march madness sweet sixteen predictions and best bets

The sweet-16 round of March Madness tips off tonight, and the best programs in the country will fight tooth and nail for a spot in the elite eight. This is the best round of matchups left, teams many of us have been hyping up all season. No reason to make you guys wait any longer - here are the best bets for the Sweet Sixteen.

POWERHOUSE WINNERS - There are still plenty of “AP Top 25” ranked teams left in the bracket, and no doubt any matchup involving one of these is a huge adversity.

1. Duke vs. St. John’s → Duke -6.5 (5/5)

   • Consider Over 141.5 (3/5)

2. Arizona vs. Arkansas → Arizona -8.5 (4/5)

ELITE UNDERDOGS - Sure, a week ago these guys were massive favorites, but thats what’s so great about March Madness - it’s never too late for upsets.

1. Illinois vs. Houston → Illinois ML (5/5)

   • Consider Over 140.5 (3/5)

2. Alabama vs. Michigan → Alabama +8.5 (4/5)

BARN BURNERS - It wouldn’t be the Sweet Sixteen without an offensive clinic being put on by some teams, so expect these games to be points-heavy.

1. Texas vs. Purdue → Over 147.5 (5/5)

   • Consider Purdue -8.5 (3/5)

2. Nebraska vs. Iowa → Over 131.5 (5/5)

   • Consider Nebraska -1.5 (4/5)

3. Tennessee vs. Iowa State → Over 140.5 (4/5)

   • Consider Iowa State -3.5 (3/5)

NAILBITERS - There’s really only one, but I’m confident in the way it will swing.

1. Michigan State vs. UConn → Michigan State ML (4/5)

   • Consider Over 134.5 (3/5)