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Wisconsin vs. Purdue predictions
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The Boilermakers, who under averaged points in both regular-season contests, can comfortably move at the glacial pace of the Badgers, whose defense was perfect in the Big Ten Tournament.
Greg Gard performed well against Purdue, losing by eight points or more in two of the last five games against the Big Ten’s best teams, thanks to his ability to hold Zach Eady to an average of less than 20 points in the past four games. Winning without. encounter.
choose: Wisconsin +7
Auburn vs. Mississippi State predictions
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The top-10 offense and defense peaked at the same time, sparking the Tigers’ four-game winning streak by an average margin of 21.8 points.
Two weeks ago, the Bulldogs were held to just 63 points against Auburn. They are not made to keep up the pace.
choose: Auburn -8
Brown vs. Princeton predictions
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If the Tigers advance to the Big Dance, he will be a popular upset pick. Mitch Henderson is aiming for a Sweet 16 appearance for his alma mater’s best record (25-3) in 11 regular season seasons.
The Bears (12-17) don’t deserve the same opportunity to dance, but they’ve won six in a row, so they enter Ivy Madness without any pressure and with almost as much confidence.
Brown is at his best at the position (12-6 against the spread as an underdog) and could close the talent gap with the conference’s best rebounder.
Princeton attempted an additional 36 total free throws in the first two meetings, but Brown has averaged more free throws per game this season.
choose: brown+10
Cornell University vs Yale University Prediction
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The Big Red will be looking for its first Ivy League tournament win in its fourth appearance under coach Brian Earle.
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In addition to having the third-most away wins in the nation this season, Cornell’s high-scoring offense can survive even the most important games on days off, scoring more than 13 points per game. There are no players who record this.
choose: Cornell +2
Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Vermont Prediction
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The River Hawks have been waiting a year for this moment, having lost last season’s America East title game at Vermont after failing to take a halftime lead.
They suffered a 12-point loss to Burlington two weeks ago, but they took the Catamounts to overtime early in the season.
Motivation and experience will help Massachusetts State Lowell’s aggressiveness, which ranks among the top 25 rebounding teams in the nation and top 20 in free throw attempts.
choose: Massachusetts Lowell +6.5
This season: 2-12
Records from 2011-23: 349-308-12
