As the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament continues, with 16 games scheduled for today, upsets are likely to follow. Arizona’s early elimination from the tournament is evidence of this unpredictability. Among the numerous competitive and exciting matchups, there are some games that stand out from a value standpoint. For the last slate of the NCAA tournament first round, Florida Atlantic-Memphis promises to be a must-watch.
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College Basketball Best Bets: Florida Atlantic-Memphis
The Nos. 8 and 9 seeds will clash as Memphis enters the game as a 1.5-point favorite. Memphis has momentum on their side, having earned the automatic bid and knocking off Houston in their previous game. The team’s leading scorer is superstar guard Kendric Davis, averaging 22 points per game, and he is expected to play every minute of the game. Memphis is projected to ride on his back and secure the win.
Florida Atlantic is 31-3 and a team that should not be taken lightly. The Owls dominated their conference thanks to their sharpshooting ability from beyond the arc (37% from 3). Their team is much more balanced, with no player averaging more than 25 minutes per game, and they have the physicality to compete with Memphis’ chaotic style.
However, the question remains whether they have the ability to contain Davis, who has been the catalyst for Memphis’ recent success. In a tournament setting, the team with the clear best player on the floor is often the one that emerges victorious. In this game, that player is Davis. Thus, Memphis is a dangerous team in this bracket and will emerge victorious.
Ben’s College Basketball Best Bet: Memphis -1.5 (-110, DraftKings)
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