NCAA Tournament: High-Stakes Matchups, Expert Picks

0:00On March 21st, Sunday's second round of the NCAA tournament brings eight crucial games that will decide the sweet 16 teams from all four regions. These matchups at four different sites offer the last shot for teams to advance deep into the bracket, with winners heading to late next week. High profile coaching battles still the spotlight, like Bill's self-facing Rick Patino in the East region, and Dan Hurley taking on Micronin later in the evening. Fewer upsets on Friday mean we're seeing strong programs clash, many expected to reach this stage after top 30 season performances. Experts lean toward Miami covering the spread against Purdue at 12-10pm on CBS, citing the Hurricanes' physical style after a late first round. Win, St. John's hot streak has them favorite over Kansas at 5.15pm, though a slow start could keep early scoring low. Florida looks set for a comfortable win over Iowa at 7.10pm on TBS, backed by their size advantage, while Arizona should handle Utah State Ad.

1:007.50pm, on true TV, and a potentially low scoring grinder. Yukon rounds out prime time against UCLA at 8.45pm on TNT, where they might finally cover as favorites. Expect plenty of drama from these talent-packed games, setting up an even tougher path ahead for the survivors.