
March Madness Round of 64: Day Two Betting Guide and Predictions
Currently riding a 9-5 hot streak in March Madness picks, here's a comprehensive betting preview for Day Two of the Round of 64:
#7 Ohio State (+0.5) vs #10 Loyola Chicago
- 66% of public money on Loyola Chicago
- OSU advantages:
- Healthy roster with Key and Young returning
- Superior offense vs Loyola's defense
- Pittsburgh location provides home court advantage
- Pick: Ohio State +0.5
#6 Texas (-1) vs #11 Virginia Tech
- Texas strengths:
- Elite defense per KenPom metrics
- Chris Beard's difficult "no middle" defensive scheme
- Solid offensive efficiency
- Virginia Tech concerns:
- Inflated offensive numbers from weak ACC
- Hot streak may not be sustainable
- Pick: Texas -1
#7 Michigan State vs #10 Davidson (O/U 140)
- Key factors:
- MSU's strong defense should contain Davidson
- Spartans struggling offensively lately
- Davidson held to 62 points in A10 Championship
- Pick: Under 140
#6 LSU vs #11 Iowa State (+4)
- Analysis:
- LSU head coach firing hurts team chemistry
- Iowa State's Brockington is a game-changer
- Both teams have top-10 defenses
- Coaching change may impact LSU's defense
- Picks: Iowa State +4, Over 126, Iowa State ML (+160) 0.5u
Betting record: 9-5 since tournament started. Always bet responsibly.