Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Sunday 3/21/21
801WISCONSIN -802 BAYLOR
BAYLOR is 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
803N TEXAS -804 VILLANOVA
N TEXAS are 8-0 ATS (8 Units) in road games when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%) after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
805TEXAS TECH -806 ARKANSAS
TEXAS TECH is 7-24 ATS (-19.4 Units) in road games after 2 straight games where they were called for 15 or less fouls since 1997.
807ORAL ROBERTS -808 FLORIDA
ORAL ROBERTS are 8-0 ATS (8 Units) in road games after scoring 75 points or more 2 straight games in the current season.
809LOYOLA-IL -810 ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS are 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) in road games versus excellent ball handling teams - committing <=12 turnovers/game in the current season.
809LOYOLA-IL -810 ILLINOIS
LOYOLA-IL is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) in road games after 2 straight games where they were called for 15 or less fouls in the current season.
811OREGON ST -812 OKLAHOMA ST
OREGON ST is 12-0 ATS (12 Units) after playing 3 consecutive games as an underdog in the current season.
813SYRACUSE -814 W VIRGINIA
W VIRGINIA is 0-10 ATS (-11 Units) in road games after a win by 15 points or more in the last 3 seasons.
815RUTGERS -816 HOUSTON
RUTGERS are 10-2 ATS (7.8 Units) versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 4+ per game after 15+games over the last 2 seasons.
NCAAB
Long Sheet
Sunday, March 21
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WISCONSIN (18 - 12) vs. BAYLOR (23 - 2) - 3/21/2021, 2:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 170-129 ATS (+28.1 Units) after a non-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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N TEXAS (18 - 9) vs. VILLANOVA (17 - 6) - 3/21/2021, 8:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 402-336 ATS (+32.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
VILLANOVA is 402-336 ATS (+32.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
VILLANOVA is 286-238 ATS (+24.2 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
VILLANOVA is 169-118 ATS (+39.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
VILLANOVA is 167-118 ATS (+37.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
VILLANOVA is 320-248 ATS (+47.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
N TEXAS is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
N TEXAS is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
N TEXAS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 this season.
N TEXAS is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
N TEXAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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TEXAS TECH (18 - 10) vs. ARKANSAS (23 - 6) - 3/21/2021, 6:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games this season.
ARKANSAS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
ARKANSAS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
ARKANSAS is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARKANSAS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
ARKANSAS is 49-80 ATS (-39.0 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 35-56 ATS (-26.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS is 1-0 against the spread versus TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS TECH is 1-0 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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ORAL ROBERTS (17 - 10) vs. FLORIDA (15 - 9) - 3/21/2021, 7:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 85-58 ATS (+21.2 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 41-23 ATS (+15.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
ORAL ROBERTS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ORAL ROBERTS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ORAL ROBERTS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 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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LOYOLA-IL (25 - 4) vs. ILLINOIS (24 - 6) - 3/21/2021, 12:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
ILLINOIS is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
ILLINOIS is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ILLINOIS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
LOYOLA-IL is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
LOYOLA-IL is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
LOYOLA-IL is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
LOYOLA-IL is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 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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OREGON ST (18 - 12) vs. OKLAHOMA ST (21 - 8) - 3/21/2021, 9:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 18-10 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 18-10 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 137-103 ATS (+23.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OREGON ST is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all games this season.
OREGON ST is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
OREGON ST is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
OREGON ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OREGON ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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SYRACUSE (17 - 9) vs. W VIRGINIA (19 - 9) - 3/21/2021, 5:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) in a NCAA tournament games since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 87-61 ATS (+19.9 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) as a neutral court underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 87-61 ATS (+19.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 87-62 ATS (+18.8 Units) in all 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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RUTGERS (16 - 11) vs. HOUSTON (25 - 3) - 3/21/2021, 7:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
HOUSTON is 47-32 ATS (+11.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up
Sunday, March 21
Loyola Chi (8) vs Illinois (1)
Loyola Chi (25-4)
— ranked #8 by KenPom
— Tempo: #343
— Experience: #37
— Continuity: #11
— Loyola won seven in row, 18 of last 19 games.
— Loyola is shooting 57.9% inside arc (#4).
— Ramblers are 5-3 vs top 100 teams.
— Loyola lost by 14 to Wisconsin, by hoop to Richmond, beat Ga Tech.
— Ramblers played two starters 36:00+ Friday night.
— Loyola made Final Four in 2018, its only NCAA in last 24 years.
Illinois (24-6)
— ranked #2 by KenPom
— Tempo: #80
— Experience: #218
— Continuity: #48
— Illinois won 15 of its last 16 games.
— Illini is shooting 37.5% on arc (#25)
— Opponents are shooting 44.8% inside arc (#20)
— Illinois is a top 20 rebounding team in country.
— Illini had stress-free game Friday; they led 39-21 at halftime.
— This is Illinois’ first NCAA Tournament since 2013.
— 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.
— These teams are both in Illinois, but haven’t met since 2012.
Wisconsin (9) vs Baylor (1)
Wisconsin (18-12)
— ranked #10 by KenPom
— Tempo: #328
— Experience: #21
— Continuity: #12
— Badgers lost six of their last nine games.
— Wisconsin is 10-11 in last 20 games, after an 8-1 start.
— Badgers are shooting 46.5% inside arc (#286)
— Wisconsin were up 16 at the half Friday, made 13-27 on arc.
— Badgers won five of last six second round games.
Baylor (23-2)
— ranked #4 by KenPom
— Tempo: #155
— Experience: #85
— Continuity: #33
— Baylor is 6-2 since its 21-day COVID pause.
— Bears are shooting 41.4% on the arc (#1)
— Baylor beat Illinois of Big 14 by 13 December 2nd. .
— Under Drew, Baylor is 4-1 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 2015, Big X teams are 13-5 SU in second round games.
Syracuse (11) vs West Virginia (3)
Syracuse (17-9)
— ranked #38 by KenPom
— Tempo: #147
— Experience: #234
— Continuity: #67
— Syracuse won seven of their last ten games.
— Orangemen are 4-7 vs teams in the top 50.
— Syracuse is a bottom 20 team in country on defensive boards.
— Orangemen made 15-27 on arc, cruised past San Diego State Friday.
— Since 2003, Syracuse is 8-2 SU in second round games.
West Virginia (19-9)
— ranked #21 by KenPom
— Tempo: #123
— Experience: #157
— Continuity: #46
— West Virginia lost three of its last five games.
— West Virginia is grabbing 35.6% of their missed shots (#13)
— Mountaineers are 6-9 vs teams ranked in top 50.
— West Virginia gets 22.1% of its points on foul line (#25)
— West Virginia shoots 36.2% on the arc (#64)
— Under Huggins, WVU is 5-1 SU in second round games.
— These teams were Big East rivals for a while, ending in 2012; Syracuse won last five meetings.
— Since 2013, #3-seeds are 7-13 ATS in second round games.
— Last two tournaments, ACC teams were 8-1 SU in 2nd round games.
— Since 2015, Big X teams are 13-5 SU in second round games.
Texas Tech (6) vs Arkansas (3)
Texas Tech (18-10)
— ranked #16 by KenPom
— Tempo: #317
— Experience: #276
— Continuity: #241
— Tech split their last eight games.
— Red Raiders force turnovers 24.1% of time (#6)
— Tech gets 21.5% of its points on foul line (#39)
— Tech played three starters 32:00+ Friday; they were down 6 early in 2nd half.
— Beard is 4-2 in NCAA Tournament games at Tech.
Arkansas (23-6)
— ranked #17 by KenPom
— Tempo: #17
— Experience: #237
— Continuity: #339
— Arkansas won 10 of its last 11 games.
— Arkansas is 9-0 outside the SEC (non-conf schedule #273)
— Razorbacks gave up 78+ points in all six of their losses.
— Razorbacks were down 14 in first half to Colgate Friday, still won by 17.
— Musselman is 3-3 in NCAA Tournament games.
— Since 2013, #3-seeds are 7-13 ATS in second round games.
— Since 2015, Big X teams are 13-5 SU in second round games.
— Since 2014, SEC teams are 14-8 SU in second round games.
Rutgers (10) vs Houston (2)
Rutgers (16-11)
— ranked #34 by KenPom
— Tempo: #211
— Experience: #81
— Continuity: #5
— Rutgers won three of last four, split its last ten games.
— Rutgers is 5-0 outside Big 14 (non-conf sed #288)
— Scarlet Knights are shooting 51.9% inside arc (#84).
— Rutgers is 8-10 vs teams in top 50.
— Rutgers is in NCAA’s for first time since 1991.
Houston (24-3)
— ranked #5 by KenPom
— Tempo: #322
— Experience: #146
— Continuity: #112
— Houston has the best eFG% defense in country.
— Cougars won their last eight games, six of them by 24+ points.
— Houston cruised Friday, a stress-free win over Cleveland State.
— Since 1997, Sampson is 4-4 in second round games.
— Since 2015, #2-seeds are 6-9 ATS in second round games.
— Since 2016, Big 14 teams are 10-8 ATS in second round games.
— Since 2014, AAC teams are 6-4 ATS in second round games.
Oral Roberts (15) vs Florida (7)
Oral Roberts (17-10)
— ranked #136 by KenPom
— Tempo: #46
— Experience: #250
— Continuity: #272
— Oral Roberts won its last six games, scoring 82.7 ppg.
— ORU lost by 5 at Oklahoma State, 14 at Oklahoma, 11 at Arkansas.
— Oral Roberts is shooting 38.4% on arc (#13), 82.4% on line (#1)
— ORU is 9th #15-seed to win a first-round game; their bench played total of only 23:00 in their overtime win Friday. Four starters played 42:00+.
— This is Oral Roberts’ first NCAA Tournament since 2008.
Florida (15-9)
— ranked #37 by KenPom
— Tempo: #174
— Experience: #246
— Continuity: #164
— Florida lost three of its last five games.
— Gators beat a #10-seed Friday, play a #15-seed here.
— Gators are #282 team in country on defensive boards.
— Florida also won in OT Friday; they played three starters 37:00+
— Florida lost in second round in their last two tournaments.
— #15-seeds are 1-7 SU, 2-5-1 ATS in second round games.
— #7-seeds are 6-6 SU in last five tournaments, all vs #2-seeds.
— Since 2014, SEC teams are 14-8 SU in second round games.
North Texas (13) vs Villanova (5)
North Texas (18-9)
— ranked #59 by KenPom
— Tempo: #350
— Experience: #13
— Continuity: #97
— Mean Green is 5-8 this season vs top 100 teams.
— North Texas won its last five games, last two in OT.
— Mean Green has #15 eFG% defense in country.
— North Texas is shooting 37.5% on arc (#25)
— North Texas scored first 11 points of overtime Friday- they played four starters 37:00+
— This is first NCAA for North Texas since 2010.
Villanova (17-6)
— ranked #12 by KenPom
— Tempo: #331
— Experience: #133
— Continuity: #7
— Villanova lost three of last five games; PG Gillespie out for year.
— Villanova is 6-5 in last ten games, after an 11-1 start.
— Wildcats’ bench plays #322 minutes; injuries are costly.
— Wildcats played three starters 35:00+ in Friday’s win.
— In last six NCAA tourneys, Villanova won two national titles, lost in second round four times.
— 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.
Oregon State (12) vs Oklahoma State (4)
Oregon State (18-12)
— ranked #73 by KenPom
— Tempo: #313
— Experience: #68
— Continuity: #154
— Oregon State won seven of its last eight games.
— Oregon State is getting 20.5% of its points on foul line (#67)
— Beavers are shooting 46.9% inside arc (#275)
— OSU won Pac-12 tournament for first time last week.
— Oregon State won easily Friday, holding Tennessee to 0.84 ppp.
— Beavers’ win Friday was their first tournament win since 1982.
Oklahoma State (21-8)
— ranked #28 by KenPom
— Tempo: #32
— Experience: #324
— Continuity: #287
— Oklahoma State won nine of its last 11 games.
— Cowboys are turning ball over 21.3% of time (#292)
— Oklahoma State has #46 eFG% defense.
— Cowboys are 8-0 outside the Big X.
— OSU last made the Sweet 16 in 2005.
— Since 1987, #12-seeds are 31-18 ATS in 2nd round games, 20-18 vs #4-seeds.
— 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.