Illinois (-6.0) vs Loyola Chicago 12:10pm est
With the guard and center duo of Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn, I don’t see the Ramblers continuing on to the Sweet 16 after this. Yes, Loyola plays a tough defense but Dosunmu’s playmaking ability, and ability to light up the scoreboard himself, it should be another easy win for Illinois.
Prediction: Illinois -6.5
Texas Tech (-2.0) vs Arkansas 6:10pm est
Arkansas is averaging 82.5 points per game while giving up 68.0. Texas Tech is scoring 72.8 a night and only giving up 53.0. This should be the best matchup of the day. With Mac McClung and Moses Moody on the court look for some big shots tonight. Arkansas is the money line dog though.
Prediction: Arkansas +110
Florida (-9.0) vs Oral Roberts 7:45pm est
The #15 seed Oral Roberts pulled off the shocking upset in the first round against the Ohio State Buckeyes. The #7 seed Florida Gators barely survived in OT against Virginia Tech. This won’t be the case here. Florida coming out of the SEC is used to playing hard game night in and night out. That one win for Oral Roberts was a championship win for them, they are going to be way too starstruck. Look for Tre Mann and Florida to end this one early and make a statement.
Prediction: Florida -9.0
