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AccuScore only had one 4-star pick for Thursday's Sweet 16 games, and that pick had Kentucky covering a 13.5-point spread. Kentucky won by 39 points. For Friday's Sweet 16 action, AccuScore has 4-star picks in three of the four remaining Sweet 16 games, so we decided to preview all three games...
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Michigan State vs Oklahoma
What You Need to Know
Michigan State and Oklahoma get set to meet in the Sweet 16 for a matchup that should provide fans with an entertaining, up-tempo style of play. With Oklahoma being one of the better offensive rebounding teams, keep an eye on Michigan State's transition defense early on.
Betting Trends
• Michigan State (MSU) is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games as a favorite.
• MSU is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• MSU is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games overall, but 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 NCAA Tournament • games as a favorite.
• Oklahoma is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games following a straight up (SU) win.
• Oklahoma is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games vs. a team with a winning SU record.
• Oklahoma is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games overall, and 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 neutral
site games as an underdog.
AccuScore’s 4-star Pick
For this game, AccuScore has a 4-star picks against the spread and a 4-star pick on the Over/Under! Click Here to see AccuScore’s picks
UCLA vs Gonzaga
What You Need to Know
After sneaking out of the first round with a victory over SMU following a questionable goaltending call that went in the Bruins’ favor, UCLA convincingly beat UAB in the second round to set up a Sweet Sixteen matchup with Gonzaga. The Bulldogs enter the matchup as 8.5-point favorites.
Betting Trends
• UCLA is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game.
• UCLA is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games following a straight up (SU) win.
• UCLA is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 NCAA Tournament games.
• UCLA is 4-0 ATS in its last 4 games overall.
• Gonzaga is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games following a SU win.
• Gonzaga is 19-7-2 ATS in its last 28 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Gonzaga is just 3-9 ATS in its last 12 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite.
AccuScore’s 4-star Pick
For this game, AccuScore has a 4-star pick on the Over/Under! Click Here to see AccuScore’s picks
NC State vs Louisville
What You Need to Know
NC State heads into its Sweet Sixteen matchup with Louisville as 3-point underdogs. NC State defeated Louisville on February 14 as 10.5-point road underdogs. Keep in mind, No. 8 seeds are an impressive 4-0 SU and ATS in the four meetings between No. 4 and No. 8 seeds since 2000.
Betting Trends
• NC State is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU win.
• NC State is 5-2-1 ATS in its last 8 NCAA Tournament games.
• NC State is 9-2-1 ATS in its last 12 games following an ATS win.
• NC State is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games vs a team with a winning SU record.
• NC State is 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 neutral site games.
• NC State is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
• Louisville is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games as a favorite.
• Louisville is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 NCAA Tournament games.
• Louisville is 20-9 ATS in its last 29 neutral site games as a favorite.
• Louisville is 25-10 ATS in its last 35 neutral site games.
• Louisville is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games overall.
• Louisville is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games following an ATS win.
AccuScore’s 4-star Pick
For this game, AccuScore has a 4-star pick on the Over/Under! Click Here to see AccuScore’s expert pick
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