Sunday, March 28, 2021
NCAA TOURNAMENT – West Regional Semifinals
2:10 PM EST Televised on CBS.
641 Creighton
642 Gonzaga -13½ / 158
Prediction: Creighton comes into this game struggling which is not how you want to be playing when facing this Gonzaga team. Creighton has underperformed on the offensive end in its last 4 games averaging only 60 points per game which is well under its average 76 points per game. Gonzaga averages 92 points per game and has been dominant all season which is why they are undefeated. Gonzaga has blown out almost every top ranked team it has played this season by 20+ and this game shouldn’t be any different. Take the Bulldogs to cover the spread in this game. Creighton is going to have to try to keep up with Gonzaga which will lead to an Over.
The Bookie: Gonzaga -13.5 / Over 158
Fade The Public: Creighton / Under
Sharp Action: Gonzaga / Over
NCAA TOURNAMENT – East Regional Semifinals
5:00 PM EST Televised on CBS.
627 Florida State
628 Michigan -2½ / 143
Prediction: Michigan hasn’t been playing nearly as well down the stretch and with Livers being out a key piece of the offense is missing. Florida State is a team that is loaded with talent that can beat any team on a good day but it comes down to its perimeter shooting. FSU shot the ball well in its most recent game which should give the shooters the confidence to continue to stroke the ball well. The Wolverines on the other hand need someone to step up and have a huge game to make up for Livers absence. Florida State has one of the toughest defenses in the nation that will shut down this Michigan team. Take the Seminoles to win this game outright in a game that goes Under the total.
The Bookie: Florida State +2.5 / Under 143
Fade The Public: Florida State / Under
Sharp Action: Florida State / Under
NCAA TOURNAMENT – West Regional Semifinals
7:15 PM EST Televised on TBS.
645 UCLA
646 Alabama -6½ / 145½
Prediction: UCLA is a disciplined team that plays consistent defense which is the exact opposite of Alabama who is inconsistent on defense and rebounding. Alabama is by far the more talented offensive team but UCLA has the advantage on the defensive end. Look for UCLA to slow down the tempo of this game to prevent Alabama from shooting 80+ times. Alabama is not the most accurate shooting team but they do take a lot of shots. Alabama might be able to win this game but the Bruins will keep it close. Take UCLA to cover the spread in this game that will go Under the total if UCLA can hang in there.
The Bookie: UCLA +6.5 / Under 145.5
Fade The Public: UCLA / Under
Sharp Action: Alabama / Over
NCAA TOURNAMENT – East Regional Semifinals
9:45 PM EST Televised on TBS.
643 Oregon
644 USC -2 / 138
Prediction: These PAC 12 teams faced each other twice this season with Oregon winning in OT on its home court by a score of 79-70 and USC winning at home by a score of 72-58. USC dominated Kansas while Oregon defeated Iowa in a game the Ducks shot lights out from three point land. Let’s not forget the Ducks skipped a round because of Covid in the VCU program. The total on this game indicates it will be low scoring game like the 2nd matchup these teams had this season. USC has a lot more depth and front court talent whereas Oregon has better guards that can shoot the ball. As the saying goes offense wins games but defense wins championships, look for the Trojans to shut down the three point shot to keep the Ducks at bay. Take USC to cover the spread in this game however the safer play is the Moneyline.
The Bookie: USC -2 / Under 138
Fade The Public: USC / Under
Sharp Action: USC / Over