Joey Tron

I’m taking the points with Utah State here. Ucla goes on hot and cold steaks and you never truly know which Bruins team you’re getting. Not only that, but Utah State shoots the ball really well ranking Top 20 in 2PT shooting and Top 20 in overall offensive efficiency. Utah State faired well on the road going 11-5 SU and had a strong Non-Conf schedule. Utah State can keep up and maybe even win. Take the points here with Utah State. -Joey Tron

I like this game to go OVER between St. Johns and Omaha. Both of these teams have strong offenses and will be able to move the ball. Omaha has scored 80+ in 4 of their L5 games leading into this match up and the Red Storm can pop off at anytime dropping 80+ in 2 of their L4 games. Both teams are averaging just under 80 PPG on the season and should be able to score here - especially Omaha when shooting form behind 3 PT line. Take the OVER here. -Joey Tron

I like this game between Drake and Missouri to go OVER in this one. Both teams can play defense, but Missouri plays FAST. Their pace will control this game and Drake will need to run and gun to keep up here. Their offense can do it as they are hitting just under 50% from the field in Non-Conference games and can grab rebounds. The Missouri defense is non existent and will be dependent on their offense to carry them here averaging 85 PPG their L5. Take the OVER here. -Joey Tron

I am laying it with Gonzaga here against Georgia. The Bulldogs may have played strong down the stretch before their loss to Oklahoma, however this is not a Gonzaga team they want to be playing right now. Gonzaga has averaged 87 PPG in Non-Conference games and have won 7 of their L8 scoring 85+ in every win but one. Georgia has similarly faired well winning 4 in a row and covering in 3 of their L4 however they have not done well outside of Athens, in fact they are just 5-9 ATS and averaging just 67 PPG. Gonzaga’s strong rebounding and ability to create chances off the glass will allow them to pull away here - especially when they are hitting 80% from the line. Lay it with Gonzaga here. -Joey Tron

I am taking Louisville here against Creighton. Louisville won 9 in a row before losing to Duke in the ACC Semis and will play well here. They have a strong defense ranking 21st in the nation in efficiency and held teams below 40% form the field in 4 of their L6 games leading into this. Creighton offensively was strong against inferior teams but against comparable teams to Louisville - they struggled immensely. The Creighton defense is streaky and I do not trust them against this Cardinals offense who is averaging just under 80 PPG in road contests and are forcing turnovers on 18% of opponents possessions (Creighton ranks 246th). Take Louisville ML here. -Joey Tron