
• Iowa State's Brockington can take over games
• Both teams top-10 in defense
• Iowa State poised for offensive breakout Picks: Iowa State +4, Over 126, Iowa State ML +160 (0.5u)

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