There have been only a few upsets in the NCAA Tournament thus far, which has not resulted in lucrative payouts for those backing the underdogs. There is a good way to switch gears on Sunday, as gamblers may want to take a look at some of the scoring totals in order to pad the bankroll.
Every team has played at least one game, and that data should help bettors who are keeping a close eye on all the Madness. There are some games that are expected to be freewheeling and high-scoring, as well as some others which could be grind-it-out affairs. Check below for some of the best choices on the Sunday scoring totals in NCAA men’s basketball odds.
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The Virginia Cavaliers put a scare into their fans early in their opening round game, as they started slowly as watchers wondered if the unthinkable would happen with the No. 1 seed falling again. However, Virginia kicked it into high gear and will now aim for a Sweet Sixteen berth with a victory over the Oklahoma Sooners next time out. Virginia is a heavy favorite and the scoring total is listed at only 127 points because of the Cavaliers’ great defense. This game will be a blowout, and there won’t be enough fouls late for this one to surpass the total. Take the “under” with confidence.
The Tennessee Volunteers had some issues in their first round game but eventually pulled away against Colgate. They will face off against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Round of 32 and the oddsmakers expect this to be a shootout as the scoring total is set at 155.5 points. The Vols are one of the most efficient offensive teams in the country and the Hawkeyes aren’t far behind. The “over” is the easy pick in this one as both sides should find buckets by the bushel.
The Duke Blue Devils are the title favorites and aren’t expected to have much trouble in the second round against the Central Florida Knights. Duke is a great offensive team but UCF is going to do everything it can to slow down this pace. The scoring total is 143 points and the Knights will limit possessions enough to keep this game “under” the total.
Buffalo looked really good in its opening-round victory over Arizona State but will be the underdog in a second-round matchup against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Buffalo will aim to push the pace, but Texas Tech has an elite defense. The Bulls’ defense looked good last time out, as well, and so this game’s total of 146.5 points is too high. Take the “under.”
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One of the most intriguing scoring totals on Sunday comes from the game where the Washington Huskies face off against the North Carolina Tar Heels. UNC has a ton of talent and likes to run, while the Huskies would be happy to slow down the pace.
Washington’s zone gave Utah State a lot of issues in the first round and it should slow the game down in this one. North Carolina is not going to score as much as expected and the 148 point scoring total is too high.
The best choice among Sunday’s games is the “under” in the contest between the Tar Heels and Washington in NCAA men’s basketball betting lines.
NCAA Basketball Predictions: North Carolina-Washington to go “under” 148 points
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