Running 9-5 on March Madness picks so far. Here's the betting analysis for Day Two of the Round of 64:

#7 Ohio State (+0.5) vs #10 Loyola Chicago

• 66% of public money on Loyola Chicago
• Ohio State advantages:
  • Healthy roster with Key and Young back
  • Strong offense vs Loyola's defense
  • Virtual home court in Pittsburgh
• Pick: Ohio State +0.5

#6 Texas (-1) vs #11 Virginia Tech

• Texas strengths:
  • Elite defense (top KenPom ranking)
  • Solid offensive metrics
  • Chris Beard's tough "no middle" defense
• Virginia Tech concerns:
  • Inflated offensive stats from weak ACC
  • Bid stealer with late hot streak
• Pick: Texas -1

#7 Michigan State vs #10 Davidson (O/U 140)

• Davidson offensive struggles:
  • Only 62 points in A10 championship
  • Facing much tougher MSU defense
• MSU offensive issues:
  • Only one 80+ point game in last 7
  • Lack of go-to scorer
• Pick: Under 140

#6 LSU vs #11 Iowa State (+4)

• LSU concerns:
  • Head coach fired pre-tournament
  • Struggles against strong guard play
• Iowa State advantages:
  • Star guard Brockington
  • Top 10 defense
  • Coaching stability
• Picks: Iowa State +4, Over 126, Iowa State ML +160 (0.5u)

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