March Madness Opening Round: Top Betting Picks for Day One
After going 5-3 in First Four picks, here are the top betting picks for NCAA March Madness Round of 64 Day One:
Colorado State (+1.5) vs Michigan
- Models favor Colorado State despite Vegas odds
- Key: Rams need to limit Michigan's rebounding from Dickinson/Diabate Pick: Colorado State +1.5
Kentucky vs St. Peter's (+17.5)
- St. Peter's has top 10 defense nationally
- Strong in opponent points per possession and FG%
- Can't stop Tshibwe but should keep it within spread Pick: St Peter's +17.5
UConn vs New Mexico State (+6.5)
- Both teams excel at rebounding
- NMSU can match UConn's rebounding prowess
- Potential for transition points if they limit UConn's offensive boards Picks: NMSU +6.5, NMSU ML +235 (0.5u)
Richmond vs Iowa O/U 151
- Richmond offense heating up recently
- Iowa is 2nd most efficient offense (KenPom)
- Iowa averaging 80+ points in 7 of last 10 games Pick: Over 151
Boise State vs Memphis O/U 133.5
- Both teams top 40 in defensive efficiency
- Contrasting tempos: Boise plays very slow
- Boise likely to control pace Pick: Under 133.5
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