The UC San Diego Tritons and the Michigan Wolverines will face each other tonight at Ball Arena in Denver. This is the Tritons’ first trip to the tournament, and they are ready for the big stage. UCSD was #1 in the Big West and enter the tournament smoking hot, with 15 straight wins. They also have a defense that is allowing an average of just 56.0 points per game and have been a covering machine. The Tritons are 25-7 ATS overall and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 at a neutral site. UCSD is currently getting 2.5 and are worth considering.
TONIGHT’S PICK: UCSD TRITONS +2½
Wednesday Men’s NCAA Basketball Pick
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
Tuesday Men’s NCAA Basketball Pick
The first round of the NIT tournament kicks off tonight with the Arkansas State Red Wolves hosting the Saint Louis Billikens. The Red Wolves should come out on top in this one. As the home team they are an impressive 13-2 and the Billikens are just 4-8 as the away team. The Red Wolves have the edge in points scored, free throws, rebounds, steals, and blocks. Home court means a lot and it will factor in this one. The line is climbing so consider the Red Wolves on the money line.
TONIGHT’S PICK: ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES M/L
Monday NHL Pick
The Los Angeles Kings will take a 5-game winning streak into St. Paul tonight to face the Minnesota Wild. The Kings are hot but keep in mind that 4 of the 5 wins have been at home and they have not been that good on the road, with a record of 13-17-5. The Wild have been struggling and that is partly due to their top scorer, Kirill Kaprizov, being out but they are still a very talented team with a record of 37-25-5 and after Saturday’s 5-1 loss at home to the Blues they will be extra motivated.
TONIGHT’S PICK: MINNESOTA WILD
Sunday Men’s NCAA Basketball Pick
The SEC title game will feature the Florida Gators and the Tennessee Volunteers squaring off today at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The Vols and Gators split their two meetings this year, with the Vols winning the last one in a 64-44 blowout of the Gators; but that won’t happen today. Florida looked very impressive in yesterday’s 104 -82 pummeling of Alabama and are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 as a favorite at a neutral site.
TODAY’S PICK: FLORIDA GATORS -5
Saturday NHL Pick
The Minnesota Wild should get a victory at home tonight over the St. Louis Blues. The Wild have just one win over their last four but have had the Blues’ number, winning the last three meetings, and are catching a team that has lost their last two. The Wild don’t score a lot but make up for it with a strong defense and should prevail against a Blues team that averages under 3 goals per game.
TONIGHT’S PICK: MINNESOTA WILD
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The next pick will be posted on Saturday, March 15th. Good luck with your picks!