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Nick Kostos & Brad Evans break down their best bets for today's College Basketball Round of 32 matchups.

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3:02Thanks to Mike DeCorsi and thanks to Rob Doster, our two tremendous guests here on Countdown to tip off. All right, Brad, let's finish strong, previewing the rest of the games tomorrow and then our best bets for the weekend. Michigan, by the way, has opened up a nine-point lead here in the first half on St. Louis 40 to 31. Still five and a half minutes to play in the first half. And when I said, yes, big time high scoring game in the Midwest region kicking off on this Saturday. All right, 515 PM Eastern tomorrow in the East region. I can't wait for it. We will have St. John's, the five seed, a three and a half point favorite against Darren Peterson, Bill Self and the four seed Kansas J-Hawks, 144 and a half the total, Kevin Kugler, PJ Carlisima with the call for Westwood One. Yeah, I think St. John's really gonna own the interior in this game. Benoonga is gonna have to have an out of this world contest to really see a competitive unless the threes are falling from outside. We don't know what version of Dixon, we're gonna get just wildly unpredictable. You know what St. John's gonna do?

4:03They're gonna own the glass. Not only that, they're gonna beach inside. They're gonna pressure you highly in the entire game. I think they're just a better all around team. And Kansas right now can't hit the brats out of the barn. So give me the Johnny's. Hi, I'm gonna like St. John's in this game as well. Did I grow up in Queens, New York? Yes, is that influencing my decision? Probably six 10 PM Eastern tomorrow in the Midwest region, Brad. I think this betting line's a little interesting. The six seed Tennessee, about a one point favorite against the three seed Virginia, 137 and a half the total. Friend of the show, Scott Graham and John Crispin with the call on Westwood One. What about Tennessee and UVA tomorrow? Yeah, what version of the Tennessee offense you gotta get? If they can shoot anywhere around, let's say 42, 43% as a collective, they may win in racing fashion because they're got absolutely a command the glass. They're generating a second chance opportunity over last month on 45% of their possessions. That's absurd.

5:03I think the volunteers have a distinct advantage in the interior. Virginia just has an elicit a lot of excitement in my mind. So the OLS, give me Tennessee to win by five to 10 points. I love Virginia in this game tomorrow. Opportunity to go against Rick Barnes, off an electric first round game in the tournament. Sign me up. Give me the hooves, give me Virginia to win tomorrow against Tennessee. All right, evening slate on Sunday, 710 PM Eastern, the one seed in the South region, the Florida Gators, a 10 and a half point favorite against Bennett Sturts and the nine seed Iowa Hawkeyes, 145 and a half the total. John Sadak, who I think might be the most underrated play by play guy on the planet. John Sadak on the call of this game, along with the coach, Tom Creen. Yeah, I'm going to surprisingly roll the Iowa plus a 10 and a half in this one. Look, they have played mammoth teams. See Michigan, they fought them very hard and were ultra competitive in that game. So this ain't their first rodeo against out of my front courts. And Florida has barred on the greatest front court

6:04in college basketball. Gar plays have been a little bit more consistent for Florida. That's a positive sign. They're shooting over 37% from downtown over last month. But a low possession game, Iowa's going to drain every second of the shot clock. I like the Hawkeyes keep this floor closed, but of course, Florida will survive in advance. I'll tell you, if Iowa does keep this game very close and I don't have a strong opinion on who's going to cover the spread, I think it spells a doom for Florida coming up next weekend against either Vandy, Nebraska, Illinois, or Houston as Florida tries to get back to the final four. You better, you bets countdown to tip off a couple more minutes with Nick Costos, Brad Evans and you. We will get to our bets in a few 750 PM Eastern tomorrow, Brad, the one seat in the West Arizona, a 12 and a half point favored over the nine seat Utah State, who beat Dylan Oven, Kevin Willard to the point that Kevin Willard wants to fire his whole staff. 156 and a half the total Kugler Carlisomo on the call. Arizona and convincing fashion folks. I will lay the chalk in this one. They're playing to win this by 20 plus Utah State.

7:08Terrible on the glass. That is the strength of a walk out Mount Crevus there for AZ. Not only that, but Utah State number 327 and 3. Point percentage defense costos in their last eight games. Arizona lays the smack down. I like Arizona as well tomorrow against Utah State. Two more games for us to hit 845 PM Eastern tomorrow night. The two seat in the East Yukon. We'll see if Demory or stewards able to go for the Huskies. Four and a half point favorites against Donovan Denton, UCLA. 136 and a half the total Scott Graham John Crispin with the call for Westwood one. Spring is here and the shopping list is long time to make a lows run by three bags. Get three free of stay green one cubic foot garden soil. Plus right now, members can earn four times the points on an eligible purchase. Start spring off strong with these deals and more. Our best lineup is here at Loves. Balance the 325, while supplies last. Soil offer excludes a last gun. This is attorney Amida Zari from Zari Law.

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9:19So yeah, I traded them both in for fruity rainbow five-hour energy shots. These little guys are as pocket-sized as any candy. But instead of a sugar crash, you get a zero sugar caffeine boost. Candy can't even compare at this point. Fruity rainbow five-hour energy shots treat your taste buds to an explosion of fruity flavor with a tasty caffeine kick. That's right, caffeine just got a flavor upgrade. And it's not just one flavor. Five-hour energy shots bring you tasty caffeine and 17 flavors. 17. So if you're craving that candy flavored chaos, but actually want energy that works, grab fruity rainbow five-hour energy shots, pocket-sized zero sugar, big flavor. Available now at fivehourenergy.com or on Amazon. Yeah, we'll title our bill of those suit up and be highly effective. That's the other big question mark in this game. The inside outside force there for UCLA. It's anybody's best guess.

10:19Hopefully he's going to be able to go have some slight discomfort in that knee. I got a good feeling UCLA is going to win this thing. I think bill of those going to play. I think to play effectively or like 20, 25 minutes, not of a dent is outstanding. And you conscious a team that consistently placed with their food as a phenomenal as Tara's read was the last game. They're just wildly erratic and unreliable. You see L.A. Channel, the ghost of Bill Walden. They march on to the sweet 16. Yeah, I could see it. I don't know if I'll have a bet on the game. I can't wait to watch it tomorrow night and the final game. The night cap on Sunday night in the Midwest region. The five seed Texas tech, a one one and a half point favorite against the four seed Alabama. Aiden Holloway extremely unlikely to play. We don't have to get into why 164 and to have the total say back and crane 30 seconds on this one bread. Guns up, baby. I love Texas tech. They shot the leather off the ball in the last game 75% plus in the second half. Christian Anderson's a baller shock holler. So is that well petty really rosy occasion?

11:21Alabama. If they're not drilling 37 38% from three, they're going to get bounced. E T U, baby, I'll lay the one and a half. I tend to agree with you, having placed a bet yet on that game. But if I had to bet the game, I would roll with bread and the Texas tech red raiders. And with that, let's drop the dope as beat and give you our favorite bets for today and tomorrow in the NCAA tournament. All right, Mr. Evans. What do you got? You give us as many as you want here for today and tomorrow. Oh, I got to play in every single game, but for the sake of time, I'm going to give you my top three. Let's double down on Texas tech. I'll lay the point a half again. The three point marksmanship, the Texas tech, where over 50% of their shots are hoisted, gives the advantage along with the advantage on the glass. I like the over an Arkansas and high point. That number sent in 168 and a half similar to Michigan. It's St. Louis. This game's going to be in the 90s, folks. If you like scoring, that is certainly game perfectly crafted for your taste. And the last one, you're going to love this reverse psychology.

12:23I'm going to fade my I.L.L. Believe it or not, give me these to you. Plus the 11 and a half Illinois wins this. But again, they've started against quick guards and back courts. This is what BCU has. Illinois by eight, which means ram it. BCU covers the 11 and a half sides. Let's avoid with very much like for Illinois to win the game. All right, best bets from yours truly. I love Sparty. I love Michigan State. That's the next game coming up here on the Saturday, Michigan State lane four and a half against Louisville. Against my better judgment. It feels like everyone thinks TCU is going to keep it close. Maybe even beat Duke. I don't see it that way where their Gangba plays or not. I think Duke got it scare out of the way against Sienna. I think Duke rolls today against the Hornfrogs Duke laying it against TCU. I think Texas A&M is going to keep this game close coming up today against Houston. Give me A&M Bucky ball plus the 10 and a half. I will lay six and a half with Gonzaga. We will go mono. We mono on that game, Brad. You like Texas. I'll lay it with the Zags. And give me Kentucky, not just to cover, but to win tomorrow against Iowa State, whether

13:27Joshua Jefferson plays or not. My friend, as always, a true pleasure to work with you on these weekend shows during the NCAA tournament. You will be back, Bed MGM tonight coming up on Monday night on Westwood One Sports with our friend Pat Boyle. Enjoy the games this weekend, my friends. Mochis, gracias. And me, me go. Good luck. Good luck to everybody. Michigan 42-34 right now on St. Louis, still two and a half to play in the first half. All right. I will talk to everybody Monday morning 9 a.m. Eastern. You better you bet on Westwood One Sports. Until then, I am Nick Costos on behalf of Brad Evans, wishing you minimal sweats, winning bets. The absolute very best of luck. Let's get it today and tomorrow around numero dos of the NCAA tournament. Bring us here and the shopping list is long. Time to make a lows run. Buy three bags, get three free, stay green, one cubic foot garden soil. Plus, right now, members can earn four times the points on an eligible purchase.

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