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Welcome to the first day of the 2nd round of the 2025 men’s NCAA tournament! Today we are diving into the first 8 games of round 2. The first round of the 2025 Men’s NCAA Tournament delivered thrilling matchups and shocking upsets, and we’re just getting started. Today brings 12 more hours of nonstop college basketball action. Buckle up, place your bets, and let’s cash in!

💎 Today’s Featured Wagers

Quick note: Trends for all lines today should be ignored. The first round of the tournament features matchups between teams with the widest gaps in quality for the entire season. The L10 may show that a team has covered the spread once, but that is simply due to the prior games coming against evenly matched conference tournaments. We are working to improve this feature daily and welcome any feedback.

#10 Arkansas Razorbacks @ #2 St. John's Red Storm

St. John's Red Storm OVER 76.5 Points (-105 on DraftKings/ESPN Bet)

The St. John’s Red Storm are known for their up-tempo style and offensive firepower, making this team total over (76.5 points) an intriguing wager. St. John’s has consistently been a high-scoring team, averaging 78.8 points per game this season. Over their last 10 games, they have surpassed the 76.5-point mark in 8 of those contests, showing strong offensive momentum. The opposing team allows 71.2 points per game and even higher, 74.3 PPG, over their last 3 games.

Risk factors

• Held Kansas to 72 points

• Higher stakes could slow the offense down

#5 Michigan Wolverines @ #4 Texas A&M Aggies

Michigan Wolverines +3.5 (-115 on BetMGM)

Michigan enters today’s game as a 3.5-point underdog, despite boasting a higher PPG average and superior shooting percentages across all categories compared to Texas A&M. The Aggies hold the defensive edge, allowing 3.1 fewer PPG than Michigan. The Wolverines are 17-18 ATS, typically playing as favorites. Notably, 5-seeds have defeated 4-seeds in three straight tournaments, and Michigan aims to extend that trend.

Risk factors

• Michigans higher turnover rate

• Texas A&M strong rebounding team allowing more 2nd chance scoring

#8 Gonzaga Bulldogs @ #1 Houston Cougars

Houston Cougars COVER -5.5 (+100 on ESPN Bet)

Houston is 19-16 ATS this season, winning games by an average margin of 16.4 points, showcasing their ability to dominate opponents. Defensively, the Cougars are elite, allowing just 57.9 PPG, nearly 12 points fewer than Gonzaga (69.6 PPG), giving them a clear edge in defensive efficiency. On the boards, Houston secures 1.5 more offensive rebounds per game, creating valuable second-chance scoring opportunities. Offensively, they are lethal from beyond the arc, shooting 39.4% from three, making them a balanced threat inside and out. With a lockdown defense, rebounding edge, and efficient perimeter shooting, Houston is well-positioned to cover the -5.5 spread if they dictate the pace and capitalize on their defensive stops.

Risk factors

• Gonzaga low opponent 3pt %

• Gonzaga has made nine straight Sweet 16 appearances

🎯 Championship Contenders

We highlighted several teams in the primer who we feel are the best bets to win the championship. While we love a Cinderella, the odds of a seed above a 4 winning the title are exceedingly low. If we’ve made you some money, throw a few bucks on one of these teams!

Futures of title contenders (ESPN Bet odds):

• Duke WAS +290 NOW +270

• Florida WAS +335 NOW +350

• Alabama WAS +2000 NOW +1800

• Texas Tech WAS +3300 NOW +2500

• Maryland WAS +6000 NOW +5000

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