SATURDAY 3/23 CBB BETTING TRENDS AND INFO

Saturday’s games
Dayton vs Arizona (-9.5) (@ Salt Lake City)
Dayton (25-7) ranked #30 by KenPom
Tempo: #336
Experience: #72
Continuity: #190
Dayton won three of its last four games.
Dayton rallied from 17 down to beat Nevada Thursday.
Flyers were held under 75 points in their last five losses.
Dayton is 11-2 in non-conference games.
Flyers are shooting 40.2% on arc (#3)
Dayton is 10-7 against teams in the top 100.
Dayton’s schedule, to this point: #87
bench minutes: #344
Dayton is in 2nd round of NCAA’s for first time since 2015.
Coach Grant has coached 5 NCAA games; all five were decided by 3 or less points, or in overtime.

Arizona (26-8) ranked #5 by KenPom
Tempo: #16
Experience: #82
Continuity: #210
Arizona split its last four games, after a 10-1 run.
Wildcats are 10-2 in non-league games.
Arizona has #25 eFG% in country.
Wildcats are a top 5 rebounding team in country.
Arizona is 9-4 against teams in the top 50.
Arizona’s schedule, to this point: #24
bench minutes: #281
Arizona is 6-0 SU/5-1 ATS in last six 2nd round games.

Last six years, #2-seeds are 8-12 ATS in this round.
Pac-12 teams are 2-0 SU/1-1 ATS vs A-15 teams this year.

Kansas vs Gonzaga (-4.5) (@ Salt Lake City)
Kansas (23-10) ranked #24 by KenPom
Tempo: #84
Experience: #22
Continuity: #139
Kansas lost four of its last six games.
Jayhawks’ best player McKullar (oblique) is out.
Kansas led Samford by 21 Thursday, had lead cut to 1- they won 93-89.
Kansas played four starters 35:00+.
Jayhawks shot 72.5% inside the arc vs Samford.
Jayhawks are 13-1 in non-conference games (NC sked #68).
Jayhawks are 2-4 ATS as an underdog this season.
Kansas is 10-7 against teams in the top 50.
Kansas’ schedule, to this point: #6
bench minutes: #315
Kansas lost three of last four second round games.

Gonzaga (26-7) ranked #12 by KenPom
Tempo: #79
Experience: #132
Continuity: #218
Gonzaga won 10 of its last 11 games.
Zags are 10-4 in D-I non-conference games.
Gonzaga is shooting 58.1% inside arc (#7)
Opponents are shooting 44.9% inside arc (#11)
Gonzaga is 10-6 against teams in the top 100.
Gonzaga’s schedule, to this point: #101
bench minutes: #343
Last 8 years, Gonzaga is 8-0 SU/4-4 ATS in second round games.

Zags beat Kansas 102-90 in a preseason tournament, three years ago.
Big X teams are 1-0 SU/0-1 ATS vs WCC teams this season.

Michigan State vs North Carolina (-3.5) (@ Charlotte)
Michigan State (20-14) ranked #16 by KenPom
Tempo: #310
Experience: #59
Continuity: #14
MSU lost five of its last eight games.
Michigan State made 10-23 on arc Thursday, had fairly easy win.
Spartans are 9-3 in non-conference games.
Spartans are 2-3 SU/ATS in last five 2nd round games.
Since 2015, MSU is 2-2 ATS as a 2nd round underdog.
MSU is 5-10 against top 50 teams.
MSU is 2-10 in games decided by 7 or less points.
Michigan State’s schedule, to this point: #8
bench minutes: #171

North Carolina (27-7) ranked #9 by KenPom
Tempo: #42
Experience: #6
Continuity: #179
UNC won nine of its last ten games.
Tar Heels are 9-3 in non-conference games.
UNC has #14 eFG% defense in country.
Tar Heels are #6 team in country on defensive boards.
UNC is 8-4 against teams in the top 50.
UNC’s schedule, to this point: #26
bench minutes: #332
UNC is 4-2 ATS in its last six second round games.

North Carolina is 5-0 vs Michigan State in NCAA Tourney games.
Last six years, #1-seeds are 9-13 ATS in second round games.
This year, ACC teams are 3-2 SU/4-1 ATS vs Big 14 teams.

Washington State vs Iowa State (-6.5) (@ Omaha)
Washington State (25-9) ranked #37 by KenPom
Tempo: #313
Experience: #295
Continuity: #307
Wazzu is 4-3 in last seven games, after a 21-6 start.
Wazzu played four starters 35:00+ in Thursday’s 66-61 win.
Coogs have #33 eFG% defense in country.
Coogs are 10-2 in non-conference games (NC sked #314).
Wazzu is shooting 52.1% inside arc (#106)
Wazzu is 10-6 against teams in the top 100.
Wazzu’s schedule, to this point: #84
bench minutes: #272
Wazzu is in NCAA’s for first time since 2008 (Tony Bennett was coach)

Iowa State (28-7) ranked #6 by KenPom
Tempo: #189
Experience: #123
Continuity: #199
Iowa State won 12 of its last 14 games.
Cyclones are 12-2 in non-conference games (NC sked #347).
Cyclones are forcing turnovers 25.6% of time (#2)
Iowa State has #34 eFG% defense in country.
Iowa State is 11-5 against teams in the top 50.
Iowa State’s schedule, to this point: #45
bench minutes: #232
Since 2014, Iowa State is 3-1 ATS in second round games.

Last six years, #2-seeds are 8-12 ATS in this round.
This year, Big X teams are 5-2 SU/4-3 ATS vs Pac-12 opponents.

Oakland vs NC State (-6.5) (@ Pittsburgh)
Oakland (24-11) ranked #130 by KenPom
Tempo: #240
Experience: #107
Continuity: #110
Oakland is 18-3 in its last 21 games, after a 6-8 start.
Grizzlies are 12-3 in games decided by 7 or less points, or in OT
Oakland is 10-3 ATS as an underdog this year.
Grizzlies have #94 eFG% in country.
Oakland is 2-5 against teams in top 100.
Oakland’s schedule, to this point: #178
bench minutes: #225
Oakland is in NCAA’s for first time since 2011.
Since 1998, #14-seeds are 1-10 ATS in second round.

NC State (23-14) ranked #55 by KenPom
Tempo: #139
Experience: #15
Continuity: #243
NC State won its last six games, after a 2-7 skid.
Opponents are shooting 34.3% on the arc (#219)
Wolfpack is 10-6 in games decided by 7 or less points, or in OT
Wolfpack is 9-3 in non-conference games.
NC State is 13-0 against teams ranked outside the top 100.
NC State’s schedule, to this point: #49
bench minutes: #265
Under Keatts, NC State is 1-2 in NCAA Tourney games.
Thursday was Wolfpack’s first NCAA tourney win since 2015.
State played four starters 34:00+ Thursday.

Favorites are 6-0 ATS all-time when a #11-seed plays a #14-seed.
ACC teams are 2-0 SU/1-1 ATS vs Horizon League opponents.

Texas vs Tennessee (-6.5) (@ Charlotte)
Texas (21-12) ranked #25 by KenPom
Tempo: #195
Experience: #4
Continuity: #154
Texas is 7-7 in its last 14 games.
Longhorns are shooting 35.6% on arc (#83).
Longhorns are shooting 53.3% inside arc (#67).
Texas is #222 team on defensive boards.
Longhorns are 12-2 in non-conference games (NC sked #279).
Texas is 7-9 against teams in the top 50.
Texas’ schedule, to this point: #32
bench minutes: #193
Texas is in NCAA’s for 4th straight year, under 3 different coaches.
Since 2009, Texas is 1-4 SU in 2nd round games.

Tennessee (25-8) ranked #7 by KenPom
Tempo: #80
Experience: #52
Continuity: #66
Tennessee won eight of its last 10 games.
Vols have #5 eFG% defense in country.
Vols are 11-3 in non-conference games.
Tennessee is 8-7 against teams in the top 50.
Tennessee’s schedule, to this point: #13
bench minutes: #288
Coach Barnes is 8-7 SU/7-8 ATS in 2nd round NCAA games.
Coach Barnes grew up in Hickory, NC; 60 miles from Charlotte.

Coach Barnes coached Texas from 1998-2015 (402-180)
Both teams had stress-free wins Thursday.
Last six years, #2-seeds are 8-12 ATS in this round.
TY, Big X teams are 10-2 SU/7-5 ATS vs SEC opponents.

Duquesne vs Illinois (-10.5) (@ Omaha)
Duquesne (25-11) ranked #80 by KenPom
Tempo: #251
Experience: #48
Continuity: #95
Duquesne won its last nine games.
Since 2017, #11-seeds are 9-2 ATS in 2nd round games.
Dukes are 9-3 in D-I non-conference games.
Dukes have #53 eFG% defense in country.
Duquesne is 2-3 against top 50 teams.
Duquesne is 9-4 in games decided by 7 or less points.
Duquesne’s schedule, to this point: #95
bench minutes: #80
Duquesne is in NCAA’s for first time since 1977.
Coach Dambrot is retiring after this season.

Illinois (27-8) ranked #10 by KenPom
Tempo: #58
Experience: #11
Continuity: #136
Illinois won five in row, eight of last nine games.
Illini is 10-2 in non-league games.
Illinois outscored Morehead 46-31 in 2nd half Thursday.
Illini has #43 eFG%, #55 eFG% defense in country.
Illinois is 16-8 against teams in the top 100.
Illinois’ schedule, to this point: #19
bench minutes: #237
Underwood is 0-4 SU in second round games.
Illinois is 0-5 SU in last five 2nd round games.
Last time Illini made Sweet 16 was 2005.

Big 14 teams are 3-2 SU/ATS vs A-15 teams this season.
Last six years, #3-seeds are 7-16 ATS in this round.

Oregon vs Creighton (-5.5) (@ Pittsburgh)
Oregon (24-11) ranked #51 by KenPom
Tempo: #181
Experience: #169
Continuity: #257
Oregon won its last five games, giving up 66.2 ppg.
Ducks are 9-3 in non-league games.
Ducks scored 1.30 ppp in Thursday’s win vs South Carolina.
Oregon played three starters 36:00+ Thursday.
Oregon is 4-7 against teams in the top 50.
Oregon’s schedule, to this point: #51
bench minutes: #178
Under Altman, Oregon is 5-2 in second round games.
Altman was the Creighton coach from 1994-2010 (327-176)

Creighton (24-9) ranked #11 by KenPom
Tempo: #208
Experience: #8
Continuity: #41
Creighton won eight of its last ten games.
Bluejays are 10-2 in non-conference games.
Creighton has #3 eFG% in the country.
Bluejays have #11 eFG% defense in country.
Creighton forces fewest turnovers in country.
Creighton’s schedule, to this point: #30
bench minutes: #355
Bluejays played four starters 32:00+ Thursday.
Under McDermott, Creighton is 2-4 SU in second round games..

Last six years, #3-seeds are 7-16 ATS in this round.
Big East teams are 4-2 SU/2-4 ATS vs Pac-12 teams this season

MICHIGAN ST (20 - 14) vs. N CAROLINA (28 - 7) - 3/23/2024, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 386-326 ATS (+27.4 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more this season.
N CAROLINA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in a NCAA tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 137-100 ATS (+27.0 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) on Saturday games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

TEXAS (21 - 12) vs. TENNESSEE (25 - 8) - 3/23/2024, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
TENNESSEE is 39-61 ATS (-28.1 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 2-0 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 1-1 straight up against TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

OREGON (24 - 11) vs. CREIGHTON (24 - 9) - 3/23/2024, 9:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 166-127 ATS (+26.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
CREIGHTON is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 98-62 ATS (+29.8 Units) in March games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

OAKLAND (24 - 11) vs. NC STATE (23 - 14) - 3/23/2024, 7:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 21-13 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 21-13 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
OAKLAND is 80-52 ATS (+22.8 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest this season.
OAKLAND is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games this season.
OAKLAND is 67-44 ATS (+18.6 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
NC STATE is 41-59 ATS (-23.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NC STATE is 41-59 ATS (-23.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NC STATE is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
NC STATE is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

DUQUESNE (25 - 11) vs. ILLINOIS (27 - 8) - 3/23/2024, 8:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUQUESNE is 181-223 ATS (-64.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DUQUESNE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
DUQUESNE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in March games this season.
DUQUESNE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
DUQUESNE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all tournament games this season.
DUQUESNE is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 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.

WASHINGTON ST (25 - 9) vs. IOWA ST (28 - 7) - 3/23/2024, 6:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON ST is 54-79 ATS (-32.9 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1997.
IOWA ST is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games this season.
IOWA ST is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
IOWA ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
IOWA ST is 73-47 ATS (+21.3 Units) in March games since 1997.
IOWA ST is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA ST is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
IOWA ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
WASHINGTON ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 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.

DAYTON (25 - 7) vs. ARIZONA (26 - 8) - 3/23/2024, 12:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
ARIZONA is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
ARIZONA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ARIZONA is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
ARIZONA 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.

GONZAGA (26 - 7) vs. KANSAS (23 - 10) - 3/23/2024, 3:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 70-42 ATS (+23.8 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
KANSAS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
KANSAS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

VIRGINIA TECH (19 - 14) at OHIO ST (21 - 13) - 3/23/2024, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 27-40 ATS (-17.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 27-40 ATS (-17.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games this season.
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road lined games this season.
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VIRGINIA TECH is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games in all tournament games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

N TEXAS (19 - 14) at SETON HALL (21 - 12) - 3/23/2024, 11:30 AM
Top Trends for this game.
SETON HALL is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
N TEXAS is 39-26 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N TEXAS is 39-26 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N TEXAS is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
N TEXAS is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
N TEXAS is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SETON HALL is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) 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.

BRADLEY (23 - 11) at CINCINNATI (21 - 14) - 3/23/2024, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRADLEY is 142-185 ATS (-61.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
BRADLEY is 142-185 ATS (-61.5 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
BRADLEY is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 109-149 ATS (-54.9 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 152-203 ATS (-71.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

BETHUNE-COOKMAN (17 - 16) vs. ARKANSAS ST (18 - 16) - 3/23/2024, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BETHUNE-COOKMAN is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 20-12 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all games this season.
ARKANSAS ST is 20-12 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
ARKANSAS ST is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 since 1997.
ARKANSAS ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) on Saturday games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

CHICAGO ST (12 - 18) vs. CAL SAN DIEGO (21 - 11) - 3/23/2024, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAL SAN DIEGO is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
CHICAGO ST is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.
CAL SAN DIEGO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) 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.

DELAWARE ST (15 - 18) vs. SEATTLE (19 - 14) - 3/23/2024, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DELAWARE ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
DELAWARE ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
DELAWARE ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all tournament games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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