Post by Gooba on Mar 16, 2022 20:19:08 GMT -5
NCAA Friday’s games
Loyola Chi vs Ohio State
— Loyola (25-7) ranked #24 by KenPom
— Tempo: #308
— Experience: #26
— Continuity: #48
— Loyola won seven of its last nine games.
— Ramblers have #7 eFG% in country.
— Loyola lost 63-61 to Big 14’s Michigan State in November.
— Last three tourneys, Ramblers went 6-2 in NCAA’s.
— Loyola’s schedule, to this point: #105
— bench minutes: #137
— Since 2009, MVC teams are 12-5 ATS in first round games.
— Ohio State (19-11) ranked #32 by KenPom
— Tempo: #287
— Experience: #189
— Continuity: #213
— Ohio State lost four of its last five games.
— Buckeyes have #22 eFG% in country.
— Opponents are shooting 46.2% inside arc (#41)
— Under Holtmann, Buckeyes are 3-2 in NCAA’s, 2-1 in first round.
— Ohio State’s schedule, to this point: #22
— bench minutes: #85
— Since 2017, Big 14 teams are 15-12 ATS in this round.
— Last eight years, favorites are 18-13 ATS in 7-10 games.
Jacksonville State vs Auburn
— Jacksonville State (21-10) ranked #276 by KenPom
— Tempo: #146
— Experience: #40
— Continuity: #26
— Jacksonville State won five of its last six games.
— Gamecocks lost to VCU by 14, Alabama by 6, their high profile games.
— Jacksonville State is located 100 miles north of Auburn
— Gamecocks are shooting 38.2% on arc (#11)
— Jacksonville State’s schedule, to this point: #277
— bench minutes: #265
— Last eight years, ASun teams are 6-2 ATS in this round.
— Auburn (23-9, 18-4) ranked #275 by KenPom
— Tempo: #40
— Experience: #306
— Continuity: #279
— Auburn is 5-4 in last nine games, after a 22-1 start.
— Opponents are shooting 42.6% inside arc (#4)
— Auburn rebounds 33.1% of its misses (#42)
— In his career, Pearl is 7-3 SU in first round games.
— Auburn’s schedule, to this point: #34
— bench minutes: #80
— Last three tournaments, SEC teams are 9-12 ATS in first round
— Jacksonville State is 105 miles north of Auburn- teams last played in 2014.
— Last two years, 15-seeds are 5-3 ATS in first round.
Montana State vs Texas Tech
— Montana State (27-7) ranked #125 by KenPom
— Tempo: #157
— Experience: #217
— Continuity: #33
— Montana State won six in row, 18 of its last 20 games.
— Bobcats get 21.9% of points on foul line (#16)
— Montana State has #32 eFG% in country.
— Bobcats are in NCAA’s for first time since 1996.
— Michigan State’s schedule, to this point: #308
— bench minutes: #180
— Last six tournaments, Big Sky teams are 1-4-1 ATS in this round.
— Texas Tech (25-9) ranked #9 by KenPom
— Tempo: #211
— Experience: #42
— Continuity: #291
— Texas Tech split its last six games.
— Red Raiders are shooting 55.1% inside arc (#21)
— Texas Tech are forcing turnovers 23.6% of time (#10)
— Last three years, Red Raiders are 9-3 in NCAA’s.
— Texas Tech’s schedule, to this point: #250
— bench minutes: #335
— Last four tournaments, Big X teams are 16-11 ATS in first round.
— Last five years, favorites are 11-9 ATS in 3-14 games
Yale vs Purdue
— Yale (19-11) ranked #147 by KenPom
— Tempo: #86
— Experience: #166
— Continuity: #n/a
— Yale won 11 of its last 13 games.
— Under Jones, Bulldogs are 2-0 ATS in NCAA first round, upsetting Baylor in 2016.
— Yale is 0-5 this season vs top 100 teams.
— Bulldogs lost to Seton Hall by 36, Auburn by 22, Saint Mary’s by 27 in high-profile games.
— Yale’s schedule, to this point: #197
— bench minutes: #111
— Last ten years, Ivy League teams are 8-2 ATS in this round.
— Purdue (37-7) ranked #14 by KenPom
— Tempo: #248
— Experience: #211
— Continuity: #13
— Purdue split its last six games.
— Boilers are 24-0 when they score 70+ points, 3-7 when they don’t.
— Purdue has #4 eFG% in country.
— Under Painter, Boilers are 7-5 SU in first round.
— Purdue’s schedule, to this point: #30
— bench minutes: #63
— Since 2017, Big 14 teams are 15-12 ATS in this round.
— Last five years, favorites are 11-9 ATS in 3-14 games
Delaware vs Villanova
— Delaware (22-12) ranked #145 by KenPom
— Tempo: #199
— Experience: #131
— Continuity: #67
— Delaware finished T4 in CAA, but won CAA tourney.
— Blue Hens are shooting 54.2% inside arc (#35)
— Delaware lost by 22-11 in their two non-CAA top 100 games.
— Blue Hens are in NCAAs for first time since 2014.
— Delaware’s schedule, to this point: #206
— bench minutes: #307
— Last 15 years, CAA teams are 11-4 ATS in this round, but lost last two (87-53/78-49)
— Villanova (26-7) ranked #11 by KenPom
— Tempo: #345
— Experience: #54
— Continuity: #38
— Villanova won five in row, 10 of last 11 games.
— Wildcats have #64 eFG% defense in country.
— Delaware C Painter played for Villanova from 2017-19.
— Last 7 tournaments, Wildcats are 5-1-1 ATS in first round games.
— Villanova’s schedule, to this point: #185
— bench minutes: #169
— Last five tournaments, Big East teams are 6-13-1 ATS in first round.
— Last two years, 15-seeds are 5-3 ATS in first round.
Miami vs USC
— Miami (23-10) ranked #160 by KenPom
— Tempo: #160
— Experience: #148
— Continuity: #240
— Miami won seven of its last ten games.
— Hurricanes are shooting 54.8% inside arc (#27)
— Miami is #267 team in country on defensive boards.
— Under Larranaga, Miami is 2-2 SU in first round games.
— Miami’s schedule, to this point: #63
— bench minutes: #354
— Last four tournaments, ACC teams are 7-23 ATS in first round.
— USC (26-7) ranked #42 by KenPom
— Tempo: #237
— Experience: #201
— Continuity: #118
— USC lost 3 of its last 4 games (UCLA x2, Arizona)
— Trojans are rebounding 33.8% of their misses (#6)
— Opponents are shooting 41.6% inside arc (#2)
— Under Enfield, Trojans are 2-1 SU in this round.
— USC’s schedule, to this point: #84
— bench minutes: #209
— Last two years, Pac-12 teams are 7-0 ATS in this round.
— Last eight years, favorites are 18-13 ATS in 7-10 games.
Virginia Tech vs Texas
— Virginia Tech (23-12) ranked #23 by KenPom
— Tempo: #344
— Experience: #108
— Continuity: #91
— Virginia Tech won 13 of its last 15 games.
— Hokies are shooting 39.3% on arc (#3)
— 41.5% of Virginia Tech’s shots are 3’s (#95)
— Last four tournaments, Hokies are 1-3 SU in this round
— Virginia Tech’s schedule, to this point: #65
— bench minutes: #333
— Last four tournaments, ACC teams are 7-23 ATS in first round.
— Texas (21-11) ranked #15 by KenPom
— Tempo: #341
— Experience: #12
— Continuity: #255
— Texas lost last three games, scoring 61.3 ppg.
— Longhorns are forcing turnovers 23.3% of time (#14)
— Texas is rebounding 31.9% of its misses (#59)
— Since 2012, Longhorns are 1-6 SU in this round.
— Beard is 4-0 SU in this round, including a win at Little Rock.
— Texas schedule, to this point: #64
— bench minutes: #104
— Last four tournaments, Big X teams are 16-11 ATS in first round.
— Last six years, underdogs are 14-10 ATS in 6-11 games.
Chattanooga vs Illinois
— Chattanooga (27-7) ranked #72 by KenPom
— Tempo: #302
— Experience: #90
— Continuity: #49
— Chattanooga won 14 of its last 17 games.
— Mocs have #58 eFG% in country.
— Opponents are shooting 52.1% inside arc (#272)
— Last 20 years, Mocs are 0-3 SU in this round.
— Chattanooga’s schedule, to this point: #142
— bench minutes: #281
— Last 11 years, SoCon teams are 6-4-1 ATS in this round.
— Illinois (22-9) ranked #17 by KenPom
— Tempo: #177
— Experience: #83
— Continuity: #114
— Illinois is 5-4 in its last nine games.
— Illini rebounds 33.4% of its misses (#35)
— Opponents are shooting 45.4% inside arc (#28)
— Last year was Illini’s first NCAA tourney since 2013.
— Illinois schedule, to this point: #15
— bench minutes: #240
— Since 2015, Big 14 teams are 32-11 SU in first NCAA tourney game.
— Last five years, favorites are 11-9 ATS in 3-14 games.
Cal-Fullerton vs Duke
— Cal-Fullerton (21-10) ranked #149 by KenPom
— Tempo: #239
— Experience: #67
— Continuity: #153
— Fullerton won seven of its last nine games.
— Titans are 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 7-13-10 points.
— Opponents are shooting 37.1% on arc (#330)
— Last 20 years, Titans are 0-2 in NCAA’s, losing by 26-15 points.
— Cal-Fullerton’s schedule, to this point: #219
— bench minutes: #259
— Last six years, Big West teams are 4-2 ATS in this round.
— Duke (28-6) ranked #12 by KenPom
— Tempo: #150
— Experience: #345
— Continuity: #230
— Duke split its last four games, after a 12-1 run.
— Blue Devils are shooting 55.8% inside arc (#14)
— Duke has #47 eFG% defense in country.
— Last 8 tournaments, Blue Devils are 2-6 ATS in first round.
— Duke’s schedule, to this point: #71
— bench minutes: #312
— Last four tournaments, ACC teams are 7-23 ATS in first round.
— Last two years, 15-seeds are 5-3 ATS in first round.
Iowa State vs LSU
— Iowa State (20-12) ranked #48 by KenPom
— Tempo: #232
— Experience: #95
— Continuity: #339
— Iowa State lost last three games, scoring 48.3 ppg.
— Cyclones forces turnovers 24.6% of time (#6)
— Iowa State is 12-0 out of conference (NC SOS #328)
— Cyclones had four top 60 wins, all before Christmas.
— Iowa State’s schedule, to this point: #17
— bench minutes: #252
— LSU (30-3, 20-2) ranked #19 by KenPom
— Tempo: #92
— Experience: #329
— Continuity: #300
— LSU fired its coach already for breaking NCAA rules.
— Tigers are 3-4 in their last seven games.
— LSU is 12-1 outside Big X, losing 77-68 at TCU of Big X.
— Tigers won their first round game in last two tournaments.
— LSU’s schedule, to this point: #28
— bench minutes: #159
Houston vs UAB
— Houston (29-5) ranked #4 by KenPom
— Tempo: #333
— Experience: #92
— Continuity: #321
— Houston won nine of its last ten games.
— Cougars rebound 37.8% of their misses (#3)
— Houston has #3 eFG% defense.
— Last three tournaments, Cougars are 7-3 SU.
— Houston’s schedule, to this point: #93
— bench minutes: #235
— Since 2016, AAC teams are 7-6 ATS in first round.
— UAB (27-7) ranked #46 by KenPom
— Tempo: #81
— Experience: #102
— Continuity: #157
— UAB won its last seven games, including a 3OT win.
— Blazers force turnovers 21.4% of time (#33)
— UAB rebound 33.4% of their misses (#37)
— Blazers are in NCAAs for first time since 2015.
— UAB’s schedule, to this point: #175
— bench minutes: #177
— Last six years, C-USA teams are 5-1 ATS in this round.
— Last five tournaments, underdogs are 12-8 ATS in 5-12 games.
Davidson vs Michigan State
— Davidson (27-6) ranked #41 by KenPom
— Tempo: #304
— Experience: #181
— Continuity: #74
— Davidson won seven of its last nine games.
— Wildcats are #8 team in country on defensive boards.
— Davidson is shooting 38.5% on arc (#8)
— Wildcats are 0-4 in NCAA’s since Steph Curry’s heyday in 2008.
— Davidson’s schedule, to this point: #121
— bench minutes: #301
— Since 2014, A-14 teams are 9-12 ATS in this round.
— Michigan State (22-12) ranked #40 by KenPom
— Tempo: #141
— Experience: #210
— Continuity: #194
— Michigan State is 8-10 in last 18 games, after a 14-2 start.
— Spartans are shooting 37.8% on arc (#18)
— Michigan State is 9-2 out of conference.
— Spartans are 7-2 SU in last nine first round games.
— Michigan State’s schedule, to this point: #11
— bench minutes: #78
— Since 2017, Big 14 teams are 15-12 ATS in this round.
— Last eight years, favorites are 18-13 ATS in 7-10 games.
Colgate vs Wisconsin
— Colgate (23-11) ranked #119 by KenPom
— Tempo: #163
— Experience: #41
— Continuity: #11
— Colgate won its last fifteen games.
— Raiders are 4-9 outside Patriot League.
— Colgate is shooting 40.1% on arc (#2)
— Raiders were in last two tourneys, losing by 17-7 points.
— Colgate’s schedule, to this point: #337
— bench minutes: #310
— Last four years, Patriot League teams are 3-1 ATS in this round.
— Wisconsin (24-7) ranked #34 by KenPom
— Tempo: #208
— Experience: #281
— Continuity: #226
— Wisconsin lost last two games (Nebraska/Michigan St)
— Badgers are #41 team in country on defensive boards.
— Wisconsin is shooting 31.2% on arc (#291)
— Badgers are 6-3 ATS in last nine first round tilts.
— Wisconsin’s schedule, to this point: #19
— bench minutes: #315
— Since 2017, Big 14 teams are 15-12 ATS in this round.
— Last five years, favorites are 11-9 ATS in 3-14 games
TCU vs Seton Hall
— TCU (20-12) ranked #38 by KenPom
— Tempo: #244
— Experience: #279
— Continuity: #308
— TCU is 4-7 in its last eleven games.
— Horned Frogs turn ball over 21.6% of time (#336)
— TCU rebounds 38% of its misses (#1)
— Last 25 years, Horned Frogs are 0-2 in NCAA (’18/’98)
— TCU’s schedule, to this point: #44
— bench minutes: #127
— Last four tournaments, Big X teams are 16-11 ATS in first round.
— Seton Hall (21-10) ranked #35 by KenPom
— Tempo: #162
— Experience: #21
— Continuity: #150
— Seton Hall won six of its last seven games.
— Pirates has #17 eFG% defense in country.
— Seton Hall is shooting 46.2% inside arc (#312)
— Under Willard, Pirates are 1-3 SU in first round games.
— Seton Hall’s schedule, to this point: #33
— bench minutes: #114
— Last four tournaments, Big East teams are 10-11 SU in first round.
— Last four years, underdogs are 9-7 ATS in 8-9 games.
Loyola Chi vs Ohio State
— Loyola (25-7) ranked #24 by KenPom
— Tempo: #308
— Experience: #26
— Continuity: #48
— Loyola won seven of its last nine games.
— Ramblers have #7 eFG% in country.
— Loyola lost 63-61 to Big 14’s Michigan State in November.
— Last three tourneys, Ramblers went 6-2 in NCAA’s.
— Loyola’s schedule, to this point: #105
— bench minutes: #137
— Since 2009, MVC teams are 12-5 ATS in first round games.
— Ohio State (19-11) ranked #32 by KenPom
— Tempo: #287
— Experience: #189
— Continuity: #213
— Ohio State lost four of its last five games.
— Buckeyes have #22 eFG% in country.
— Opponents are shooting 46.2% inside arc (#41)
— Under Holtmann, Buckeyes are 3-2 in NCAA’s, 2-1 in first round.
— Ohio State’s schedule, to this point: #22
— bench minutes: #85
— Since 2017, Big 14 teams are 15-12 ATS in this round.
— Last eight years, favorites are 18-13 ATS in 7-10 games.
Jacksonville State vs Auburn
— Jacksonville State (21-10) ranked #276 by KenPom
— Tempo: #146
— Experience: #40
— Continuity: #26
— Jacksonville State won five of its last six games.
— Gamecocks lost to VCU by 14, Alabama by 6, their high profile games.
— Jacksonville State is located 100 miles north of Auburn
— Gamecocks are shooting 38.2% on arc (#11)
— Jacksonville State’s schedule, to this point: #277
— bench minutes: #265
— Last eight years, ASun teams are 6-2 ATS in this round.
— Auburn (23-9, 18-4) ranked #275 by KenPom
— Tempo: #40
— Experience: #306
— Continuity: #279
— Auburn is 5-4 in last nine games, after a 22-1 start.
— Opponents are shooting 42.6% inside arc (#4)
— Auburn rebounds 33.1% of its misses (#42)
— In his career, Pearl is 7-3 SU in first round games.
— Auburn’s schedule, to this point: #34
— bench minutes: #80
— Last three tournaments, SEC teams are 9-12 ATS in first round
— Jacksonville State is 105 miles north of Auburn- teams last played in 2014.
— Last two years, 15-seeds are 5-3 ATS in first round.
Montana State vs Texas Tech
— Montana State (27-7) ranked #125 by KenPom
— Tempo: #157
— Experience: #217
— Continuity: #33
— Montana State won six in row, 18 of its last 20 games.
— Bobcats get 21.9% of points on foul line (#16)
— Montana State has #32 eFG% in country.
— Bobcats are in NCAA’s for first time since 1996.
— Michigan State’s schedule, to this point: #308
— bench minutes: #180
— Last six tournaments, Big Sky teams are 1-4-1 ATS in this round.
— Texas Tech (25-9) ranked #9 by KenPom
— Tempo: #211
— Experience: #42
— Continuity: #291
— Texas Tech split its last six games.
— Red Raiders are shooting 55.1% inside arc (#21)
— Texas Tech are forcing turnovers 23.6% of time (#10)
— Last three years, Red Raiders are 9-3 in NCAA’s.
— Texas Tech’s schedule, to this point: #250
— bench minutes: #335
— Last four tournaments, Big X teams are 16-11 ATS in first round.
— Last five years, favorites are 11-9 ATS in 3-14 games
Yale vs Purdue
— Yale (19-11) ranked #147 by KenPom
— Tempo: #86
— Experience: #166
— Continuity: #n/a
— Yale won 11 of its last 13 games.
— Under Jones, Bulldogs are 2-0 ATS in NCAA first round, upsetting Baylor in 2016.
— Yale is 0-5 this season vs top 100 teams.
— Bulldogs lost to Seton Hall by 36, Auburn by 22, Saint Mary’s by 27 in high-profile games.
— Yale’s schedule, to this point: #197
— bench minutes: #111
— Last ten years, Ivy League teams are 8-2 ATS in this round.
— Purdue (37-7) ranked #14 by KenPom
— Tempo: #248
— Experience: #211
— Continuity: #13
— Purdue split its last six games.
— Boilers are 24-0 when they score 70+ points, 3-7 when they don’t.
— Purdue has #4 eFG% in country.
— Under Painter, Boilers are 7-5 SU in first round.
— Purdue’s schedule, to this point: #30
— bench minutes: #63
— Since 2017, Big 14 teams are 15-12 ATS in this round.
— Last five years, favorites are 11-9 ATS in 3-14 games
Delaware vs Villanova
— Delaware (22-12) ranked #145 by KenPom
— Tempo: #199
— Experience: #131
— Continuity: #67
— Delaware finished T4 in CAA, but won CAA tourney.
— Blue Hens are shooting 54.2% inside arc (#35)
— Delaware lost by 22-11 in their two non-CAA top 100 games.
— Blue Hens are in NCAAs for first time since 2014.
— Delaware’s schedule, to this point: #206
— bench minutes: #307
— Last 15 years, CAA teams are 11-4 ATS in this round, but lost last two (87-53/78-49)
— Villanova (26-7) ranked #11 by KenPom
— Tempo: #345
— Experience: #54
— Continuity: #38
— Villanova won five in row, 10 of last 11 games.
— Wildcats have #64 eFG% defense in country.
— Delaware C Painter played for Villanova from 2017-19.
— Last 7 tournaments, Wildcats are 5-1-1 ATS in first round games.
— Villanova’s schedule, to this point: #185
— bench minutes: #169
— Last five tournaments, Big East teams are 6-13-1 ATS in first round.
— Last two years, 15-seeds are 5-3 ATS in first round.
Miami vs USC
— Miami (23-10) ranked #160 by KenPom
— Tempo: #160
— Experience: #148
— Continuity: #240
— Miami won seven of its last ten games.
— Hurricanes are shooting 54.8% inside arc (#27)
— Miami is #267 team in country on defensive boards.
— Under Larranaga, Miami is 2-2 SU in first round games.
— Miami’s schedule, to this point: #63
— bench minutes: #354
— Last four tournaments, ACC teams are 7-23 ATS in first round.
— USC (26-7) ranked #42 by KenPom
— Tempo: #237
— Experience: #201
— Continuity: #118
— USC lost 3 of its last 4 games (UCLA x2, Arizona)
— Trojans are rebounding 33.8% of their misses (#6)
— Opponents are shooting 41.6% inside arc (#2)
— Under Enfield, Trojans are 2-1 SU in this round.
— USC’s schedule, to this point: #84
— bench minutes: #209
— Last two years, Pac-12 teams are 7-0 ATS in this round.
— Last eight years, favorites are 18-13 ATS in 7-10 games.
Virginia Tech vs Texas
— Virginia Tech (23-12) ranked #23 by KenPom
— Tempo: #344
— Experience: #108
— Continuity: #91
— Virginia Tech won 13 of its last 15 games.
— Hokies are shooting 39.3% on arc (#3)
— 41.5% of Virginia Tech’s shots are 3’s (#95)
— Last four tournaments, Hokies are 1-3 SU in this round
— Virginia Tech’s schedule, to this point: #65
— bench minutes: #333
— Last four tournaments, ACC teams are 7-23 ATS in first round.
— Texas (21-11) ranked #15 by KenPom
— Tempo: #341
— Experience: #12
— Continuity: #255
— Texas lost last three games, scoring 61.3 ppg.
— Longhorns are forcing turnovers 23.3% of time (#14)
— Texas is rebounding 31.9% of its misses (#59)
— Since 2012, Longhorns are 1-6 SU in this round.
— Beard is 4-0 SU in this round, including a win at Little Rock.
— Texas schedule, to this point: #64
— bench minutes: #104
— Last four tournaments, Big X teams are 16-11 ATS in first round.
— Last six years, underdogs are 14-10 ATS in 6-11 games.
Chattanooga vs Illinois
— Chattanooga (27-7) ranked #72 by KenPom
— Tempo: #302
— Experience: #90
— Continuity: #49
— Chattanooga won 14 of its last 17 games.
— Mocs have #58 eFG% in country.
— Opponents are shooting 52.1% inside arc (#272)
— Last 20 years, Mocs are 0-3 SU in this round.
— Chattanooga’s schedule, to this point: #142
— bench minutes: #281
— Last 11 years, SoCon teams are 6-4-1 ATS in this round.
— Illinois (22-9) ranked #17 by KenPom
— Tempo: #177
— Experience: #83
— Continuity: #114
— Illinois is 5-4 in its last nine games.
— Illini rebounds 33.4% of its misses (#35)
— Opponents are shooting 45.4% inside arc (#28)
— Last year was Illini’s first NCAA tourney since 2013.
— Illinois schedule, to this point: #15
— bench minutes: #240
— Since 2015, Big 14 teams are 32-11 SU in first NCAA tourney game.
— Last five years, favorites are 11-9 ATS in 3-14 games.
Cal-Fullerton vs Duke
— Cal-Fullerton (21-10) ranked #149 by KenPom
— Tempo: #239
— Experience: #67
— Continuity: #153
— Fullerton won seven of its last nine games.
— Titans are 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 7-13-10 points.
— Opponents are shooting 37.1% on arc (#330)
— Last 20 years, Titans are 0-2 in NCAA’s, losing by 26-15 points.
— Cal-Fullerton’s schedule, to this point: #219
— bench minutes: #259
— Last six years, Big West teams are 4-2 ATS in this round.
— Duke (28-6) ranked #12 by KenPom
— Tempo: #150
— Experience: #345
— Continuity: #230
— Duke split its last four games, after a 12-1 run.
— Blue Devils are shooting 55.8% inside arc (#14)
— Duke has #47 eFG% defense in country.
— Last 8 tournaments, Blue Devils are 2-6 ATS in first round.
— Duke’s schedule, to this point: #71
— bench minutes: #312
— Last four tournaments, ACC teams are 7-23 ATS in first round.
— Last two years, 15-seeds are 5-3 ATS in first round.
Iowa State vs LSU
— Iowa State (20-12) ranked #48 by KenPom
— Tempo: #232
— Experience: #95
— Continuity: #339
— Iowa State lost last three games, scoring 48.3 ppg.
— Cyclones forces turnovers 24.6% of time (#6)
— Iowa State is 12-0 out of conference (NC SOS #328)
— Cyclones had four top 60 wins, all before Christmas.
— Iowa State’s schedule, to this point: #17
— bench minutes: #252
— LSU (30-3, 20-2) ranked #19 by KenPom
— Tempo: #92
— Experience: #329
— Continuity: #300
— LSU fired its coach already for breaking NCAA rules.
— Tigers are 3-4 in their last seven games.
— LSU is 12-1 outside Big X, losing 77-68 at TCU of Big X.
— Tigers won their first round game in last two tournaments.
— LSU’s schedule, to this point: #28
— bench minutes: #159
Houston vs UAB
— Houston (29-5) ranked #4 by KenPom
— Tempo: #333
— Experience: #92
— Continuity: #321
— Houston won nine of its last ten games.
— Cougars rebound 37.8% of their misses (#3)
— Houston has #3 eFG% defense.
— Last three tournaments, Cougars are 7-3 SU.
— Houston’s schedule, to this point: #93
— bench minutes: #235
— Since 2016, AAC teams are 7-6 ATS in first round.
— UAB (27-7) ranked #46 by KenPom
— Tempo: #81
— Experience: #102
— Continuity: #157
— UAB won its last seven games, including a 3OT win.
— Blazers force turnovers 21.4% of time (#33)
— UAB rebound 33.4% of their misses (#37)
— Blazers are in NCAAs for first time since 2015.
— UAB’s schedule, to this point: #175
— bench minutes: #177
— Last six years, C-USA teams are 5-1 ATS in this round.
— Last five tournaments, underdogs are 12-8 ATS in 5-12 games.
Davidson vs Michigan State
— Davidson (27-6) ranked #41 by KenPom
— Tempo: #304
— Experience: #181
— Continuity: #74
— Davidson won seven of its last nine games.
— Wildcats are #8 team in country on defensive boards.
— Davidson is shooting 38.5% on arc (#8)
— Wildcats are 0-4 in NCAA’s since Steph Curry’s heyday in 2008.
— Davidson’s schedule, to this point: #121
— bench minutes: #301
— Since 2014, A-14 teams are 9-12 ATS in this round.
— Michigan State (22-12) ranked #40 by KenPom
— Tempo: #141
— Experience: #210
— Continuity: #194
— Michigan State is 8-10 in last 18 games, after a 14-2 start.
— Spartans are shooting 37.8% on arc (#18)
— Michigan State is 9-2 out of conference.
— Spartans are 7-2 SU in last nine first round games.
— Michigan State’s schedule, to this point: #11
— bench minutes: #78
— Since 2017, Big 14 teams are 15-12 ATS in this round.
— Last eight years, favorites are 18-13 ATS in 7-10 games.
Colgate vs Wisconsin
— Colgate (23-11) ranked #119 by KenPom
— Tempo: #163
— Experience: #41
— Continuity: #11
— Colgate won its last fifteen games.
— Raiders are 4-9 outside Patriot League.
— Colgate is shooting 40.1% on arc (#2)
— Raiders were in last two tourneys, losing by 17-7 points.
— Colgate’s schedule, to this point: #337
— bench minutes: #310
— Last four years, Patriot League teams are 3-1 ATS in this round.
— Wisconsin (24-7) ranked #34 by KenPom
— Tempo: #208
— Experience: #281
— Continuity: #226
— Wisconsin lost last two games (Nebraska/Michigan St)
— Badgers are #41 team in country on defensive boards.
— Wisconsin is shooting 31.2% on arc (#291)
— Badgers are 6-3 ATS in last nine first round tilts.
— Wisconsin’s schedule, to this point: #19
— bench minutes: #315
— Since 2017, Big 14 teams are 15-12 ATS in this round.
— Last five years, favorites are 11-9 ATS in 3-14 games
TCU vs Seton Hall
— TCU (20-12) ranked #38 by KenPom
— Tempo: #244
— Experience: #279
— Continuity: #308
— TCU is 4-7 in its last eleven games.
— Horned Frogs turn ball over 21.6% of time (#336)
— TCU rebounds 38% of its misses (#1)
— Last 25 years, Horned Frogs are 0-2 in NCAA (’18/’98)
— TCU’s schedule, to this point: #44
— bench minutes: #127
— Last four tournaments, Big X teams are 16-11 ATS in first round.
— Seton Hall (21-10) ranked #35 by KenPom
— Tempo: #162
— Experience: #21
— Continuity: #150
— Seton Hall won six of its last seven games.
— Pirates has #17 eFG% defense in country.
— Seton Hall is shooting 46.2% inside arc (#312)
— Under Willard, Pirates are 1-3 SU in first round games.
— Seton Hall’s schedule, to this point: #33
— bench minutes: #114
— Last four tournaments, Big East teams are 10-11 SU in first round.
— Last four years, underdogs are 9-7 ATS in 8-9 games.