Post by Gooba on Mar 16, 2022 20:22:25 GMT -5
NCAA Thursday’s games
Michigan vs Colorado State
— Michigan (17-14) ranked #33 by KenPom
— Tempo: #218
— Experience: #292
— Continuity: #246
— Michigan is 4-5 in its last nine games.
— Wolverines are shooting 53% inside arc (#60)
— Michigan beat San Diego State of MW by 14 in December.
— Last 3 NCAA’s, Wolverines are 10-3 SU.
— Michigan’s schedule, to this point: #6
— bench minutes: #324
— Since 2015, Big 14 teams are 32-11 SU in first NCAA tourney game.
— Colorado State (25-5) ranked #31 by KenPom
— Tempo: #280
— Experience: #150
— Continuity: #18
— Colorado State won nine of its last 11 games.
— Rams are 10-0 outside MW, beating Creighton/Saint Mary’s.
— Colorado State is shooting 56.3% inside arc (#11)
— Rams are in NCAA’s for first time since 2013.
— Colorado State’s schedule, to this point: #80
— bench minutes: #154
— Since 2015, Mountain West teams are 3-11 in NCAA’s.
— Last six years, underdogs are 14-10 ATS in 6-11 games.
South Dakota State vs Providence
— South Dakota State (30-4) ranked #71 by KenPom
— Tempo: #159
— Experience: #293
— Continuity: #10
— South Dakota State won last 21 games; last loss was December 15
— Jackrabbits are shooting 44.2% on arc (#1), 56.3% inside arc (#10)
— South Dakota State split their four top 100 games.
— Since 2012, Jackrabbits are 0-5 SU in first round games (2-3 ATS).
— South Dakota State’s schedule, to this point: #243
— bench minutes: #187
— Providence (25-5) ranked #49 by KenPom
— Tempo: #273
— Experience: #6
— Continuity: #123
— Providence is 4-3 SU in last seven games.
— Three of Friars’ last five wins were in overtime.
— Providence has #40 eFG% defense in country.
— This is Friars’ first NCAA game since 2018; Cooley is 1-4 in first round games.
— Providence’s schedule, to this point: #56
— bench minutes: #302
— Last four tournaments, Big East teams are 10-11 SU in first round.
— This is smallest spread ever for a 4-13 game.
Memphis vs Boise State
— Memphis (21-10) ranked #28 by KenPom
— Tempo: #34
— Experience: #227
— Continuity: #163
— Memphis won 12 of its last 14 games.
— Tigers rebound 37.5% of their misses (#5)
— Memphis also turns ball over 22.9% of time (#352)
— Fairly quick turnaround; Tigers lost to Houston in AAC final Sunday.
— Memphis schedule, to this point: #60
— bench minutes: #7
— Memphis is in NCAA’s for first time since 2014.
— Last four years, AAC teams are 5-6 ATS in first round.
— Boise State (27-7) ranked #26 by KenPom
— Tempo: #307
— Experience: #51
— Continuity: #70
— Boise State won eight of last nine games.
— Broncos are #5 team in country on defensive boards.
— Boise State was 3-4 in November, is 24-3 since then.
— Broncos are in NCAA’s for first time since 2015.
— Boise State’s schedule, to this point: #74
— bench minutes: #259
— Since 2015, Mountain West teams are 3-11 in NCAA’s.
Norfolk State vs Baylor
— Norfolk State (24-6) ranked #168 by KenPom
— Tempo: #187
— Experience: #33
— Continuity: #247
— Norfolk State won six in row, 15 of last 17 games.
— Spartans lost by 40 at Xavier, 13 at Wichita, its two top 100 games.
— Norfolk State has #16 eFG% defense in country.
— Spartans won play-in game LY, upset Missouri as 21-point dogs back in 2012, in a 2-15 game
— Norfolk State’s schedule, to this point: #357
— bench minutes: #207
— Since 2009, MEAC teams are 2-7 ATS in this round.
— Baylor (26-6) ranked #5 by KenPom
— Tempo: #169
— Experience: #205
— Continuity: #243
— Baylor is 6-0 teams outside top 150, all by 29+ points.
— Bears rebound 36.3% of misses (#7)
— Baylor shot 11-47 on arc in last two games.
— Bears are the defending national champs.
— Baylor’s schedule, to this point: #12
— bench minutes: #106
— Last four tournaments, Big X teams are 16-11 ATS in first round.
Longwood vs Tennessee
— Longwood (26-6) ranked #144 by KenPom
— Tempo: #235
— Experience: #140
— Continuity: #120
— Longwood won 19 of its last 20 games.
— Lancers lost by 33-16 in only two games vs top 150 teams.
— Longwood is shooting 38.6% on arc (#6)
— Lancers are in NCAA’s for first time.
— Longwood’s schedule, to this point: #344
— bench minutes: #81
— Last six years, Big South teams are 1-5 ATS in this round.
— Tennessee (26-7) ranked #7 by KenPom
— Tempo: #172
— Experience: #298
— Continuity: #202
— Tennessee won 12 of its last 13 games.
— Quick turnaround for Vols; they won SEC title Sunday.
— Tennessee forces turnovers 22.9% of time (#15)
— Volunteers rebound 32.8% of their misses (#45)
— Tennessee’s schedule, to this point: #185
— bench minutes: #169
— Last five years, favorites are 11-9 ATS in 3-14 games.
Richmond vs Iowa
— Richmond (23-12) ranked #83 by KenPom
— Tempo: #191
— Experience: #18
— Continuity: #14
— Richmond got in by winning A-14 tourney last week.
— Spiders are 7-10 against top 100 teams.
— Richmond held six of last seven opponents to 66 or less points.
— 42.1% of Spiders’ shots are 3’s (33.7%, #175)
— Richmond’s schedule, to this point: #92
— bench minutes: #272
— Since 2014, A-14 teams are 9-12 ATS in this round.
— Iowa (25-9) ranked #13 by KenPom
— Tempo: #52
— Experience: #230
— Continuity: #178
— Iowa won 12 of its last 14 games.
— Hawkeyes scored 92.8 ppg in Big 14 tourney last week.
— Iowa has #33 eFG% in country.
— Hawkeyes are #262 team in country on defensive boards.
— Iowa’s schedule, to this point: #49
— bench minutes: #35
— Since 2017, Big 14 teams are 15-12 ATS in this round.
— Last five tournaments, underdogs are 12-8 ATS in 5-12 games.
Georgia State vs Gonzaga
— Georgia State (18-10) ranked #151 by KenPom
— Tempo: #174
— Experience: #96
— Continuity: #24
— Georgia State won its last ten games.
— Panthers force turnovers 22.7% of time (#19)
— Georgia State is shooting 43.1% inside arc (#351)
— Panthers lost first round games in ’18/’19 by 15-29 points.
— Georgia State’s schedule, to this point: #177
— bench minutes: #129
— Last six tournaments, Sun Belt teams are 3-5 ATS in this round.
— Gonzaga (26-3) ranked #1 by KenPom
— Tempo: #4
— Experience: #264
— Continuity: #221
— Gonzaga won 19 of its last 20 games.
— Zags are shooting 60.9% inside arc (#2)
— Gonzaga hasn’t played in nine days.
— Last 11 years, Zags are 7-4 ATS in first round games.
— Gonzaga’s schedule, to this point: #99
— bench minutes: #273
— Last four years, underdogs are 9-7 ATS in 1-16 games.
Marquette vs North Carolina
— Marquette (19-12) ranked #47 by KenPom
— Tempo: #26
— Experience: #349
— Continuity: #336
— Marquette is 4-6 in its last ten games.
— Eagles are 6-5 this season vs top 50 teams.
— Marquette is #306 team in country on defensive boards.
— Since 2014, Shaka Smart is 0-5 in NCAA tourney games (7-3 before that)
— Marquette’s schedule, to this point: #25
— bench minutes: #98
— Last five tournaments, Big East teams are 6-13-1 ATS in first round.
— North Carolina (24-9) ranked #29 by KenPom
— Tempo: #38
— Experience: #209
— Continuity: #90
— North Carolina won 12 of its last 15 games.
— Tar Heels shoot 36.2% on arc (#53)
— North Carolina is #2 team in country on defensive boards.
— Since 2000, Tar Heels are 17-1 SU in first round games.
— North Carolina’s schedule, to this point: #54
— bench minutes: #347
— Last four tournaments, ACC teams are 7-23 ATS in first round.
— Last four years, underdogs are 9-7 ATS in 8-9 games.
New Mexico State vs UConn
— New Mexico State (26-6) ranked #81 by KenPom
— Tempo: #223
— Experience: #146
— Continuity: #185
— New Mexico State won 11 of its last 14 games.
— Aggies are 5-1 against top 100 teams.
— New Mexico State has #20 eFG% defense in country.
— Last 25 years, Aggies are 0-10 SU in this round (3-6 ATS in last nine)
— New Mexico State’s schedule, to this point: #133
— bench minutes: #149
— Last 10 tournaments, WAC teams are 3-7 ATS in first round.
— UConn (23-9) ranked #18 by KenPom
— Tempo: #291
— Experience: #116
— Continuity: #32
— UConn won seven of its last nine games.
— Opponents are shooting 42.8% inside arc (#5)
— UConn rebounds 37.9% of its misses (#1)
— Huskies are 2-1 ATS in this round since Calhoun left UConn.
— UConn’s schedule, to this point: #52
— bench minutes: #244
— Last five tournaments, Big East teams are 6-13-1 ATS in first round.
— Last five tournaments, underdogs are 12-8 ATS in 5-12 games.
Saint Peter’s vs Kentucky
— Saint Peter’s (19-11) ranked #118 by KenPom
— Tempo: #242
— Experience: #177
— Continuity: #34
— Saint Peter’s won its last seven games.
— Peacocks have #6 eFG% defense in country.
— Saint Peter’s is shooting 45.9% inside arc (#317)
— Peacocks are in NCAA’s for first time since 2011.
— Saint Peter’s schedule, to this point: #212
— bench minutes: #16
— Since 2010, MAAC teams are 2-10 ATS in NCAA’s.
— Kentucky (26-7) ranked #3 by KenPom
— Tempo: #155
— Experience: #188
— Continuity: #296
— Kentucky is 5-3 in its last eight games.
— Wildcats is shooting 53.7% inside arc (#43)
— Kentucky is rebounding 37.8% of its misses (#4)
— Wildcats are 3-5 ATS in last eight first round games.
— Kentucky’s schedule, to this point: #29
— bench minutes: #247
— Last three tournaments, SEC teams are 9-12 ATS in first round
— Last two years, 15-seeds are 5-3 ATS in first round.
Indiana vs Saint Mary’s
— Indiana (21-13) ranked #35 by KenPom
— Tempo: #187
— Experience: #295
— Continuity: #175
— Indiana is 5-3 in its last eight games.
— Six of Hoosiers’ last seven games were decided by 5 or less points.
— Indiana had 15 offensive rebounds in Tuesday’s 66-58 win.
— Opponents are shooting 43.6% inside arc (#9)
— Indiana’s schedule, to this point: #39
— bench minutes: #173
— Since 2017, Big 14 teams are 15-12 ATS in this round.
— Saint Mary’s (25-7) ranked #16 by KenPom
— Tempo: #338
— Experience: #79
— Continuity: #17
— Saint Mary’s hasn’t played in nine days.
— Gaels won five of their last six games.
— Saint Mary’s is #4 team in country on defensive boards.
— Since 2008, Gaels are 2-5 ATS in this round.
— Saint Mary’s schedule, to this point: #57
— bench minutes: #316
— Last five tournaments, underdogs are 12-8 ATS in 5-12 games.
Creighton vs San Diego State
— Creighton (22-11) ranked #53 by KenPom
— Tempo: #190
— Experience: #309
— Continuity: #341
— Creighton split its last six games, after a 6-0 run.
— Bluejays’ PG Nembhard is out for year.
— Opponents are shooting 43.5% inside arc (#9)
— Bluejays lost 95-81 to Colorado State of MW in November.
— Creighton’s schedule, to this point: #44
— bench minutes: #127
— Last five tournaments, Big East teams are 6-13-1 ATS in first round.
— San Diego State (23-8) ranked #22 by KenPom
— Tempo: #268
— Experience: #34
— Continuity: #110
— San Diego State won 11 of its last 13 games.
— Aztecs have #5 eFG% defense in country.
— San Diego State is shooting 46.6% inside arc (#299)
— Aztecs are 5-3 ATS in last eight first round games.
— San Diego State’s schedule, to this point: #61
— bench minutes: #103
— Since 2015, Mountain West teams are 3-11 in NCAA’s.
— Last four years, underdogs are 9-7 ATS in 8-9 games.
Vermont vs Arkansas
— Vermont (28-5) ranked #59 by KenPom
— Tempo: #288
— Experience: #4
— Continuity: #40
— Vermont won 22 of its last 23 games.
— Vermont lost to Maryland by 11, Providence by 10, its highest-profile games.
— Vermont is shooting 58.9% inside arc (#3)
— Catamounts are #1 in country on defensive boards, playing in lesser league.
— Vermont’s schedule, to this point: #330
— bench minutes: #126
— Last ten years, America East teams are 6-4 ATS in this round.
— Arkansas (25-8) ranked #20 by KenPom
— Tempo: #28
— Experience: #72
— Continuity: #290
— Arkansas lost 2 of last 3 games, after a 14-1 run.
— Razorbacks force turnovers 20.6% of time (#56)
— Arkansas shoots only 30.7% on arc (#313)
— Razorbacks were in Elite 8 LY; they’re 4-1 last five first round games.
— Arkansas schedule, to this point: #46
— bench minutes: #313
— Last three tournaments, SEC teams are 9-12 ATS in first round
— Last three years, underdogs are 9-3 ATS in 4-13 games.
San Francisco vs Murray State
— San Francisco (24-9) ranked #21 by KenPom
— Tempo: #89
— Experience: #78
— Continuity: #146
— San Francisco hasn’t played in ten days.
— Dons are 5-4 in their last ten games.
— 44.4% of USF’s shots are 3’s (34.7%, #107)
— Dons is in NCAA’s for first time since 1998
— San Francisco’s schedule, to this point: #44
— bench minutes: #127
— Murray State (30-2) ranked #27 by KenPom
— Tempo: #246
— Experience: #250
— Continuity: #125
— Murray State won its last 20 games- their last loss was December 22
— Racers are shooting 53.5% inside arc (#48)
— Murray State is 4-1 against top 100 teams.
— Since 2010, Racers are 3-1 SU in first round games.
— Murray State’s schedule, to this point: #235
— bench minutes: #285
— OVC teams are 12-4-1 ATS in last 17 first-round games.
— Last eight years, favorites are 18-13 ATS in 7-10 games.
UCLA vs Akron
— UCLA (25-7) ranked #8 by KenPom
— Tempo: #258
— Experience: #97
— Continuity: #8
— UCLA won eight of its last ten games.
— Five of Bruins’ last six games went over the total.
— UCLA has #75 eFG% defense in country.
— Bruins got to Sweet 16 in four of their last five tournaments.
— UCLA’s schedule, to this point: #44
— bench minutes: #127
— Last two years, Pac-12 teams are 7-0 ATS in this round.
— Akron (24-9) ranked #131 by KenPom
— Tempo: #351
— Experience: #321
— Continuity: #130
— Akron won its last eight games.
— Zips lost 67-66 at Ohio State, its highest-profile game.
— Akron gets 20.8% of its points on foul line (#39)
— Zips are in NCAAs for first time since 2013.
— Akron’s schedule, to this point: #280
— bench minutes: #283
— MAC teams covered their last five first round games.
— Last three years, underdogs are 9-3 ATS in 4-13 games.
Texas Southern vs Kansas
— Texas Southern (19-12) ranked #184 by KenPom
— Tempo: #117
— Experience: #3
— Continuity: #113
— Texas Southern was 0-7 at one point this season.
— Tigers won 14 of their last 16 games.
— Texas Southern turns ball over 21.4% of time (#328)
— Tigers have #12 eFG% defense in country.
— Texas Southern’s schedule, to this point: #317
— bench minutes: #1
— Tigers outscored Corpus Christi 26-9 on foul line in Tuesday’s win.
— Kansas (28-6) ranked #6 by KenPom
— Tempo: #68
— Experience: #130
— Continuity: #46
— Kansas won its last five games.
— Jayhawks are shooting 54.5% inside arc (#30)
— Kansas has #45 eFG% defense.
— Jayhawks are 4-1-1 ATS in last six first round games.
— Kansas schedule, to this point: #3
— bench minutes: #299
— Big X teams
— Last four years, underdogs are 9-7 ATS in 1-16 games.
Michigan vs Colorado State
— Michigan (17-14) ranked #33 by KenPom
— Tempo: #218
— Experience: #292
— Continuity: #246
— Michigan is 4-5 in its last nine games.
— Wolverines are shooting 53% inside arc (#60)
— Michigan beat San Diego State of MW by 14 in December.
— Last 3 NCAA’s, Wolverines are 10-3 SU.
— Michigan’s schedule, to this point: #6
— bench minutes: #324
— Since 2015, Big 14 teams are 32-11 SU in first NCAA tourney game.
— Colorado State (25-5) ranked #31 by KenPom
— Tempo: #280
— Experience: #150
— Continuity: #18
— Colorado State won nine of its last 11 games.
— Rams are 10-0 outside MW, beating Creighton/Saint Mary’s.
— Colorado State is shooting 56.3% inside arc (#11)
— Rams are in NCAA’s for first time since 2013.
— Colorado State’s schedule, to this point: #80
— bench minutes: #154
— Since 2015, Mountain West teams are 3-11 in NCAA’s.
— Last six years, underdogs are 14-10 ATS in 6-11 games.
South Dakota State vs Providence
— South Dakota State (30-4) ranked #71 by KenPom
— Tempo: #159
— Experience: #293
— Continuity: #10
— South Dakota State won last 21 games; last loss was December 15
— Jackrabbits are shooting 44.2% on arc (#1), 56.3% inside arc (#10)
— South Dakota State split their four top 100 games.
— Since 2012, Jackrabbits are 0-5 SU in first round games (2-3 ATS).
— South Dakota State’s schedule, to this point: #243
— bench minutes: #187
— Providence (25-5) ranked #49 by KenPom
— Tempo: #273
— Experience: #6
— Continuity: #123
— Providence is 4-3 SU in last seven games.
— Three of Friars’ last five wins were in overtime.
— Providence has #40 eFG% defense in country.
— This is Friars’ first NCAA game since 2018; Cooley is 1-4 in first round games.
— Providence’s schedule, to this point: #56
— bench minutes: #302
— Last four tournaments, Big East teams are 10-11 SU in first round.
— This is smallest spread ever for a 4-13 game.
Memphis vs Boise State
— Memphis (21-10) ranked #28 by KenPom
— Tempo: #34
— Experience: #227
— Continuity: #163
— Memphis won 12 of its last 14 games.
— Tigers rebound 37.5% of their misses (#5)
— Memphis also turns ball over 22.9% of time (#352)
— Fairly quick turnaround; Tigers lost to Houston in AAC final Sunday.
— Memphis schedule, to this point: #60
— bench minutes: #7
— Memphis is in NCAA’s for first time since 2014.
— Last four years, AAC teams are 5-6 ATS in first round.
— Boise State (27-7) ranked #26 by KenPom
— Tempo: #307
— Experience: #51
— Continuity: #70
— Boise State won eight of last nine games.
— Broncos are #5 team in country on defensive boards.
— Boise State was 3-4 in November, is 24-3 since then.
— Broncos are in NCAA’s for first time since 2015.
— Boise State’s schedule, to this point: #74
— bench minutes: #259
— Since 2015, Mountain West teams are 3-11 in NCAA’s.
Norfolk State vs Baylor
— Norfolk State (24-6) ranked #168 by KenPom
— Tempo: #187
— Experience: #33
— Continuity: #247
— Norfolk State won six in row, 15 of last 17 games.
— Spartans lost by 40 at Xavier, 13 at Wichita, its two top 100 games.
— Norfolk State has #16 eFG% defense in country.
— Spartans won play-in game LY, upset Missouri as 21-point dogs back in 2012, in a 2-15 game
— Norfolk State’s schedule, to this point: #357
— bench minutes: #207
— Since 2009, MEAC teams are 2-7 ATS in this round.
— Baylor (26-6) ranked #5 by KenPom
— Tempo: #169
— Experience: #205
— Continuity: #243
— Baylor is 6-0 teams outside top 150, all by 29+ points.
— Bears rebound 36.3% of misses (#7)
— Baylor shot 11-47 on arc in last two games.
— Bears are the defending national champs.
— Baylor’s schedule, to this point: #12
— bench minutes: #106
— Last four tournaments, Big X teams are 16-11 ATS in first round.
Longwood vs Tennessee
— Longwood (26-6) ranked #144 by KenPom
— Tempo: #235
— Experience: #140
— Continuity: #120
— Longwood won 19 of its last 20 games.
— Lancers lost by 33-16 in only two games vs top 150 teams.
— Longwood is shooting 38.6% on arc (#6)
— Lancers are in NCAA’s for first time.
— Longwood’s schedule, to this point: #344
— bench minutes: #81
— Last six years, Big South teams are 1-5 ATS in this round.
— Tennessee (26-7) ranked #7 by KenPom
— Tempo: #172
— Experience: #298
— Continuity: #202
— Tennessee won 12 of its last 13 games.
— Quick turnaround for Vols; they won SEC title Sunday.
— Tennessee forces turnovers 22.9% of time (#15)
— Volunteers rebound 32.8% of their misses (#45)
— Tennessee’s schedule, to this point: #185
— bench minutes: #169
— Last five years, favorites are 11-9 ATS in 3-14 games.
Richmond vs Iowa
— Richmond (23-12) ranked #83 by KenPom
— Tempo: #191
— Experience: #18
— Continuity: #14
— Richmond got in by winning A-14 tourney last week.
— Spiders are 7-10 against top 100 teams.
— Richmond held six of last seven opponents to 66 or less points.
— 42.1% of Spiders’ shots are 3’s (33.7%, #175)
— Richmond’s schedule, to this point: #92
— bench minutes: #272
— Since 2014, A-14 teams are 9-12 ATS in this round.
— Iowa (25-9) ranked #13 by KenPom
— Tempo: #52
— Experience: #230
— Continuity: #178
— Iowa won 12 of its last 14 games.
— Hawkeyes scored 92.8 ppg in Big 14 tourney last week.
— Iowa has #33 eFG% in country.
— Hawkeyes are #262 team in country on defensive boards.
— Iowa’s schedule, to this point: #49
— bench minutes: #35
— Since 2017, Big 14 teams are 15-12 ATS in this round.
— Last five tournaments, underdogs are 12-8 ATS in 5-12 games.
Georgia State vs Gonzaga
— Georgia State (18-10) ranked #151 by KenPom
— Tempo: #174
— Experience: #96
— Continuity: #24
— Georgia State won its last ten games.
— Panthers force turnovers 22.7% of time (#19)
— Georgia State is shooting 43.1% inside arc (#351)
— Panthers lost first round games in ’18/’19 by 15-29 points.
— Georgia State’s schedule, to this point: #177
— bench minutes: #129
— Last six tournaments, Sun Belt teams are 3-5 ATS in this round.
— Gonzaga (26-3) ranked #1 by KenPom
— Tempo: #4
— Experience: #264
— Continuity: #221
— Gonzaga won 19 of its last 20 games.
— Zags are shooting 60.9% inside arc (#2)
— Gonzaga hasn’t played in nine days.
— Last 11 years, Zags are 7-4 ATS in first round games.
— Gonzaga’s schedule, to this point: #99
— bench minutes: #273
— Last four years, underdogs are 9-7 ATS in 1-16 games.
Marquette vs North Carolina
— Marquette (19-12) ranked #47 by KenPom
— Tempo: #26
— Experience: #349
— Continuity: #336
— Marquette is 4-6 in its last ten games.
— Eagles are 6-5 this season vs top 50 teams.
— Marquette is #306 team in country on defensive boards.
— Since 2014, Shaka Smart is 0-5 in NCAA tourney games (7-3 before that)
— Marquette’s schedule, to this point: #25
— bench minutes: #98
— Last five tournaments, Big East teams are 6-13-1 ATS in first round.
— North Carolina (24-9) ranked #29 by KenPom
— Tempo: #38
— Experience: #209
— Continuity: #90
— North Carolina won 12 of its last 15 games.
— Tar Heels shoot 36.2% on arc (#53)
— North Carolina is #2 team in country on defensive boards.
— Since 2000, Tar Heels are 17-1 SU in first round games.
— North Carolina’s schedule, to this point: #54
— bench minutes: #347
— Last four tournaments, ACC teams are 7-23 ATS in first round.
— Last four years, underdogs are 9-7 ATS in 8-9 games.
New Mexico State vs UConn
— New Mexico State (26-6) ranked #81 by KenPom
— Tempo: #223
— Experience: #146
— Continuity: #185
— New Mexico State won 11 of its last 14 games.
— Aggies are 5-1 against top 100 teams.
— New Mexico State has #20 eFG% defense in country.
— Last 25 years, Aggies are 0-10 SU in this round (3-6 ATS in last nine)
— New Mexico State’s schedule, to this point: #133
— bench minutes: #149
— Last 10 tournaments, WAC teams are 3-7 ATS in first round.
— UConn (23-9) ranked #18 by KenPom
— Tempo: #291
— Experience: #116
— Continuity: #32
— UConn won seven of its last nine games.
— Opponents are shooting 42.8% inside arc (#5)
— UConn rebounds 37.9% of its misses (#1)
— Huskies are 2-1 ATS in this round since Calhoun left UConn.
— UConn’s schedule, to this point: #52
— bench minutes: #244
— Last five tournaments, Big East teams are 6-13-1 ATS in first round.
— Last five tournaments, underdogs are 12-8 ATS in 5-12 games.
Saint Peter’s vs Kentucky
— Saint Peter’s (19-11) ranked #118 by KenPom
— Tempo: #242
— Experience: #177
— Continuity: #34
— Saint Peter’s won its last seven games.
— Peacocks have #6 eFG% defense in country.
— Saint Peter’s is shooting 45.9% inside arc (#317)
— Peacocks are in NCAA’s for first time since 2011.
— Saint Peter’s schedule, to this point: #212
— bench minutes: #16
— Since 2010, MAAC teams are 2-10 ATS in NCAA’s.
— Kentucky (26-7) ranked #3 by KenPom
— Tempo: #155
— Experience: #188
— Continuity: #296
— Kentucky is 5-3 in its last eight games.
— Wildcats is shooting 53.7% inside arc (#43)
— Kentucky is rebounding 37.8% of its misses (#4)
— Wildcats are 3-5 ATS in last eight first round games.
— Kentucky’s schedule, to this point: #29
— bench minutes: #247
— Last three tournaments, SEC teams are 9-12 ATS in first round
— Last two years, 15-seeds are 5-3 ATS in first round.
Indiana vs Saint Mary’s
— Indiana (21-13) ranked #35 by KenPom
— Tempo: #187
— Experience: #295
— Continuity: #175
— Indiana is 5-3 in its last eight games.
— Six of Hoosiers’ last seven games were decided by 5 or less points.
— Indiana had 15 offensive rebounds in Tuesday’s 66-58 win.
— Opponents are shooting 43.6% inside arc (#9)
— Indiana’s schedule, to this point: #39
— bench minutes: #173
— Since 2017, Big 14 teams are 15-12 ATS in this round.
— Saint Mary’s (25-7) ranked #16 by KenPom
— Tempo: #338
— Experience: #79
— Continuity: #17
— Saint Mary’s hasn’t played in nine days.
— Gaels won five of their last six games.
— Saint Mary’s is #4 team in country on defensive boards.
— Since 2008, Gaels are 2-5 ATS in this round.
— Saint Mary’s schedule, to this point: #57
— bench minutes: #316
— Last five tournaments, underdogs are 12-8 ATS in 5-12 games.
Creighton vs San Diego State
— Creighton (22-11) ranked #53 by KenPom
— Tempo: #190
— Experience: #309
— Continuity: #341
— Creighton split its last six games, after a 6-0 run.
— Bluejays’ PG Nembhard is out for year.
— Opponents are shooting 43.5% inside arc (#9)
— Bluejays lost 95-81 to Colorado State of MW in November.
— Creighton’s schedule, to this point: #44
— bench minutes: #127
— Last five tournaments, Big East teams are 6-13-1 ATS in first round.
— San Diego State (23-8) ranked #22 by KenPom
— Tempo: #268
— Experience: #34
— Continuity: #110
— San Diego State won 11 of its last 13 games.
— Aztecs have #5 eFG% defense in country.
— San Diego State is shooting 46.6% inside arc (#299)
— Aztecs are 5-3 ATS in last eight first round games.
— San Diego State’s schedule, to this point: #61
— bench minutes: #103
— Since 2015, Mountain West teams are 3-11 in NCAA’s.
— Last four years, underdogs are 9-7 ATS in 8-9 games.
Vermont vs Arkansas
— Vermont (28-5) ranked #59 by KenPom
— Tempo: #288
— Experience: #4
— Continuity: #40
— Vermont won 22 of its last 23 games.
— Vermont lost to Maryland by 11, Providence by 10, its highest-profile games.
— Vermont is shooting 58.9% inside arc (#3)
— Catamounts are #1 in country on defensive boards, playing in lesser league.
— Vermont’s schedule, to this point: #330
— bench minutes: #126
— Last ten years, America East teams are 6-4 ATS in this round.
— Arkansas (25-8) ranked #20 by KenPom
— Tempo: #28
— Experience: #72
— Continuity: #290
— Arkansas lost 2 of last 3 games, after a 14-1 run.
— Razorbacks force turnovers 20.6% of time (#56)
— Arkansas shoots only 30.7% on arc (#313)
— Razorbacks were in Elite 8 LY; they’re 4-1 last five first round games.
— Arkansas schedule, to this point: #46
— bench minutes: #313
— Last three tournaments, SEC teams are 9-12 ATS in first round
— Last three years, underdogs are 9-3 ATS in 4-13 games.
San Francisco vs Murray State
— San Francisco (24-9) ranked #21 by KenPom
— Tempo: #89
— Experience: #78
— Continuity: #146
— San Francisco hasn’t played in ten days.
— Dons are 5-4 in their last ten games.
— 44.4% of USF’s shots are 3’s (34.7%, #107)
— Dons is in NCAA’s for first time since 1998
— San Francisco’s schedule, to this point: #44
— bench minutes: #127
— Murray State (30-2) ranked #27 by KenPom
— Tempo: #246
— Experience: #250
— Continuity: #125
— Murray State won its last 20 games- their last loss was December 22
— Racers are shooting 53.5% inside arc (#48)
— Murray State is 4-1 against top 100 teams.
— Since 2010, Racers are 3-1 SU in first round games.
— Murray State’s schedule, to this point: #235
— bench minutes: #285
— OVC teams are 12-4-1 ATS in last 17 first-round games.
— Last eight years, favorites are 18-13 ATS in 7-10 games.
UCLA vs Akron
— UCLA (25-7) ranked #8 by KenPom
— Tempo: #258
— Experience: #97
— Continuity: #8
— UCLA won eight of its last ten games.
— Five of Bruins’ last six games went over the total.
— UCLA has #75 eFG% defense in country.
— Bruins got to Sweet 16 in four of their last five tournaments.
— UCLA’s schedule, to this point: #44
— bench minutes: #127
— Last two years, Pac-12 teams are 7-0 ATS in this round.
— Akron (24-9) ranked #131 by KenPom
— Tempo: #351
— Experience: #321
— Continuity: #130
— Akron won its last eight games.
— Zips lost 67-66 at Ohio State, its highest-profile game.
— Akron gets 20.8% of its points on foul line (#39)
— Zips are in NCAAs for first time since 2013.
— Akron’s schedule, to this point: #280
— bench minutes: #283
— MAC teams covered their last five first round games.
— Last three years, underdogs are 9-3 ATS in 4-13 games.
Texas Southern vs Kansas
— Texas Southern (19-12) ranked #184 by KenPom
— Tempo: #117
— Experience: #3
— Continuity: #113
— Texas Southern was 0-7 at one point this season.
— Tigers won 14 of their last 16 games.
— Texas Southern turns ball over 21.4% of time (#328)
— Tigers have #12 eFG% defense in country.
— Texas Southern’s schedule, to this point: #317
— bench minutes: #1
— Tigers outscored Corpus Christi 26-9 on foul line in Tuesday’s win.
— Kansas (28-6) ranked #6 by KenPom
— Tempo: #68
— Experience: #130
— Continuity: #46
— Kansas won its last five games.
— Jayhawks are shooting 54.5% inside arc (#30)
— Kansas has #45 eFG% defense.
— Jayhawks are 4-1-1 ATS in last six first round games.
— Kansas schedule, to this point: #3
— bench minutes: #299
— Big X teams
— Last four years, underdogs are 9-7 ATS in 1-16 games.