Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) celebrates with forward Josh Ojianwuna (15) after making a shot at the buzzer ending the first half against Iowa State in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament on March 9 in Kansas City, Mo.
(Charlie Riedel / Associated Press)
No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 16 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Thursday, 11:45 a.m.
TV: CBS
Line: N/A
Pick: Alabama has been blowing out overmatched teams all year. The Crimson Tide will show no mercy.
Alabama 104, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 59
No. 8 Maryland vs. No. 9 West Virginia
Thursday, 9:15 a.m.
TV: CBS
Line: West Virginia by 2.
Pick: The Big 12 got so much respect as a league that seven-win West Virginia got into the tournament. The Mountaineers will prove that the committee’s read was right.
West Virginia 66, Maryland 61
No. 5 San Diego State vs. No. 12 Charleston
Thursday, 12:10 p.m.
TV: TruTV
Line: San Diego State by 5.
Pick: The Aztecs’ reward for having a great year and winning the Mountain West? A trip across the country to Orlando to play a potential Cinderella with a 31-3 record. San Diego State’s defense will help it survive.
San Diego State 62, Charleston 58
No. 4 Virginia vs. No. 13 Furman
Thursday, 9:40 a.m.
TV: TruTV
Line: Virginia by 5.5.
Pick: The Cavaliers, even after winning the 2019 national title, will never escape their distinction as the only No. 1 seed to lose to a 16 seed. They’ll be a popular upset pick this week, but Tony Bennett’s team will find a way.
Virginia 66, Furman 59
No. 6 Creighton vs. No. 11 N.C. State
Friday, 1 p.m.
TV: TNT
Line: Creighton by 5.5.
Pick: The Bluejays have a deep, experienced roster that plays well together. N.C. State is too dependent on one-on-one basketball to prevail.
Creighton 73, N.C. State 60
No. 3 Baylor vs. No. 14 UC Santa Barbara
Friday, 10:30 a.m.
TV: TNT
Line: Baylor by 10.5.
Pick: There’s a window for the Gauchos to pull an upset if Baylor’s guards are cold from the field. But after losing in the second round last year, the Bears will be dialed in.
Baylor 72, UC Santa Barbara 63
No. 7 Missouri vs. No. 10 Utah State
Thursday, 10:40 a.m.
TV: TNT
Line: Utah State by 1.5.
Pick: The Aggies and Tigers rank in KenPom’s top 15 for offensive efficiency, so this should be a fun one to watch. Utah State is less of an eye sore on defense.
Utah State 76, Missouri 75
No. 2 Arizona vs. No. 15 Princeton
Thursday, 1:10 p.m.
TV: TNT
Line: Arizona by 14.5.
Pick: Princeton will try to muddy this one up and may succeed early, but Arizona is too explosive to stay grounded for long.
Arizona 88, Princeton 65
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