The Miami Heat (39-34, 24-13 Home) are having a tumultuous?and disappointing season. Last year, the Heat finished 1st in the Eastern Conference, and lost in the Eastern Conference Finals. They won 6 of their last ten, and beat the Pistons last game, 112-110. The Heat look to get back on track against the Knicks. These two teams will play tonight at 7:30 PM EDT, located at Miami-Dade Arena, in Miami, Florida. The matchup will air on NBA league Pass, fuboTV, and Bally Sports. If you are looking for the best betting odds, here is information to know:

Betting Odds, Money Line, Spread, Under/Over

*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*

Money Line

Knicks: +105
Heat: -125

Over/Under: 224.5

Knicks: -110
Heat: -110

Spread:

Knicks: +2 (-115)
Heat: -2 (-105)

Season Matchup

Knicks are 2-0 vs. Heat this season.

Game 1: 2/2/2023: Knicks win 106-104 (Knicks at Home)

Going into this game, Miami was favored -3, and the Under/Over was 212. Knicks covered the spread, and the game hit the UNDER. These two teams kept the game close, and it ended with a Julius Randle slam to the hoop with seconds to go.

The Knicks and the Heat have squared off two times this season. For the first matchup, both teams were barely above .500.? ?RJ Barrett, a rising star in the NBA, added 30 points in 41 minutes. Barrett added 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and attempted a team high 23 shots. However, he shot 0-5 beyond the arc. Julius Randle, who is having a monstrous season, added 23 points, 10 rebounds, shot 8-18 from the field, and 3-9 from the 3-point. Quentin Grimes had himself a game, with 17 points on 6-9 shooting, along with 3-5 from the 3-point. Forward Cam Reddish and Guard Jalen Brunson were both out for this matchup. Both teams shot pretty even from the field, and the 3-point. The Knicks outrebounded the Heat 44-33, especially on the defensive side. The Knicks led in turnovers, with 18. However, they dominated in the paint 52-36, led by Julius Randle.

On the Heat side, Miami was without Guard Victor Oladipo. Center Bam Adebayo continued his dominance, adding 32 points, 9 rebounds, on 11-16 shooting from the field. Tyler Herro added some serious offense with 25 points on 22 field goal attempts. Kyle Lowry struggled with injuries this year and is getting used to a bench role. However, this game, Lowry struggled big time. He added 3 points on 1-7 shooting. Jimmy Butler had a quiet night, only posting up 10 points, and so did Caleb Martin.? Max Strus provided 17 points and could be an x factor in tonight’s game. Overall, Miami was outrebounded, had a low field goal percentage, and was outscored inside the paint.

Game 1: 3/3/2023: Knicks win 122-120 (Knicks at Home)

Going into this game, the money line was EVEN, and the Over/Under was 217. The New York Knicks covered the money line, and the OVER hit at 242. Once again, this game was decided by two points.

The New York Knicks outscored the Heat 71-56 in the first two quarters. Miami quickly took control over the 3rd and 4th quarters. The?Knicks shot 58 % from the field, and 41 percent from the 3-point. New York was outrebounded 39-34, and struggle from the free-throw line. Julius Randle had a monster game, adding 43 points, 9 rebounds and 8-13 from the 3-point line. Jalen Brunson was back in the lineup, added a nice 25 points, and RJ Barrett added 17. Ultimately Julius Randle’s fadeaway and 1 over Adebayo helped seal this game.

The Heat kept things close the entire game. Jimmy Butler rebounded with 33 points on 7-15 shooting and got to the free-throw line 22 times. Kevin Love recently joined the Heat and added 9 points. Tyler Herro had a huge shooting night, adding 29 points on 11-18, and 5-8 from the 3-point. As a team, the Heat scored 48 % from the 3-point, and 48 % from the field. The difference was the Knicks fast break points and points off turnovers.

Regular Season Recap

New York Knicks

Overall: 42-31 Home: 20-17 Away: 22-14 Last 10: 6-4

Led by head coach Tom Thibodeau, and Forward/Center Julius Randle, The Knicks are a decent team this season. By Christmas time, the Knicks were in the middle of a 5-game win streak and were 18-16. New York has key wins against Denver, Cleveland, Sacramento, Phoenix, Boston, Philadelphia, and Miami.

?Power Forward Julius Randle is in his 4th season with the Knicks. He’s averaging a career-high 25.6 points per?game and elevated his game play this year.? He averages 10.2 rebound per game, which is 8th in the league, and is 46.1 percent from the field. He’s averaging 27.1 points per game in March and exploded for 46 points against the Wizards. In addition, Guard Jalen Brunson was a great signing for the Knicks last offseason. After playing four years for the Mavericks, Brunson is averaging career-highs in points (23.8), steals (0.9), blocks (0.2), assists (6.2), 3-point percentage (41.3), and minutes (34.9). RJ Barrett is having another consistent shooting, although is 3-point shooting is down by nearly 3 percent this season.

This Knicks team is playing with tenacity, and Randle is coming of a 57-point game. Guards Quentin Grimes, Josh Hart, and Evan Fournier(occasionally) are nice bench options for the guard position.?

?Jalen Brunson spent four seasons alongside one of the best players in the league, Luka Doncic. However, he was never the top guy. Although Julius Randle is having an incredible year, Jalen Brunson has been not only a leader for this team. Brunson is a two-time champion with Villanova and knows what it takes to win.? This Knicks team is showing chemistry, and sometimes it takes more than putting up stats. They are top 5th in opponent 3-point percentage, 11th in points allowed, and are 3rd in the league in Rebounds. They rank middle of the pack in points scored, and top 11 in defense overall. New York is .500 in their division, which consists of top teams, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Boston.

Miami Heat

Overall: 39-34 Home: 24-13, Away: 15-21 Last 10: 6-4

Last season, the Miami Heat finished 1st in the Eastern Conference, at 53-29. They lost to the Boston Celtics, 4-3, in the Conference Finals, and had high expectations going into this season. They are currently sitting 7th in the Eastern Conference.

This season has been a different story for the Heat. The Heat lost P.J Tucker, and Markieff Morris in the off season. During the 2022-2023 NBA trade deadline, the heat shipped off Center Dewayne Dedmon to the Spurs for Cash Considerations. They added Forward Kevin Love in March to add more depth.

The Heat certainly have talent on this Roster. Although Star Forward Jimmy “buckets” Butler, leads the way for the heat, they have 7 players that average double-digits in points. That list includes Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry, Max Struss, Caleb Martin, and Victor Oladipo. Jimmy Butler is averaging 22.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and a career-high 53 field goal percentage. He’s been playing very well post all-star break, and always comes up clutch in the post season. With the injuries and declining play of Kyle Lowry, the Heat lack a true point?guard, and playmaker. They are 24th in the League in assists, which proves how desperately they need a playmaker. Although Kyle Lowry's future is unclear, the heat plan to use him on the bench. Lowry has struggled in many statistical categories, and Gabe Vincent has taken his role as starting point guard.

Before Christmas, Miami was a below .500 team at 16-17. Since Christmas, the Heat have gone 23-17. The Heat are 19-18 against above .500 teams, and 14-8 in games decided by 3 points or less. They are 5-5 in the month of March, after a sub .500 record in February. Although the Heat have talent, they rank last in the league in points per game, and 28th in rebounds. On the defensive end, they are top 2 in opponents points per game. Although they hold opponents to free throw attempts, they struggle against perimeter three pointers. This is a must win game for the Heat, who are 2.5 games ahead of the Atlanta Hawks in the 7th seed.

Injury Report

New York Knicks

PG Duane Washington (OUT)
G Trevor Keels(questionable)

Miami Heat

SF Caleb Martin (Questionable) Left Knee
PG Kyle Lowry (Questionable)- Expected to play.
C Cody Zeller (OUT)

Key Players

New York Knicks

Julius Randle

Julius Randle is having a career year. It’s important to note, Randle is coming off a career high 57 points in the Knicks loss against Minnesota. In his last two games against the Knicks, he’s averaging 33 points, 4 assists, and 10.2 rebounds. In the two matchup games, he’s shooting 50 % from the three-point, and 54.4 percent from the field. He’s averaging 28.7 points per game, 8 rebounds, and 45 percent from the field in March. Look for him to keep dominating both inside the paint, and on defense.

Jalen Brunson

Jalen Brunson is also having a career year. In two games against Miami, he’s averaging 25 points, 8 assists, shooting 42.9 percent from 3-point shooting, and 64.3 % from the field.? Although battling a foot injury, He’s been dominating the month of March, averaging 27.3 points per game, shooting 42.6 percent from the three, and 52.9 percent from the field. Look for Brunson to continue the hot streak on both sides of the ball, where he’s had 6 steals in March.

RJ Barrett

RJ Barrett has played exceptionally well in his two games against Miami this season. He’s averaging 23.5 points, 5 rebounds, and shooting 55.3% from the field. However, Barrett is 0% on 3-point shooting against Miami. Randle, Barrett, and Brunson have combined for 81.5 average points in the two-game series. Look for role players Josh Hart, Immanuel Quickley, and Quentin Grimes to step up as well.

Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler

Look for #22 to keep up his hot streak. In March, Butler is averaging 21.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 50 % from the 3-point line. In two games against New York this season, Butler is averaging 21.5 points, 5 assists, 50 percent from the three-point, and 42.9 percent from the field, down his season averaging 53 percent.

Bam Adebayo

Bam Adebayo has played very well against the Knicks this season. He’s averaged 25 points, 1.5 steals, 1.5 blocks, 6.5 rebounds, and 56.3 percent from the field. If he can outrebound Julius Randle, protect the rim, and get to the line, he could be a difference maker. Outrebounding the Knicks will be key here for the heat.

Tyler Herro

No one is playing better than Tyler Herro against the Knicks. He’s averaging 27 points in their matchups, 7 assists, 6.5 rebounds, and 50 % from the 3-point. If Caleb Martin can’t suit up, look for Kevin Love to step up. In addition to Max Struss, Oladipo, and Gabe Vincent are viable scoring options. However, Oladipo is averaging career-lows in points per game (10.1), and his shooting percentages are down this year.

Key Stats

? New York averages 115.4 points per game (14th in the league)

? Miami averages 109 points per game (30th in the League)

? New York ranks 11th in points allowed with 112.6 opponents points per game.

? Miami ranks 2nd in points allowed with 109.5 opponents points per game.

? New York ranks 3rd in rebounds per game with 46.3

? Miami ranks 28th in rebounds per game with 40.9

? New York ranks 22nd in point differential at + 2.7

? Miami ranks 2nd in point differential at -0.4

? New York ranks 24h in blocked shots with 4.0 per game.

? Miami ranks 30th in blocked shots with 3.1 per game.

? New York averages 34.9 percent from the 3-point, while Miami averages 33.8 from the 3-point.

LAST 10 GAMES + GAME PREDICTION

?SPREAD: Miami -2

-New York covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.

-Miami covered the spread in 4 of their last 10 games.

-New York has a 40-30-3 record ATS this season.

-Miami has a 26-44-3 record ATS this season.

-Miami is 11-24-2 in HOME games ATS this season.

-New York is 24-12-0 in AWAY games ATS this season.

In their two matchups this season, the Miami Heat lost against the Knicks by 4 points over two games.? Both teams are 6-4 in their last ten games. I like Miami -2 here.

MONEY LINE: Miami ML

-New York won the Money Line 6 out of their last 10 games

-Miami won the Money Line 6 of their last 10 games.

The Heat have lost the past two games against the Knicks. I think they avoid a sweep and pull off a win at home.

OVER/UNDER- UNDER

-New York Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +3.31

-Miami Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -1.0

-New York Overall O/U Record last 5 games: 5-5

-Miami O/U Record: 34-29-0

-New York hit the OVER 6 times in their last 10 games

-Miami hit the OVER 6 times in their last 10 games

I like the under here.? Although Julius Randle scored 57 points last game, can he do it again?? We will see.

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Betting Odds, Money Line, Spread, Under/Over

*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*

Money Line

Kings: +180
Celtics: -210

Over/Under: 238

Kings: -110
Celtics: -110

Spread:

Kings: +5 (-105)
Celtics: -5 (-115)

Season Matchup

Celtics 1-0 vs. Kings this season.

November 25th, 2022- Celtics Win 122-104 (Celtics home)

?These two teams have matched up only one time this season. In fact, Boston secured a home win against the Kings by 18 points. Before the start of the game, the opening lines were Boston -7, and Over/Under 238. Boston secured the money line, the spread, and this game hit the under at 226 points.? Although Sacramento outrebounded Boston 45-38, they had a game high 18 turnovers and shot only 25 percent from the 3-point. Boston finished the game with a 49.4 field goal percentage, and 43.2 percent from the beyond the arc.? Jayson Tatum had a game high 30 points, on 10-17 field goal shots, and 2-5 from the three. Tatum added 8 rebounds, including 7 defensives, and added 4 assists. Jaylen Brown added 25 points, 5 rebounds, and shot 9-16, and 1-4 from the three. Two-way guard, Derrick White, added 15 points, 3 steals, and 3 rebounds. Sam Hauser provided 9 points off the bench, and Center Al Horford hit 100 % of his three-point shots. Jaylen Brown said it best, “We just needed some energy,” Brown said. “There’s games like that where the officiating kind of slows the game up, a lot of calls. We were looking for something to give us a little bit of a spark. (Source: ESPN).”

?The Kings started as one of the hottest NBA teams, along with the Celtics, and were at one point even favorites to win the Western Conference. The Kings had high turnovers and played sloppy on both sides of the ball. De'Aaron Fox lead the Kings with 20 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. However, he was 3-9 on three-point shooting, and 6-17 overall from the field. Domantas Sabonis, who is in his second season after being traded to the Kings, put up 18 points, on 7-13 from the field. Additionally, he added 10 rebounds. Kevin Huerter, a regular season 40.8 % three- point shooter, went 0-6 from beyond the arc. Rookie Kegan Murray struggled as well, making only one three.

Regular Season Recap

Sacramento Kings

Overall: 43-28 Home: 21-4, Away: 22-14 Last 10: 7-3

?The Kings are the most fun team to watch in the league this year. The Sacramento Kings shocked the NBA when they traded away Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, and Tristan Thompson to the Pacers, for star Power Forward Domantas Sabonis, Jeremy Lamb, and guard Justin Holiday. The Kings made another brilliant move in July, trading away Justin Holiday and Maurice Harkless to the Atlanta Hawks for shooting guard Kevin Huerter.

?This season, Huerter is averaging a career-high 15 points per game, on 40.8 three-point shooting. He is also shooting a career-high 48.7 field goal percentage. Small Forward rookie Keegan Murray was a great draft pick out of Iowa. We saw that during pre-season, he could be an efficient scorer. Much like Huerter, Murray is shooting 40 % from the three-point. De’Aaron Fox is the longest tenured player on the Kings and has expressed his desire to remain with the team, even after losing seasons. The Kings have built around him, and it’s showing. He’s a first-time all-star this year, and has shown he can be an effective playmaker, shooter, and has been challenged with defense. He’s surrounded by players that can keep up with his tempo, and lets other players handle the ball. Fox is averaging a career-high 25.5 points 6.2 assists, 4.3 rebounds, along with a career-high in field goal percentage at 51 percent.

?Let’s talk about Domantas Sabonis. Standing at 7 feet tall, he can do it all. He’s putting up nearly 20 points a game, and 12.5 rebounds, which ranks first in the league. He has taken over some ball handling responsibilities and is dishing out over 7 assists a game. This is not a fluke; the Kings are GOOD. They rank 1st in points per game with 121, and rank 3rd in assists with 27.2. This Kings team hasn’t been this good since the Peja Stojakovic, Chris Webber days, and we are all here for it. In their last ten games, they have had impressive wins over the Suns, Knicks, and the Clippers. The downside to this Kings team is their lack of defensive, where they rank 28th in opponents points per game with?118.3.

Boston Celtics

Overall: 49-23 Home: 26-9, Away: 23-14 Last 10: 5-5

?At one point, the drama involving former coach Ime Udoka was flooding the news. He was suspended from the Boston Celtics for a year, and Boston was left with limited options for the head coach position. Of course, there was Joe Mazzulla, an assistant coach to the Celtics. He was named interim head coach of the Boston Celtics in September and was named Official Head Coach in February. Mazzulla quickly proved himself as a leader and a coach. The Celtics started the season red hot, going 3-0, and only 2 losses in November.

The Celtics made some off-season movies, adding Malcom Brogdon, and Danilo Gallinari, who has been injured all season. Both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are having career?years and?have blossomed into one of the biggest duo-threats in the NBA. Tatum is averaging over 30 points per game, and Brown at 26.7. Tatum has elevated his game so much, it’s hard to see many flaws in his game, besides shooting percentages. Both Derrick White and Marcus Smart are passionate, two-way defensive guards. Every single position on this team can play defense, including Robert Williams and Al Horford. Horford is shooting 45.7 % from the 3-point this season, followed by Brogdon at 45.7%. Although the Celtics have struggled as of late, they have talented players, who have been to the NBA playoffs together. Grant Williams and Sam Hauser are great role players who can defend and shoot the three. If Robert Williams can stay healthy during the playoffs, this team can be very dangerous. The Celtics rank 4th in points per game at 117.6, and rank 7th in rebounds, assists, and opponents points per game.

Injury Report

Sacramento Kings

PG Kevin Huerter (Questionable) Knee

Boston Celtics

PG Payton Prichard (OUT) Heel
PF Danilo Gallinari (OUT) Achilles

Key Players

Sacramento Kings

De’Aaron Fox-?Fox has been lights out in his last 10 games, averaging 25.9 points per game, over 5 assists, and shooting 52 percentage from the field. In the Kings only loss against Boston, Fox added 20 points, and was limited to 35.3 percentage from the field. I expected Fox to bounce back today, although it will be a tough matchup against Boston’s perimeter defense.

Kevin Huerter and Keegan Murray- If Huerter plays, both him and Murray will be nice shooting options for Sacramento. Huerter is a key player here.? If healthy, he's shooting 56.6 % from the three the last 10 games. However, he struggled in his only matchup with Boston, adding only 7 points on 20 % field goal shooting. Murray is another player who struggled against Boston last matchup, adding 3 points on 12.5 shooting percentage.

Domantas Sabonis- Sabonis has arguably been the Kings best player the last 10 games. He’s averaging 20.9 points per game, 13.1 rebounds, and shooting 42.9 percent from the 3-point, and 58.7 percent from the field. In his only matchup against Boston, Sabonis added 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. With Robert Williams and Al Horford being back, Sabonis might have a tougher matchup tonight.

Boston Celtics

?Jayson Tatum- #0 has been ice cold from the 3-point the last 10 days, only shooting 30 percent. However, over the last 10 games, he is averaging 28.9 points per game, over 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. Tatum only attempted 12 shots last game, and I expect him to increase that tonight. He ranks 17th in the league in defensive rating at?111.0 and is, according to NBA Sportsbooks, making an MVP push next to Nikola Jokic and Joel Embid. Tatum added 30 points in his only matchup against Sacramento this year. Expect him to have a productive night.

?Jaylen Brown- #7 has been consistent over the last 10 games. Brown is averaging 27.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 4 assists. In addition, Jaylen Brown is shooting 36.4% from the 3-point and 50 % from the field.? He’s averaging over 1.4 steals a game the last 10 games and had two steals against Sacramento in their only matchup this season. Last matchup against the Kings, he added 25 points.

?Robert Williams and Al Horford- Robert Williams is back in the lineup tonight after missing 8 games. Al Horford will be back after missing last game as well.? Horford provides veteran leadership, a defensive presence, a floor spacer, and he can shoot. He has been sidelined all season; however, he’s averaging over 8 rebounds per game. Both players should give Boston a defense boost down low. In addition, Al Horford shot 100 % in his last matchup against the Kings.

Key Stats

? Sacramento averages 121.1 points per game (1st in the League)

? Boston averages 117.6 points per game (3rd in the League)

? Sacramento ranks 28th in points allowed with 118.3 opponents points per game.

? Boston ranks 7th in points allowed with 112.3 opponents points per game.

? Sacramento ranks 22nd in rebounds per game with 42.3.

? Boston ranks 7th in rebounds per game with 45.1

? Sacramento ranks 7th in point differential at + 2.7.

? Boston ranks 2nd in point differential at +5.3

? Sacramento ranks 29th in blocked shots with 3.3 per game.

? Boston ranks 8th in blocked shots with 5.2 per game.

? Sacramento averages 37.4 percent from the 3-point, while Boston averages 37.6 from the 3-point.

LAST 10 GAMES + GAME PREDICTION

SPREAD: Boston -5

-Sacramento covered the spread in 4 of their last 10 games.

-Boston covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.

-Sacramento has a 40-30-1 record ATS this season.

-Boston has a 38-34-0 record ATS this season.

-Sacramento is 17-17-1 in HOME games ATS this season.

-Boston is 19-18-0 in AWAY games ATS this season.

?The Boston Celtics are 5-5 in their last 10 and have struggled a bit. They are currently at the end of their west coast road trip and are 3-2. The Celtics are healthy and are coming off three games of rest after their loss against Utah. If Kevin Huerter is not available, that might be the Kings downfall. Last matchup, the Kings struggled against the Celtics, specifically shooting percentages. They won by 18 points last matchup. Give me Celtics -5 here.

MONEY LINE: Boston

-Sacramento won the Money Line 7 out of their last 10 games

-Celtics won the Money Line 5 of their last 10 games.

OVER/UNDER- Under

-Sacramento Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +3.15

-Boston Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -2.28

-Sacramento O/U Record: 36-34-1

-Boston O/U Record: 36-34-2

-Sacramento hit the OVER 6 times in their last 10 games

-Boston hit the OVER 6 times in their last 10 games

I like the under here. The last night these two teams matched; their combined score was 226. Boston is an extremely efficient team on both sides of the ball. The Kings are the #1 team in points scored. With Robert Williams back, him and Horford will provide defense and rebounds. Two-way guards Derrick White, and Marcus Smart will take care of the perimeter. Jayson Tatum has been very well defensively. Give me the under.

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Betting Odds, Money Line, Spread, Under/Over

*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*

Money Line:

Houston: -250
Auburn: +210

Over/Under: 132

Over: -110
Under: -110

Spread:

Houston: -5.5(-110)
Auburn: +5.5 (-110)

Top 5 Bookies To Try out For Houston v Auburn

Tournament Recap

Houston

?Houston had an unimpressive win against 16th seed Northern Kentucky, 63-52 Thursday. The Cougars lost Marcus Sasser throughout the game due to injury, who only shot 25 percent from the 3-point line. This team did out-rebound NKU 42-33 and shot 49 percent from the field. Houston committed 17 turnovers and were able to secure the money line.

Auburn

?Auburn had an impressive win over 8th seed Iowa 83-75, hitting the over in round one of the NCAA Tournament. They covered the spread by -1.5. Surprisingly, Auburn shot 36.4 % from the three-point range, and 46 percent from the field. Although they were outrebounded 44-38, they were able to secure that money line.

Regular Season Recap

Houston Cougars

The Houston Cougars are coming off an incredible season, finishing 32-3 overall, and 17-1 in the AAC. Houston now has six straight seasons of 20 plus wins and no more than 8 losses in each of those seasons. Last year, the Cougars lost to Villanova in the Elite Eight. However, they are poised to make a deep run again this year, and have the talent to make it, if healthy. Even though Houston played incredible this season, they are only 1-1 against top 25 teams this year. They won against Virginia, 69-61, and lost to Alabama, 71-65. Houston started their season with 9 straight wins and won 22 of their last 25 games. The Cougars ranked 38th in strength of?schedule and went 9-1 in their last ten games. Houston has an incredible defense that ranks #2 in the nation in points allowed. This teams allows only 56.4 points per game and holds opponents to 27.33% on three-point shooting. This Houston team has a slower tempo and led the nation in opponent field goal percentage of 36.1. They excel defensively both on the perimeter and inside the paint. Led by Senior guard Marcus Sasser, this is a complete team that plays very well on both sides of the ball. They rank within the top 100 in assists, and right outside the top 100 in points per game. Houston has been a consistent program over the years, and have additional stars, Jarace Walker and J’Wan Roberts to carry them through.

Auburn Tigers

The Auburn Tigers had an interesting season to say the least. Head Coach Bruce Pearl’s team struggled at times. Much like Houston, Auburn has experience in the NCAA Tournament. They’ve made 12 tournament appearances, and lost in the second round last year. They finished 21-12 in a competitive SEC, which resulted in a 7th overall conference finish. The Tigers finished 10-8 in the conference, six games behind Alabama. Auburn started off the season on fire, winning their first eight games. In their final 24 games, they finished just 12-12. The program had impressive wins over Arkansas, and Tennessee. However, they are 2-3 against top 25 teams, and took two key losses against Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee. After analyzing all the wins and tough losses, it’s important to note the Tigers ranked 8th in strength in schedule. They rank middle of the pack in points per game, assists per game, and rank 321st in three- pointers made at 31.5 %. This team shows defensive strengths, however not as strong as Houston. They rank top 100 in points allowed, 30th in opponent field goal percentage, and rank top 5 in opponent three-point percentage. Sophomore Johni Broome has provided defense down below, ranking top 65 in blocks. The Auburn Tigers beat Iowa in the first round of the tournament. However, they have not been able to close out close games, specifically against West Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Vanderbilt. They rank 85th, with a point differential of ONLY +5.7 points.

Injury Report

Houston

Marcus Sasser (Guard, Groin) Game Time Decision. Sasser claims he is “100 percent” playing vs. Auburn as of 3/18/2023.
Mylik Wilson (Guard, non-injury related) Out for the Season
Ramon Walker Jr. (Guard, personal) Out for the Season

Auburn

Chance Westry (Guard, Knee) Out for the Season

Key Players

Houston

Senior guard Marcus Sasser has arguably been one of their top players this season. He is the ACC player of the year for a reason. Sasser is averaging 16.7 points per game, which ranks 127th in the nation. He adds over three assists per game, along with a few rebounds. Marcus is shooting a strong 38.2 % from the 3-point this season, and 84 free throw percentage. He adds defense to this team, averaging 1.6 steals per game. He scored more than 20 points six times in a row this season, and had his best performance against ECU in the American Athletic Conference Semifinal. He contributed 30 points on 60 field goal percentage, and shot 100% from the free throw line. He knocked down 4-9 three- point shots. However, Sasser struggled with a recent groin injury, and was held out of Houston’s loss against Memphis. He attempted to make a return in the first round against Northern Kentucky. However, he was still injured, and finished with 5 points on 2-5 shooting. If he is 100%, I trust this Houston team moving forward.

Junior Forward J’Wan Roberts leads Houston in rebounds with 7.9 boards per game. He adds a solid 10.4 points per game, and shoots 64 % from the field. He also averages more than 1 block per game.

Expect Freshman Forward Jarace Walker to make an impact in March Madness. He adds 11.2 points per game, with 6.6 rebounds, and shoots 47.8 percent from the field. He provided three blocks In the American Athletic Conference Championship Final loss against Memphis. Walker also has nine blocks in his last five games.

Auburn

Sophomore Forward Johni Broome leads the tigers in 14.2 points per game, which ranks 150+. In addition, he’s tied 63rd in rebounds with 8.5. Also, Broome shoots well over 50 percent from the field. Broome was extremely impressive in the first-round win against Iowa, adding 19 points and 5 blocks. He shot 100 percent from the three-point line and snagged 12 rebounds. Broome stands at 6 foot 10, and averages 2.4 blocks per game. He is a solid rim protector, that can play excellent interior defense, and can score. He’s not the best three-point shooter, only averaging 30 percent.

Auburn has four players who average double digits in points, including guard Wendell Green Jr, forward Jaylin Williams, and guard Allen Flanigan. They aren’t the highest 3-point shooters. However, they all shoot above 44 percent from the field, and provide defensive stability.

Key Stats

? Houston averaged 75 points per game during the regular season.

? Auburn averaged 75 points per game during the regular season.

? Houston ranks 2nd in points allowed with 56.4 opponents points per game.

? Auburn ranks 98th in points allowed with 67.3 opponents points per game.

? Houston ranks 19th in rebounds per game with 38.9

? Auburn ranks 88th in rebounds per game with 36.3

? Houston ranks 1st in point differential at +18.3

? Auburn ranks 85th in point differential at +5.7

? Houston ranks 25th in blocked shots with 4.7 per game.

? Auburn ranks 13th in blocked shots with 5.1 per game.

? Houston averages 34.5 % from the 3-point, while Auburn averages 31.4 % beyond the arc.

LAST 10 GAMES + GAME PREDICTION

SPREAD: Auburn + 5.5

-Houston covered the spread in just TWO of their last 10 games.

-Auburn covered the spread in just FOUR of their last 10 games.

-Houston has a 18-17-0 record ATS this season.

-Auburn has a 16-17-0 record ATS this season.

- Auburn covered the spread +10 against the #1 program in the nation, Alabama.

Both teams proved why they should be in the tournament. Houston is an elite team, ranking in the top defensive category. Auburn holds their own on the defensive front. If Auburn can keep up on the rebounds, limit turnovers, and make smart shots, they can keep up. Neither of these teams are highly ranked as far as 3-point percentage goes. Give me Auburn +5.5

MONEY LINE: Houston

-Houston won the Money Line 9 out of their last 10 games

-Auburn won the Money Line 4 of their last 10 games.

If Marcus Sasser is fully healthy, as he claims, I fully expect Houston to win this game. They are a well-rounded team, with talent on both sides. They rank top five in points allowed, and the Cougars are dominant on the glass & even favorites to win March Madness according to college basketball sportsbooks. They have an incredible point differential, and role players that come together and let their defense speak for themselves.

OVER/UNDER- Under

-Houston Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -2.33

-Auburn Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -0.21

-Houston Overall O/U Record: 16-19-0

- Auburn O/U Record: 20-13-0

-Houston hit the UNDER in 6 of their last 10 games.

-Auburn hit the OVER in 6 of their last 10 games.

132 is what I expected for the over/ under. Both teams play incredible defense and are not three-point threats. Expect both teams to apply pressure and?play zones to cover the inside paint.

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Betting Odds, Money Line, Spread, Under/Over

*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*

Money Line

VCU: +160
Saint Mary’s: -190

Over/Under: 122

Over: -120
Under: +100

Spread:

VCU: +4 (-105)
Saint Mary’s: -4 (-115)

Regular Season Recap

VCU Rams

The VCU Rams are coming off an excellent season, accomplishing 52 wins in the last two seasons. The Rams come into the NCAA basketball tournament winning 9 straight games. VCU had key wins over Pittsburg, Dayton, George Mason, and Vanderbilt. In fact, they are the ONLY team to represent the Atlantic-10 this year. They averaged a +14-point differential during the A 10 Championship against Davidson, Saint Louis, and Dayton. The Rams endured a key loss to Memphis, currently the 8th seed, 62-47. VCU may have 27 wins this season, however, they have yet to play a top 25 team in the nation. Led by Guard Adrian “Ace” Baldwin Jr., the Rams had the 59th hardest schedule this season. The last time the Rams made the Final Four was the 2011 season as an 11th seed, partially due to their stellar defense. They rank 24th in the nation, allowing just over 62 points-per game, and held opponents to a 32 percentage three-point percentage. They have an incredible defense this year and rank top 20th in forced turnovers. The Rams rank near the bottom in scoring, and often rely on turnovers and defense to win games. VCU may have won the A 10 Championship. However, they have a tough matchup against the Gaels, who are also a defensive minded team.

Saint Mary’s Gaels

Saint Mary’s had an impressive season, finishing 26-7 overall, and 14-2 in the WCC. Saint Mary's had key wins over Oral Roberts, Vermont, SDSU, Vanderbilt, and an OT thriller against Gonzaga. They are 2-3 against top 25 teams this year, and took key loses against Houston, and Gonzaga. They started the season with 6 straight wins and ended the season winning 17 of their last 20. In addition, they had the 12th hardest schedule this year. The Gaels are top 5 in the nation in opponent points per game, partially due to guard Logan Johnson averaging over 1 steal a game. He is a player with grit, has scoring capability, and can often grab boards. On the plus side, the Gaels split the WCC title with Gonzaga, who ranks top 5 in offense. Saint Mary’s has not been hot, dropping two games to Gonzaga. The Gaels will heavily rely on Johnson and the 3-point shot, where they rank 35th. Much like VCU, they are not strong at the free throw line, ranking in the bottom 270th. This game will come down to defense and forced turnovers.

Injury Report

VCU

Jarren McAllister (Guard)

Saint Mary’s

Matt Van Komen (Center)
Mason Forbes (Forward)

Key Players

VCU

Junior guard Adrian Baldwin Jr. is a decent scoring option for the Rams. However, he is inconsistent from the 3-point range. Baldwin Jr. averages over 2 steals a game, provides playmaking ability, and dishes out 5.9 assists a game. In the Conference Championship game against Dayton, he scored 16 points on 33 % 3-point shooting. He showcased his playmaking abilities with 7 assists. His best game of the season came against St. Louis with 37 points, on 80 % from the 3-point, and 12-15 from the field. Look for him to be heavily involved in this game.

VCU does not have an elite star, rather a mix of players who can all score in double-digits. Forward Brandon Johns Jr is another guard who can provide scoring, and often rebounds.

Saint Mary’s

Senior Guard Logan Johnson is a beloved player for Saint Mary's. He started his career with Cincinnati and played for the Gaels the past four seasons. Logan is not a player who knocks down three-point shots consistently. He averaged 30 % beyond the arc this season. However, Logan plays incredible defense, and averages 1.5 steals a game. He is built with tenacity, and the Gaels will heavily rely on him against a top VCU defense. Johnson was red hot at the end of the season, scoring 27, 29, and 27 points. During the last three games of the season, he averaged 58 % from the 3-point, and 61.7 field goal percentage over those games.

Freshman Guard Aidan Mahaney will be a key factor in this game. He averaged a solid 14.5 points per game,and can drive to the basket while on ball. In addition, he averaged 41.2 % from the 3-point line this season.

Junior Center Mitchel Saxen will provide defense in the paint and is an effective scoring option. Saxen averages 7.8 boards a game and 1.1 blocks. The Gaels have a slight advantage in the rebounding department over VCU. Look for Saxen and Forward Kyle Bowen to take care of the boards down below.

Key Stats

? VCU AND Saint Mary’s are averaging 71.4 points per game, tied at 200th and 201st.

? VCU ranks 34th in points allowed with 62.9 opponents points per game.

? VCU ranks 322nd in rebounds per game with 33.3.

? VCU ranks 35th in point differential at +8.5.

? VCU ranks 36th in blocked shots with 4.6 per game.

? Saint Mary’s ranks 5th in points allowed with 60.1 opponents points per game.

? Saint Mary’s ranks 171st in rebounds per game with 35.6

? Saint Mary’s ranks 17th in point differential at +11.2

? VCU Averages 34.7% from the 3-point, while Saint Mary’s averages 37.2 % beyond the arc.

LAST 10 GAMES + GAME PREDICTION

? SPREAD: VCU +4

-VCU covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 games.

-VCU has a 18-15-1 record ATS this season.

-Saint Mary’s covered the spread in JUST FOUR of their last 10.

-Saint Mary’s has a 19-13-0 record ATS this season.

-VCU has won 9 straight. In their last three games, the largest spread covered was -7.5. Neither of these teams are offensive machines. I fully expect a close game with defense on BOTH sides.

? MONEY LINE: Saint Mary’s

-VCU won the Money Line 9 out of their last 10 games

-Saint Mary’s won the Money Line in 7 of their last 10 games.

-Saint Mary’s averages the exact points per game as VCU. They have more experience against top 25 teams this season and slight edge in rebounding and on offense. Give me the Gaels.

? OVER/UNDER- OVER

-VCU Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -0.82

-Saint Mary’s Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -1.06

-VCU Overall O/U Record: 14-20-0

-Saint Mary’s overall O/U Record: 16-16-0

-VCU hit the UNDER in 6 of their last 10 games.

-Saint Mary’s hit the OVER in 6 of their last 10 games.

122 is low for an Over/Under. Although both of these teams play incredible defense, I expect both teams to score at LEAST 60 plus points. I picked the over. However, not by much.

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Betting Odds, Money Line, Spread, Under/Over

*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*

Money Line

Duke: -265
Oral Roberts: +225

Over/Under: 146

Over: -110
Under: -110

Spread:

Duke: -6 (-115)
Oral Roberts: + 6 (-115)

Regular Season Recap

Duke

The Duke Blue Devils are without their head coach of 42 years, Mike Krzyzewski. This season was a big test for the Blue Devils, who played under first year head coach, Jon Scheyer. Scheyer was previously an assistant to Coach K from 2014-2022 and is familiar with the system and school. Duke has FIVE National Championships in school history, and is under pressure to continue the winning tradition with a new head coach. Duke has a similar record last year, and lost to UNC 81-77 in the final four. Before New Years Day, Dukes record was 11-3. Since the start of 2023, the Blue Devils finished with a second half record of 10-2, and won their last 9 games in a row. Duke had loses to high ranked teams, such as Kansas (69-64), Purdue (75-56), Miami (81-59), and Virginia (69-92 in OT). They redeemed themselves in the second half of the season, with wins against Virginia, Miami, and OSU. Lead by Freshman Center Kyle Filipowski, and Junior Guard Jeremy Roach, Duke had the 15th hardest strength in schedule, according to CBS. Duke is 4-4 against Top 25 teams this season. Duke has tournament experience, and this will be their 26th NCAA Tournament appearance in 27th Tournaments. Duke may average only 72 points, however, they are extremely efficient on the defensive end, especially in rebounding. Duke is hot at the right time and could make it far in this year’s tournament.

Oral Roberts

Could Oral Roberts be the Cinderella team we are all waiting for this season? We all remember St. Peters last year, and Oral Roberts could be THAT team. Last season, the Golden Eagles did not make it into the tourney, and this team is proving their NCAA tournament Regional Semifinal loss in 2021 was NOT an upset. According to ESPN, at least one No. 12 seed has won against a No. 5 Seed in 32 of the last 37 tournaments. In this case, it could absolutely be Oral Roberts. This team has far impressed this season, landing in the top 5 in points differential, and Blocks. Although the Golden Eagles were blown out by Houston 83-45 week 3, they did not have a single loss in their conference. To be fair, Oral Roberts had the 179th strength in schedule, and plays in a weak Summit division. Only South Dakota State and North Dakota State were the only other teams in the conference above .500. Oral Roberts doesn’t have as much experience as Duke against top 25 teams, going 0-1 this season. The Golden Eagles are coming off a 17-game win streak, and it is certainly hard to ignore that. This is a team that’s very efficient on both sides of the ball, can shoot well and thanks to their star Max Abmas and Connor Vanover, this team has offensive and defensive talents. Shout out to head coach Paul Mills, who led the Golden Eagles to their FIRST ever 30th win season.

Injury Report

Duke

None
Oral Roberts
None

Key Players

Duke

Freshman Center Kyle Filipowski has been a pleasant surprise this season. Duke has become one of the best rebounding teams, thanks for Kyle. The center is always there for offensive rebounding, especially when Duke misses mid-range and 3-point shots. He provides that interior defense that is often a factor in these tournaments. He’s leading the team in points with 15.4 and rebounds with 9, nearly averaging a double-double. He can occasionally shoot 3’s when necessary. Kyle can also score inside the paint and make quality passes. The 7- footer was elite against Virginia for the ACC Championship. He finished the night with a double-double, which was #15 on the year for the Freshman.

Junior Jeremy Roach has been another staple of this team, averaging 13.3 points per game. He is not the biggest 3-point threat, averaging 34.1 percent from the arc. Roach has a solid free throw percentage, and shot 42 percent from field goal range this year. In the ACC Championship against Duke, Roach contributed 23 points on 7-12, and was 2-2 from the 3-point line.

Oral Roberts

Senior guard Max Abmas has been the star of this team. Not only did he shoot 44 percent from the field goal range this season, he is 7th in the nation in points per game with 22.2. He averages 4-5 rebounds a game, along with 4 assists. His 3-point percentage has been down from previous years, however, he knows how to get to the free throw line, and make quick buckets. In their last game over NDSU, he contributed 26 points on 7-15, and was 9-10 from the line. However, he was cold from beyond the arc, shooting 37.5 %. In their only game against Houston, he did struggle, shooting 1-13, 1-9 from the 3-point, with 3 points.

Senior Center Connor Vanover, has been a solid interior presence for the Golden Eagles. Oral Roberts is top five in blocks overall, and Vanover is the conference defensive player of the year. He has had more than 100 blocked shots at 7 foot 5.

Key Stats

? Duke is averaging 72.5 points per game, while Oral Roberts is averaging 84.2 points per game.

? Duke ranks 33rd in points allowed with 63.9 opponents per game.

? Duke ranks 21st in rebounds per game with 38.7.

? Duke ranks 33rd in point differential at +8.5

? Duke is ranked 39th in blocked shots with 4.5 per game

? Oral Roberts is ranked #5 in Points Differential at +14.1, and Blocks per game at 5.4.

? Oral Roberts ranks third in points per game with 84.2.

? Oral Roberts ranks 24th in field goal % at 47.9 %

? Duke Averages 33.6 % from the 3-point, while Oral Roberts averages 36.9 beyond the arc.

LAST 10 GAMES + GAME PREDICTION

? SPREAD: Oral Roberts +5.5

-Oral Roberts covered the spread in just TWO of their last 10 games.

-Oral Roberts has a 13-16-1 ATS this season

-Oral Roberts covered the spread last against NDSU at -11

-Duke covered the spread in six of their last 10 games. However, the spreads were all close with Virginia at -3.0, and Miami at -2.5

-Duke is a 15-19-0 ATS this season

-Duke is 14-15 as a favorite to cover the spread this season.

? MONEY LINE: Duke

-Duke won the Money Line 9 out of their last 10 games

-Oral Roberts won the Money Line in all 10 of their last games.

-Oral Roberts money line has been over -1000 in 5 out of their last 10 games.

? OVER/UNDER- UNDER

-Duke Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -3.91

-Duke Overall O/U Record: 13-20-1

-Duke 5-5 against O/U last 10 games.

-Oral Roberts hit the UNDER 8 of their last 10 games.

-Oral Roberts O/U Record: 13-17-0

-Oral Roberts Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -1.33

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Betting Odds, Money Line, Spread, Under/Over

*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*
Money Line
Alabama: -12500
Texas A&M Corpus Christi: +2500

Over/Under: 155.5
Over: -110
Under: -110

Spread:
Alabama -24 (-110)
Texas A&M Corpus Christi: +24 (-110)

Regular Season Recap

Alabama
The Crimson Tide made a comeback this season, after making a first-round exit against Notre Dame last season. After finishing 19-14 last season, Alabama established themselves as the #1 team in the Nation and SEC. The Crimson Tide finished 29-5 overall and have a shot at making a deep run according to March Madness betting sites. Led by Freshman Brandon Miller, the Crimson Tide ranked #1 in strength of schedule, according to CBS, and are one of the most efficient offensive teams. Alabama had impressive wins over Houston, a top tier team, and UNC, a former #1 overall team in the nation. Alabama had 16 impressive wins in the SEC, only losing to Tennessee and Texas A&M. They also finished 7-4 against Top 25 teams. Alabama will look to win their first National Championship in the next couple of weeks. Nate Oats is an elite coach, and this team excels on both sides of the ball, including attacking the rim with their height advantage. Defensively, they’ve held opponents to under 70 points per game. They’ve had many issues off the court, and it’s only a matter of time how it will affect them in games.

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Texas A&M Corpus Christi
The Islanders are looking to advance against Alabama after their First Four exist last year. The Islanders found success again this season, finishing 24-10 overall, which is one more win than the previous season. Before January 26th, the Islanders finished just 12-9. Since then, they went on a tear, winning 7 in a row, and winning 11 of their next 12 games. They had 14 wins in the Southland Conference and had key wins against Alcorn State (#1 in SWAC), and twice against Northwestern State. Lead by Trevian Tennyson and Isaac Mushila, the Islanders finished as one of the top teams at the free throw line. Although they were in the bottom 300 in terms of strength of schedule, the Islanders impressed with their 3-point shooting and offense. Jalen Jackson led the Islanders to a gutsy 75-71 First Four win over Southeast Missouri State with 22 points. They struggled against SEMO, shooting less than 30 percent beyond the arc and field goal percentage. However, they went 27-35 from the free throw line, which led them to the First Four win and into the NCAA Tournament. If they are without Senior Guard, Terrion Murdix, it may be very difficult to keep up with Alabama.

Injury Report

Alabama
None
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Terrion Murdix (G)

Key Players

Alabama
Freshman Forward Brandon Miller has been waiting for this moment his entire career. He is arguably Alabama’s top player and one of the best in the country. He averaged 19.6 points per game, and 8.3 rebounds, nearly averaging a double-double this year. Not only is he 6’9”, but Miller has also shot a solid 45 percent from field goal rang, and 40 percent from beyond the arc. Although Alabama lost to Gonzaga 100-90 on 12/17, Miller had an impressive game. He finished with 36 points, on 12-22. Miller shot 54.5 percent from the three on 6-11. In addition, he finished with 6 rebounds. He is an all-around athlete that can finish at the rim, strike from beyond the three, and could lead this team to the Final Four.

Freshman Noah Clowney has been another staple of this team, averaging 10.1 points per game and 8 rebounds, tied for 88th in the nation. He nearly has a 50-field percentage. In addition, Junior guard Mark Sears has stepped up nicely, also averaging double digits in points with 12.5.

Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Senior guard Trevian Tennyson has proven he can do it all for his team. He’s a threat beyond the arc, hitting 40 percent of his 3-point shots this season. He’s a player that’s improved both in minutes played, field goal, and three-point percentage.

The Islanders have been without Senior Guard, Terrion Murdix, who has an injured Knee. If he is out against the Crimson Tide, they will be missing a player who shoots 54 percent from the field, averaging double digits in points, and over 4 assists.

Key Stats

? Alabama is averaging 82.2 points per game, while Texas A&M CC is averaging 80.4 points per game.

? Alabama led the entire nation in Rebounds per game at 44.4, just above UAB.

? Alabama averages 44.4 rebounds per game, while Texas A&M CC is averaging 36.9 rebounds per game.

? Texas A&M CC averaged 36.8 % from 3-point, while Alabama averaged 33.8 % from 3-point.

? Alabama is ranked # 8th in point differential, at +13.6

? Texas A&M Corpus Christi ranks 17th in the Nation with 80.2 PPG

? Texas A&M Corpus Christi ranks 47th in point differential at +7.6

LAST 10 GAMES + GAME PREDICTION

? SPREAD: Alabama -24

-Alabama covered the spread in three of their last five games. This included a -9.5 and -8.0 spread against Missouri and Mississippi State.

-Alabama is 19-14-1 this season to cover the spread.

-Alabama highest spread point will be against Texas A&M CC at -24.0

-Texas A&M CC covered the spread in three of their last 10 games.

-Texas A&M CC is 18-12-0 ATS

-Texas A&M CC is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 games.

? MONEY LINE: Alabama
-Alabama won the Money line 8 out of their last 10 games

-Adding Alabama money line at -12500 would not add a significant value to any parlay. High risk low reward situation.

-In their last 10 games, Alabama has won the money line very high at -1932 against UGA and -1682 vs. South Carolina

-Texas A&M CC won the money line in 9 out of their last 10 games.

? OVER/UNDER- OVER
Alabama has a record of 15-18-1 versus the over/under. They hit the UNDER in 6 of their last 10 games, and last 4 games straight.

Texas A&M CC has a 18-12 record versus over/under. They hit the under 6 out of their last ten games.

Alabama Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +3.23

Texas A&M CC Avg +/- vs O/U Line: + 0.24

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