Expert March Madness Round of 64 Betting Guide: Day Two

Expert March Madness Round of 64 Betting Guide: Day Two

By Marcus Sullivan

March 15, 2025 at 07:20 AM

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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