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Kansas Jayhawks vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels Free NCAA Basketball Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/18/2014

Kansas is looking to bide time to see if and when Joel Embiid can return from a back injury, but most people would agree their 4:10 Friday game against Eastern Kentucky shouldn't present much of a test. Oddsmakers have made the 24-9 Jayhawks 15 point favorites over the 24-9 Colonels in a game that will be played less than 8 hours from Kansas' backyard.

VCU Rams vs Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks Free NCAA Basketball Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/18/2014

Virginia Commonwealth (26-8) has gone from perennial Cinderella to household favorite in their impressive four year run under coach Shaka Smart. Starting with a CBI tournament win in 2010, followed by a Final Four in 2011 and back to back Sweet 16 appearances the last two seasons, VCU is no longer happy just being in the tournament.

UCLA Bruins vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Free NCAA Basketball Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/18/2014

There aren't many experts giving 13th seeded Tulsa a chance against the red-hot UCLA Bruins, but Golden Hurricane coach Danny Manning knows a thing or two about tournament runs. That being said, his coaching counterpart in Friday night's game, UCLA's Steve Alford, is no stranger to national championships either.

New Mexico Lobos vs Stanford Cardinal Free NCAA Basketball Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/18/2014

New Mexico (27-6) is in the NCAA tournament for the third straight season, but they're hoping the coaching switch from Steve Alford to Craig Neal results in a more prolonged postseason stay. Stanford's 21 Pac-12 wins were enough to earn them an at-large bid in the tournament but they're considered slight underdogs with the line opening up at New Mexico -4.5.

Michigan Wolverines, Wofford Terriers Free NCAA Basketball Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/18/2014

The 2 seed Michigan Wolverines, who had an incredible run at last years championship before being stopped short by the Louisville Cardinals, are looking to make another run this year. The Wolverines boast a strong, well-rounded team that includes Caris Levert and Nik Stauskas who are threats all around the court.

Kentucky Wildcats vs Kansas State Wildcats Free NCAA Basketball Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/18/2014

No. 9 seed Kansas State (20-12, 10-8 Big 12) takes on No. 8 Kentucky (24-10, 12-6 SEC) on Friday in St. Louis. Kentucky started out the season with high hopes and number one seed expectations. A young team with prospects such as Julius Randle, Aaron Harrison, Dakari Johnson and James Young set fear into the college basketball community. But their youth would show as the season progressed.

Michigan State Spartans vs Delaware Blue Hens Free NCAA Basketball Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/18/2014

There is perhaps no team hotter entering the tournament than the 4th seed Michigan State Spartans. Tom Izzo's team returned 3 starters from injuries and subsequently rolled through the Big Ten Tournament. Delaware on the other hand has never won an NCAA Tournament game and will have their work cut out for them as early 14 point underdogs.

Oklahoma Sooners vs North Dakota State Bison Free NCAA Basketball Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/18/2014

The 5 seed Oklahoma Sooners (23-9, 12-6 Big 12) take on the 12 seed North Dakota State Bison (25-6, 12-2 Summit) on Thursday in Spokane, WA. The Sooners come into the tourney ranked much higher than most would have assumed. Still in a rebuilding stage, their great effort this year was more expected to come, at the earliest, next year. Regardless of their early exit in the Big-12 tournament, they had a good season and look to prolong it.

Oregon Ducks vs BYU Cougars Free NCAA Basketball Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/18/2014

The 7 seed Oregon Ducks (23-9, 10-8 Pac-12) face the 10 seed BYU Cougars (23-11, 13-5 WCC) on Thursday. These two teams met already once this year with a wild game that ended in a score of 100-96, with the Ducks coming out on top. The Ducks have been playing some of their best basketball of the year in the last few games and BYU will be missing a very important Kyle Collinsworth due to a knee injury.

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Harvard Crimson Free NCAA Basketball Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/18/2014

The 12/5 matchup in the NCAA Tournament is very fragile and NCAA experts believe Cincinnati may be in trouble when they take on the Harvard Crimson at 1:10 ET on Thursday. The Bearcats have struggled down the stretch losing three of their final 6 games and nobody is more familiar with the art of the 1st round upset than Harvard, who upset New Mexico in last year's big dance.

Connecticut Huskies at St Joseph's Hawks Free NCAA Basketball Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/18/2014

The 7 seed Connecticut Huskies (26-8, 12-6 AAC) take on the 10 seed St. Joseph's Hawks (24-9, 11-5 A10) in Buffalo on Thursday. This should be an interesting and close matchup altogether. The Hawks won their first Atlantic Division title in 17 years (1997) and it will be their first appearance in the tournament since 2008.

San Diego State Aztecs vs New Mexico State Aggies Free NCAA Basketball Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/18/2014

The 13 seed New Mexico State Aztecs (26-9, 12-4 WAC) are taking on the 4 seed San Diego State Aggies (29-4, 16-2 MW) in Spokane on Thursday. It was a great push by New Mexico State to get into the tournament this year. Sim Bhullar had 14 points and nine rebounds to contribute to a New Mexico State win against Idaho, 77-55 last week. That makes it their third straight Western Athletic Conference title.

Villanova Wildcats at Milwaukee Panthers Free NCAA Basketball Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/18/2014

The 15 seed Milwaukee Panthers (21-13, 7-9 Horizon) take on No. 2 seed Villanova (28-4, 16-2 Big East). Villanova, who had a great run last year, is looking to put another one together this year. Even though they have been taking a lot of heat with their early exit in the Big-East Tournament with their loss against the Seton Hall Pirates, the game was close and they're still coming into the tournament with an unexpected No. 2 seed.

Colorado Buffaloes vs Pittsburgh Panthers Free NCAA Basketball Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/17/2014

Pittsburgh and Colorado start their 2014 Championship dreams at 1:40 ET Thursday in Orlando Florida. Neither team really benefits from the proximity of the game but oddsmakers have put the 25-9 Pitt Panthers as early 5.5 favorites over the 23-11 Buffaloes.

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Dayton Flyers Free NCAA Basketball Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/17/2014

Ohio State was shocked a year ago by Wichita State in the Elite 8 and that upset has taught them not to take any team lightly, including in-state foe Dayton who they'll meet Thursday at 12:15 ET. The teams will travel to the First Niagara Arena in Buffalo for the opening round contest and one would think that Ohio State by will have the fan momentum.

Syracuse Orange vs Western Michigan Broncos Free NCAA Basketball Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/17/2014

Not many experts are giving Syracuse a legitimate chance at 2014 tournament success after they've faltered lately, but some home cooking could be what's needed to get the Orange back on track. Syracuse got a great draw as the 3 seed playing the first two rounds in Buffalo, NY and rounds 3 and 4 in their 2nd home, Madison Square Garden.

New York Rangers at Minnesota Wild Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/12/2014

When Minnesota visited the Rangers in their last meeting, the Rangers were in middle of a poor nine game home stand, the longest in Rangers history. With Henrik Lundqvist in net, the Rangers were going into the seventh game of their home stretch with only 2 of a possible 14 points.

Houston Cougars vs SMU Mustangs Free NCAA Basketball Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/12/2014

The Houston Cougars will be playing the 25th ranked SMU Mustangs in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament on Thursday. The Cougars visited the Mustangs and went back home losers of a tight game by a score of 68-64. Nic Moore led the Mustangs with 16 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block.

Connecticut Huskies vs Memphis Tigers Free NCAA Basketball Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/12/2014

The Memphis Tigers will face the Connecticut Huskies on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament. The last time these two teams met up, the Huskies were winners by a score of 86-81 in an overtime thriller. Shabazz Napier went off for 34 points, five rebounds, four assists and four steals.

Texas Longhorns vs West Virginia Mountaineers Free NCAA Basketball Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/12/2014

The West Virginia Mountaineers will be facing off with the Texas Longhorns on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Conference Tournament. The last time these two teams met was on Feb. 15 of this year when the Longhorns shut down the Mountaineers 88-71.