The American University Eagles and the Mount Saint Mary’s Mountaineers will meet tonight in the NCAA tournament in Dayton with the winner advancing to play #1 Duke on Friday. These teams match up well, but the Eagles’ defense will be the difference maker. Mount St. Mary’s is allowing an average of just 54 points per game, and they will be able to shut down a mediocre Eagles’ offense. The Mountaineers are currently getting 2.5 points and are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
TONIGHT’S PICK: MOUNT ST. MARY’S MOUNTAINEERS +2½