Sometimes you want to make a quick pitstop, empty the bladder, grab a bag of salty snacks and limber up the limbs before hitting the open road again. For the fast-minded who enjoy simple $2 scratchers hoping to uncover the jackpot winning image, here’s a quick thought and lean on a NCAA Tournament second-round game.
Quick Pick — Alabama UNDER 87.5 team total points vs. Grand Canyon (-110, DK)
For many, the Alabama OVER is an automatic bet.
It’s understandable. The Crimson Tide are THE fastest team still kicking in this year’s tourney field. Mark Sears and cohorts cash in often, having recorded 1.177 points per possession over their last five games.
Still, GCU brings a contrast in style. More methodical in their execution, the Antelopes are also polar opposites defensively. Unlike ‘Bama they ACTUALLY GUARD. Bryce Drew’s crew ranks No. 27 in eFG defense this month, allowing a suffocating 41.6% from two and 33.0% from three.
Halt the pace, headlock in the half court and GCU covers if not wins outright. Honestly, Tyon Grant-Foster might be the best player on the floor.
Season record: 24-23, +6.40 units