NCAA March Madness Opening Round: Top 5 Betting Picks for Day One

NCAA March Madness Opening Round: Top 5 Betting Picks for Day One

By Michael Harrison

December 22, 2024 at 03:00 PM

Here's my rewritten, concise version focusing on the NCAA March Madness Round of 64 betting picks:

Coming off a solid 5-3 record in First Four picks, here are the top betting picks for Day One of the Round of 64:

Colorado State (+1.5) vs Michigan

  • Models favor Colorado State despite Vegas odds
  • Key factor: Rams' ability to contain Michigan's rebounding
  • Pick: Colorado State +1.5

Kentucky vs St. Peter's (+17.5)

  • St. Peter's boasts top-10 defense nationally
  • Strong defensive metrics in points per possession and field goal percentage
  • Pick: St. Peter's +17.5

UConn vs New Mexico State (+6.5)

  • Both teams excel in rebounding
  • NMSU matches UConn's rebounding strength
  • Transition scoring opportunities favor NMSU
  • Picks: NMSU +6.5, NMSU ML +235 (0.5u)

Richmond vs Iowa O/U 151

  • Iowa's offense ranks 2nd in efficiency
  • Hawks averaging 80+ points in 7 of last 10 games
  • Richmond's offense trending up
  • Pick: Over 151

Boise State vs Memphis O/U 133.5

  • Both teams ranked top-40 in defensive efficiency
  • Boise State's slow tempo likely to control pace
  • Pick: Under 133.5

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