Batters up . . . Bettors down (on points)
MLB Opening Day is here, but let’s start with the Sweet 16.
The Circa College Hoops Challenge selections are posted on VSiN.com for VSiN Pro subscribers.
What stood out in the consensus picks, ranked by unanimity: The 15 contestants are expecting underwhelming scoring.
- 8 (100%) — Purdue vs Houston – UNDER (132.5)
- 5 (100%) — Kentucky vs Tennessee – UNDER (144.5)
- 3 (100%) — Maryland vs Florida – UNDER (158)
- 3 (100%) — Michigan vs Auburn – UNDER (154)
- 6 (86%) — Tennessee (-4) vs Kentucky
- 4 (80%) — Auburn (-8.5) vs Michigan
- 6 (75%) — Brigham Young (+5) vs Alabama
- 3 (75%) — Arizona (+9.5) vs Duke
Contest leader Paul Stone (25-13, 6-0 on Best Bets) made these picks:
- Michigan ST (-3) vs Mississippi * BEST BET
- Arkansas (+5.5) vs Texas Tech
- Brigham Young vs Alabama – OVER (176)
- Kentucky vs Tennessee – UNDER (144.5)
- Brigham Young (+5) vs Alabama
- Michigan (+8.5) vs Auburn
On the subject of contests, if you are registered for the VSiN March Bracket Challenge, the deadline for the Sweet 16 games is 6:30 p.m. ET today. >>Standings.
Tonight’s previews
Adam Burke and Zach Cohen preview today’s games:
>No. 6 BYU vs. No. 2 Alabama (7:09 p.m. ET).
>No. 4 Maryland vs. No. 1 Florida (7:39 p.m. ET).
>No. 1 Duke vs. No. 4 Arizona (9:39 p.m. ET).
>No. 3 Texas Tech vs. No. 10 Arkansas (10:09 p.m. ET).
>>Everything we’ve posted on the tournament is here.
Best Bets & Picks
Greg Peterson is in with his Sweet 16 picks.
>Tyler Shoemaker‘s predictions
>Josh Appelbaum will have his Sharp Report later this morning.
>Circa/DraftKings Betting Splits.
And if you want to see how VSiN staffers played the Sweet 16 — including me — go here.
MLB Opening Day
Adam Burke, VSiN.com’s managing editor and our MLB bigfoot, updates the futures odds and roster moves for every team.
Adam will offer his Best Bets for the day’s menu every Monday-Saturday. Look for them on our MLB page.
Steve Makinen updates his bullpen betting system heading into the new season.
Steve will file his MLB Analytics report by mid-morning and you can find it on the MLB page.
Greg Peterson will have his top plays every day based on his handicapped lines. >>Here are his plays for today.
Other MLB resources
>Our daily matchup page with more detail by clicking on “Matchup Analysis.”
>Makinen’s daily power ratings
If you are in town, stop by Circa for Opening Day festivities. At around 11:45, Greg Maddux — one of my favorite Cubs after Joe Pepitone — will throw out the first pitch in the middle of the sportsbook to his infamous Cubs batterymate, Michael Barrett.
Quick Hits
Golf: Wes Reynolds has his Best Bets for the Houston Open and joins Matt Brown and Kelley Bydlon on the Long Shots podcast. >>Watch / >>Listen.
NBA: Zach Cohen will have his plays later this morning.
NHL: Jonathan Davis will have his Best Bets later, too.
Tennis: Zach has posted his plays for today’s action at the Miami Open.
Horse Racing: 1/ST BET handicapper Jeremy Plonk offers his picks for today’s Gulfstream card. 1/ST Bet offers wagering on hundreds of races every day from across the country and around the world. Sign up at 1STBET.COM with promo code VSIN200 to claim a 20% rebate for your first 60 days, up to $200.
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