Saturday March Madness Free Pick
PITTSBURGH, PA (The Spread) – No. 1 Syracuse takes on No. 8 Kansas State from Pittsburgh in the third round of the NCAA Tournament at 12:15pmET.
ODDS: The Orange have been installed as a 4.5-point favorite over the Wildcats for today’s game, while the over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points. The Syracuse Orange enter play with a 32-2 SU overall record and are 4-1 SU on neutral floors this season, while Kansas State is 22-10 SU overall and are 5-2 SU at neutral sites.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Orange opened as 5-point favorites and the line moved to 4.5 at most sports books. The total opened at 134.5 and moved to 132.5 at most sportsbooks.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 60% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Wildcats. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
MARCH MADNESS FREE PICK: Take Kansas State. According to the latest college basketball trends, the Wildcats are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 non-conference games and are 5-2 against in their last 7 games overall. The Orange are 1-5 against the spread in their last 6 games following a ATS loss, 1-6 against the spread in their last 7 games following a S.U. win, 1-7 against the spread in their last 8 games overall and are 0-4 against the spread in their last 4 neutral site games. Syracuse just got by UNC Asheville in their second-round game as the loss of center Fab Melo gave them a bit of a hangover effect. That will continue against a Kansas State team taht defeated Southern Miss by six to reach the third round. Rodney McGruder paced the Wildcats with 30 points and will have his way with the ‘Cuse 2-3 zone.
SATURDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL FREE PICK: KANSAS STATE +4.5
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