The Golden Eagles survived against Colorado, defeating them 81-77 in their last game. They have won five of their last six games including the first-round defeat of Western Kentucky. Marquette is one of the most balanced teams in the tournament and with the spread at -7 they are a heavy favorite to move on.
Indiana’s not totally helpless: the Hoosiers lead the nation in 3-point percentage. Of course, No. 2 is the Gamecocks, which is just another reminder that the Hoosiers pretty much have to be perfect to win this.
Oregon State came up with a superb season before it leaves those old rivalries behind, and they’ve done it with defense. Four of their past six opponents haven’t broken 60 in regulation, and the exceptions were both Stanford. Notre Dame also knows how to play that way, although it’s not the Irish’s preference.
With the recent legislation in North Carolina legalizing sports betting, the potential for increased betting activity is high. The impact of this legislation has been profound, with reports indicating that within the first two weeks of legalization, North Carolina generated a staggering $200 million in revenue, setting a pace for a potential $600 million per month.
Will Blanchfield show out in her neck of the woods? Or will Fiorot spoil her plans and strike her way to victory? Read on to see how I think this intriguing stylistic clash will shake out and if there are any notable money-making opportunities.
Since its 2015 World Series title, Kansas City’s had more 100-loss seasons (three) than non-losing seasons (two). That said, there’s always a chance at the playoffs when you play in AL Comedy Central, as the Twins won this division with just 87 victories last year.
With the Huskies favored by 11 points, the oddsmakers have penciled them into the Elite 8. It’s time to break down this matchup and see if San Diego St. can conjure up the same magic from last year, and not only cover the spread, but win the game outright and advance.Â
Opening Day is here for Major League Baseball, except for the Dodgers and Padres, who played a series in December or something, and everyone is alight with excitement. Can the Braves grab another championship? Will the Dodgers move on from the Shohei scandal? Are the Oakland Athletics a real team?
The regional semifinal gives us a rare rematch of the national title game — and this one might not be as close as the previous one. Connecticut appears better than it was a season ago, while San Diego State isn’t quite where it was last year.