NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Picks for Friday (Archive)
There’s just one more one-seed remaining in the NCAA Tournament. With so much chaos and some insane upsets, what’s in store for Friday’s slate in the Sweet 16? Read on for some high-quality betting advice and start cashing out at the top-rated sportsbooks.
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. UCLA Bruins
Friday, March 25, 2022 – 09:39 PM EDT at Wells Fargo Center
The line in the UCLA-North Carolina game is dropping a bit. UCLA opened as a 2.5 point favorite at the NCAAB odds and is now currently sitting at -2. Many believe that the NCAA is trying to force a North Carolina-Duke Final Four matchup.
But the reality is, nothing is rigged and you people are just delusional. I said it! Anyway, let’s talk about the game. The UCLA Bruins are looking to make another Final Four run after a magical run as an 11-seed last season.
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This year, as a four seed, this journey was a bit more probable. UCLA is only turning the ball over 13.3% of the time and knocking down 35.3% from three and 49.5% from the two-point range. However, it’s going to be hard for UCLA to win a whole bunch of second-chance opportunities against North Carolina, but at least, again, UCLA can keep the turnovers down.
Against North Carolina, opponents are shooting 34.1% from deep. But since UCLA won’t shoot threes at a high rate, to begin with, that number might not be that big of a deal after all. Still, UCLA will get attempts from long range and knock down the good looks.
On the offensive end, the Tar Heels are shooting 36.5% from deep and 50.9% from inside the arc. Plus, at the foul line, North Carolina is shooting 77% from the line. It proved to be the difference against Baylor last week.
North Carolina usually dominates the offensive glass, bringing down 30.7% offensive rebounds but UCLA is holding teams to 24.9% offensive rebounds. If UNC is limited on the offensive glass, UCLA looks to have an edge in this game.
NCAAB Pick: UCLA -2 (-115) with BetOnline (visit our BetOnline Review)
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Miami Hurricanes
Friday, March 25, 2022 – 09:59 PM EDT at United Center
The Iowa State Cyclones opened as a one-point favorite but were quickly bet down to a +2.5 underdog. I’m not biting. Iowa State’s defense has been electric all season long and just held LSU and Wisconsin to under 55 points in the NCAA Tournament.
Miami has two legitimate scorers and really no depth beyond that. The Cyclones are forcing 24.7% turnovers and while Miami is only turning the ball over 13.6% of the time, there’s a good chance Iowa State forces Miami into bad decisions.
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Teams are shooting just 28.7% from deep and 50.6% from inside against Iowa State this season. Meanwhile, Miami is allowing opponents to shoot 34.9% from deep and 53.2% from inside the arc.
Iowa State’s offense isn’t consistent but very capable of scoring between Izaiah Brockington and Tyrese Hunter. Give me the points with Iowa State at +2.5.
NCAAB Pick: Iowa State +3 (-115) with BetOnline
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