Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Monday 3/22/21
817OKLAHOMA -818 GONZAGA
GONZAGA is 17-7 ATS (9.3 Units) versus excellent ball handling teams - committing <=12 turnovers/game in the last 3 seasons.
819OHIO U -820 CREIGHTON
OHIO U is 8-0 ATS (8 Units) in road games versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
819OHIO U -820 CREIGHTON
Jeff Boals is 8-0 ATS (8 Units) in road games versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game after 15+ games (Coach of OHIO U)
821USC -822 KANSAS
USC is 13-3 ATS (9.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of <=42% after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
823OREGON -824 IOWA
OREGON is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
825LSU -826 MICHIGAN
LSU is 12-3 ATS (8.7 Units) versus teams who are called for 17 or less fouls/game over the last 2 seasons.
827COLORADO -828 FLORIDA ST
COLORADO is 7-1 ATS (5.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more in the current season.
829ABILENE CHRISTIAN -830 UCLA
ABILENE CHRISTIAN is 7-1 ATS (5.9 Units) after having won 15 or more of their last 20 games in the current season.
831MARYLAND -832 ALABAMA
MARYLAND is 35-54 ATS (-24.4 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
833STETSON -834 BOWLING GREEN
BOWLING GREEN is 9-20 ATS (-13 Units) versus poor foul drawing teams - attempting <=18 free throws/game in the last 3 seasons.
NCAAB
Long Sheet
Monday, March 22
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OKLAHOMA (16 - 10) vs. GONZAGA (27 - 0) - 3/22/2021, 2:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GONZAGA is 168-131 ATS (+23.9 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
OKLAHOMA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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OHIO U (17 - 7) vs. CREIGHTON (21 - 8) - 3/22/2021, 6:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 144-107 ATS (+26.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
CREIGHTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all games this season.
OHIO U is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
OHIO U is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in a NCAA tournament games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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USC (23 - 7) vs. KANSAS (21 - 8) - 3/22/2021, 9:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 66-34 ATS (+28.6 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
KANSAS is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 87-60 ATS (+21.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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OREGON (20 - 6) vs. IOWA (22 - 8) - 3/22/2021, 12:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 56-39 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 56-39 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 1-0 against the spread versus OREGON over the last 3 seasons
IOWA is 1-0 straight up against OREGON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LSU (19 - 9) vs. MICHIGAN (21 - 4) - 3/22/2021, 7:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all games this season.
MICHIGAN is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
MICHIGAN is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
MICHIGAN is 78-53 ATS (+19.7 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 78-53 ATS (+19.7 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
MICHIGAN is 80-51 ATS (+23.9 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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COLORADO (23 - 8) vs. FLORIDA ST (17 - 6) - 3/22/2021, 7:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 120-158 ATS (-53.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
FLORIDA ST is 108-76 ATS (+24.4 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
FLORIDA ST is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in a neutral court game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
COLORADO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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ABILENE CHRISTIAN (24 - 4) vs. UCLA (19 - 9) - 3/22/2021, 5:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ABILENE CHRISTIAN is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games this season.
ABILENE CHRISTIAN is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
ABILENE CHRISTIAN is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
ABILENE CHRISTIAN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ABILENE CHRISTIAN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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MARYLAND (17 - 13) vs. ALABAMA (25 - 6) - 3/22/2021, 8:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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STETSON (11 - 14) vs. BOWLING GREEN (14 - 11) - 3/22/2021, 11:30 AM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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COASTAL CAROLINA (16 - 7) vs. BRYANT (15 - 6) - 3/22/2021, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COASTAL CAROLINA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
BRYANT is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
BRYANT is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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LONGWOOD (12 - 16) vs. PEPPERDINE (12 - 12) - 3/22/2021, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PEPPERDINE is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all games this season.
PEPPERDINE is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
PEPPERDINE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
PEPPERDINE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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BELLARMINE (13 - 7) vs. ARMY (12 - 9) - 3/22/2021, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARMY is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games in all tournament games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up
Monday, March 22
Oregon (7) vs Iowa (2)
Oregon (21-6)
— ranked #28 by KenPom
— Tempo: #242
— Experience: #34
— Continuity: #267
— Oregon had bye Saturday, because of VCU’s COVID issues.
— Oregon won 11 of their last 13 games.
— Ducks are shooting 37.9% on arc (#19)
— Oregon is 4-2 this season vs top 50 teams.
— Under Altman, Ducks are 4-2 SU in 2nd round games.
Iowa (22-8)
— ranked #6 by KenPom
— Tempo: #109
— Experience: #201
— Continuity: #43
— Iowa won nine of its last 11 games.
— Iowa is shooting 38.8% on arc (#9)
— Hawkeyes never trailed Saturday, scoring 1.37 ppp.
— Iowa is 5-5 vs top 30 teams.
— Under McCaffery, Iowa is 0-3 in second round games.
— Last five tournaments, #2-seeds are 6-6 SU vs #7-seeds.
— Since 2013, Pac-12 teams are 14-5 ATS in second round games.
— Since 2016, Big 14 teams are 10-8 ATS in second round games.
Oklahoma (8) vs Gonzaga (1)
Oklahoma (16-10)
— ranked #41 by KenPom
— Tempo: #223
— Experience: #60
— Continuity: #48
— Oklahoma lost five of their last seven games.
— Oklahoma’s #2 scorer Harmon missed last game (check status).
— Opponents are shooting 45.9% inside arc (#39)
— Their last seven games were all decided by 7 or fewer points.
— Sooners played three starters 33:00+ in Saturday’s win.
— Under Kruger, Oklahoma is 2-1 SU in 2nd round games.
Gonzaga (27-0)
— ranked #1 by KenPom
— Tempo: #4
— Experience: #248
— Continuity: #179
— Gonzaga was up 20 at half Saturday, had a stress-free day.
— Zags are shooting 63.8% inside arc (#1)
— Gonzaga gets 57.6% of its points on 2-point shots (#28)
— Gonzaga won four of last five 2nd round games, after losing five in a row, from 2010-14.
— Since 2015, Big X teams are 13-5 SU in second round games.
— Last three years, #1-seeds are 4-8 ATS in second round games.
Abilene Christian (14) vs UCLA (11)
Abilene Christian (23-4)
— ranked #85 by KenPom
— Tempo: #102
— Experience: #34
— Continuity: #20
— Wildcats won 12 of their last 13 games.
— ACU lost 51-44 at Texas Tech, 85-72 at Arkansas.
— ACU is forcing turnovers 26.7% of time (#1)
— Abilene Christian is shooting 37.7% on arc (#21)
— ACU lost 79-44 to UCLA in first round two years ago.
UCLA (18-9)
— ranked #44 by KenPom
— Tempo: #332
— Experience: #279
— Continuity: #25
— UCLA lost four of its last four games.
— UCLA is shooting 36.7% on the arc (#47)
— Bruins are 8-8 vs teams ranked in top 100.
— Since 2009, UCLA is 9-7 in NCAAs.
— Cronin is 7-11 in NCAAs, 1-4 after the first round.
— Since 1988, #14-seeds are 1-9 ATS in second round games.
— Since 2013, Pac-12 teams are 14-5 ATS in second round games.
Ohio (13) vs Creighton (5)
Ohio (17-7)
— ranked #79 by KenPom
— Tempo: #128
— Experience: #270
— Continuity: #84
— Ohio won nine of its last ten games.
— Bobcats are shooting 56.2% inside the arc (#11)
— Opponents are shooting 51.2% inside arc (#239)
— Ohio played two starters 40:00 Saturday; another played 36:00.
— Ohio is in NCAA’s for first time since 2012.
Creighton (21-8)
— ranked #24 by KenPom
— Tempo: #146
— Experience: #40
— Continuity: #18
— Creighton won four of its last five games.
— Bluejays are shooting 56.3% inside the arc (#10)
— Creighton has #38 eFG% defense in country.
— Under McDermott, Bluejays are 0-3 in second round.
— Last six years, #13-seeds are 0-4 ATS in second round games.
— Since league reconfigured, Big East teams are 4-6 ATS in second round games.
LSU (8) vs Michigan (1)
LSU (19-9)
— ranked #21 by KenPom
— Tempo: #78
— Experience: #329
— Continuity: #135
— LSU won five of their last six games.
— Tigers don’t pass much (#338 in assist/basket ratio)
— LSU is shooting 52.8% inside arc (#60)
— Tigers are poor on defensive boards (#325)
— LSU had an unexpectedly easy win Saturday.
— Since 1997, LSU is 3-1 in second round games.
Michigan (21-4)
— ranked #3 by KenPom
— Tempo: #256
— Experience: #56
— Continuity: #147
— Michigan split its last six games, after an 18-1 start.
— Key player Livers missed last two games (check status)
— Michigan has #6 eFG% defense in country.
— Wolverines are shooting 38.5% on arc (#11)
— Since 1998, Michigan is 3-5 SU in second round games.
— Last three years, #1-seeds are 4-8 ATS in second round games.
— Since 2016, Big 14 teams are 10-8 ATS in second round games.
— Since 2014, SEC teams are 14-8 SU in second round games.
Colorado (5) vs Florida State (4)
Colorado (22-8)
— ranked #17 by KenPom
— Tempo: #280
— Experience: #30
— Continuity: #85
— Colorado won six of its last seven games.
— Colorado is shooting 36.7% on the arc (#48)
— Opponents are shooting 46.4% inside arc (#59)
— Buffs lost Pac-12 title game by hoop to Oregon State.
— Colorado is in NCAA’s for first time since 2016.
— Tad Boyle is 1-3 SU in first round games.
Florida State (16-6)
— ranked #15 by KenPom
— Tempo: #84
— Experience: #100
— Continuity: #103
— FSU lost three of its last five games, after a 14-3 start.
— Seminoles have #33 eFG% defense in country.
— Florida State is shooting 39% on the arc (#9)
— Deep team; they’re #23 in bench minutes.
— Seminoles won their last five first round games.
— Last 13 times #4-seed played #5-seed in 2nd round, favorites went 10-3 ATS.
— Since 2013, Pac-12 teams are 14-5 ATS in second round games.
— Last two tournaments, ACC teams were 8-1 SU in 2nd round games.
Maryland (10) vs Alabama (2)
Maryland (17-13)
— ranked #31 by KenPom
— Tempo: #320
— Experience: #125
— Continuity: #93
— Maryland lost three of their last five games.
— Terrapins are shooting 52.8% inside arc (#61)
— Maryland gets 35.4% of its points on 3-pointers (#57)
— Maryland had fairly easy win Saturday, holding UConn to 32.3% from floor.
— As a head coach, Turgeon is 2-5 SU in second round games.
Alabama (25-6)
— ranked #7 by KenPom
— Tempo: #9
— Experience: #133
— Continuity: #152
— Alabama won seven in row, 10 of last 11 games.
— Crimson Tide has #10 eFG% defense in country.
— Alabama gets 39.7% of its points on 3-pointers (#16)
— Alabama was up 33-32 at half vs Iona; only Jones played more than 31:00.
— Since 1997, Alabama is 1-3 in second round games; the win was in 2004.
— Last 11 times #2-seed played #10-seed in 2nd round, underdogs went 8-3 ATS.
— Since 2016, Big 14 teams are 10-8 ATS in second round games.
— Since 2014, SEC teams are 14-8 SU in second round games.
USC (6) vs Kansas (3)
USC (23-7)
— ranked #8 by KenPom
— Tempo: #239
— Experience: #202
— Continuity: #317
— USC won four of its last five games.
— USC has #8 eFG% defense in country.
— Opponents are shooting 41.7% inside arc (#2)
— Trojans are shooting only 64.5% on foul line (#328)
— This is USC’s first NCAA since 2017.
— Since 1997, USC is 2-2 in second round games.
Kansas (21-8)
— ranked #18 by KenPom
— Tempo: #184
— Experience: #263
— Continuity: #123
— Jalen Wilson is expected to be un uniform here; he didn’t play Saturday.
— Jayhawks won nine of their last ten games.
— Kansas has #53 eFG% defense in country.
— Jayhawks are 5-5 SU in last ten 2nd round games.
— Since 2013, #3-seeds are 7-13 ATS in second round games.
— Since 2013, Pac-12 teams are 14-5 ATS in second round games.
— Since 2015, Big X teams are 13-5 SU in second round games.