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After an 0-2 day in which Kansas and Nevada blew 20 point leads and failed to cover, we are back at it. 16 matchups today as we conclude the first round.

Colgate @ Baylor – Friday 3/22 (12:40 PM EST)

Pick: Colgate +14.5 (-110) (1 Unit)

In recent years, Colgate has failed to win outright as a trendy upset pick. They have been to 4 straight tournaments and 5 of last 6 out of the Patriot. They will be a step behind Baylor in athleticism, but will be able to dictate the tempo and keep this within the number. They have lost 2 games since January 1st, and have some holdovers from previous tournament teams including Ryan, Moffatt, Keegan Reynolds, and Braeden Smith who all started on last years team. Baylor has three potential NBA players and have a top 25 offense but have continuously turned the ball over this season. In a lower possession game, turnovers will prove costly. However, this is one of Scott Drew’s worst defensive teams which can open the door for Colgate to get within the 14.5 and stay there by matching points.

New Mexico @ Clemson – Friday 3/22 (3:10 PM EST)

Pick Clemson ML (+120) (1 Unit)

The Mountain West Conference tournament struggles continue as they go 0-2 yesterday. New Mexico may have the most talent of all MWC teams but they were given a tough matchup stylistically. Clemson has a much longer front line led by PJ Hall, and ranks top 50 in 2pt Defense. New Mexico’s scoring comes mainly from 2pt attempts, which will play right into Clemson’s style. Clemson will be battle tested with a top 25 schedule this season, and look primed for an “upset” although the seeding wouldn’t call it that.

College of Charleston @ Alabama Friday 3/22 (7:35 PM EST)

Pick: Alabama -9.5 (-110) (1 Unit)

College of Charleston comes into this one after struggling through the CAA conference tournament, but pulling out some close, fortunate wins to take the conference title. They profile the same as Alabama in terms of style of play, pace, and 3pt shooting ability’s making it an intriguing matchup. The issue is running with Alabama has not proved to be a successful method in beating them this season. Indiana St. and Arkansas St. tried that in the non conference and got ran out of the gym both losing by 20+. Charleston did not test themselves in the non conference and have not even played a power 5/Big East team this season. Alabama will be at a different speed than any Charleston has faced and that will push them beyond this 9.5 giving them a comfortable win.

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