Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Wildcats vs. Anteaters CBB Odds
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(30-5) #4 Kansas State Wildcats vs. #13 UC Irvine Anteaters (25-8)
March Madness: South Regional – Round 1
Date: Friday, March 22, 2019
Time: TBD PM ET
Venue: SAP Center, San Jose, California
CBB Moneyline Odds: OFF
CBB Betting Odds: Wildcats -6
CBB Betting Total: 120
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I think Kansas State is coming into this tournament underrated. This is an experienced team that is used to playing top competition. They should win here easily.
UC Irvine is coming out of the Big West, where they dominated. They should not be taken lightly but but I am doubt that K-State will.
Kansas State Wildcats
The Wildcats had a strong regular season. They finished 14-4 in the B12 and tied Texas Tech for the title, ending Kansas’ mammoth streak.
They did not win the B12 Tournament though, they were knocked out by a good Iowa State team. Last year they had a good run and most players return.
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Speaking of returning, they need Dean Wade to get back from injury. He is a versatile big man and makes their offense more dynamic.
Barry Brown Jr. is a senior, their leading scorer and defensive catalyst. A defense that finished third in the nation and only gave up 59ppg.
UC Irvine Anteaters
UC Irvine lost just one game in the Big West this season. That was back in January so they come in on a pretty good winning streak. Their confidence should be high.
Most of us have not seen much of the Anteaters but if you are looking for a benchmark, this team won at the St. Mary’s team that just beat Gonzaga.
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In terms of style of play these teams profile similarly. UCI has a strong defense too, yielding just 63ppg. That is 20th in the nation. Expect a grinder.
Max Hazzard is a speedy small guard who leads the team in scoring at 12ppg. Evan Leonard is the only other double-digit scorer at 11ppg. They rely on their backcourt a lot.
CBB Betting Trends:
- UCI are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
- Under is 10-2 in UCI last 12 games as an underdog.
- UCI are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 Fri. games.
- KSU are 13-4-1 ATS in their last 18 games overall.
- Under is 14-6 in KSU last 20 games as a favorite.
- Under is 9-4 in KSU last 13 Fri. games.
Free Kansas State Wildcats vs. UC Irvine Anteaters NCAAB Prediction:
This one should be a low scoring affair and that could make it easy for the Anteaters to stay in it.
The key is Wade and how effective he can be. He is one of the more underrated players in the nation.
4* Free March Madness Betting Pick: Kansas State -6
If Wade doesn’t play this could be an uspet. With him they cover, but by just a little.
NCAAB Free Score Prediction: Kansas State 72 – UC Irvine 63
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