Experience matters. The Eagles’ seven seniors have been to Dayton twice before, and they know what it’s like to try to learn about an opponent and get ready for them in less than 72 hours. Nobody from North Dakota State has ever played in the NCAA tournament before. But DJ doesn’t think that is enough to bet on and tells us why he is putting his money behind North Dakota State and laying the points. See DJ’s first four pick!

For all of their trips to the NCAA tournament between them, Rick Byrd and Fran Dunphy haven’t exactly found their way to success in March. Byrd is 0-7 at Belmont and Dunphy sports a mark of 3-16 at Pennsylvania and Temple. Granted, that’s in large part because neither has ever had a very high seed. This year sportsbooks have these two teams separated by 3.5 points meaning its an opportunity to get the rare win! DJ breaks down the match up and offers his free pick.

Prairie View gets most of its contributions from juniors and is a year ahead of schedule, but the one key senior for the Panthers is a big one: Gary Blackston, who leads the Panthers with 15.2 points and seven rebounds per game. Blackston is one of just a few players in purple who was actually alive the last time Prairie View made the tournament in 1998, when the Panthers lost by 58 to Kansas. Can old man Blackston help get the Panthers into the field of 64? DJ breaks down the sportsbook opener and offers his college hoops pick.

The Spartans will look for a clean sweep when they take on the Wolverines on Sunday in the Big Ten Championship game. MSU took both of the earlier meetings this season, but defeating a team three times is a tall task. The NCAA betting board has this game as a pick’em after opening Michigan State as a -1 favorite suggesting some sharp money may be coming in on the Big Blue. Check out who our NCAA handicapper is betting on this game.

Tennessee and Auburn will meet for the second time this season when they take to the hardcourt at Bridgestone Arena. AUB took the earlier meeting by four points on their home court earlier this month. Can they do it again on a somewhat neutral court? Read on to get Matt’s betting opinion on this game.

The Tennessee Volunteers and the Kentucky Wildcats will go at it this afternoon at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Tennessee. Both teams need the win, but who needs it more may be the difference maker in picking a winner. Prognosticator Matt Lowry looks at the game and gives out his prediction on who will advance and cover.

Duke won the earlier match-up in Tallahassee by just two as a -7 point road favorite. The Seminoles owned them on the board on their home court, but will they be able to do the same tonight when they play the Blue Devils on a neutral court. Read on to get Matt Lowry’s ATS prediction.

The Wisconsin Badgers meet the Michigan State Spartans in a Big Ten tournament semi-final game tipping off at 1 PM ET. The odds board lists Michigan State as a -4.5 point spread favorite with the total line posted at 129.5 points. MSU took the earlier match-up on the road back in early February 67-59. Can they get the win and money this time around? Get Matt’s pick against the spread.

Despite winning the game, the Seminoles shot poorly against the Hokies, posting 38.6% from the field and 38.7% from behind the arc. Whether the Seminoles focus on scoring in the paint or shooting mid to long range jumpers, shooting percentage will obviously play a huge role. The Seminoles shot very poorly against the Cavs in the regular season and Florida State knows they must breakthrough this stifling defense if they are going to hang around. Can a slightly above average shooting game keep FSU within the bookmaker’s spread of +9? Matt gives his prediction.

Alabama met Kentucky once this season and beat them on their home floor. Before that one win by Alabama, the Wildcats had previously won 9 consecutive meetings with the Tide. Matt breaks down what made up that Bama win and if they can do it again. Read his college hoops prediction.