Sweet 16 betting – Breaking down stats for Friday’s games
If you’re Sweet 16 betting, you’re not doubt looking for all the information you can possible digest; March Madness betting handicappers are always looking for an extra edge. With four games and a second wave of college basketball betting lines upcoming on Friday, we’re breaking down all the important stats and trends to help you make your picks. It should make for an entertaining evening, as there are a bunch of evenly matched games.
Sweet 16 betting – Friday’s key stats
- Arizona vs Louisville
- Syracuse vs Oklahoma
- Kansas vs Michigan State
- Gonzaga vs North Carolina
Trends for Sweet 16 betting: No. 12 Arizona vs No. 1 Louisville
Friday, March 27 – 7:07 PM ET
- Arizona is 11-13 against teams with a winning record
- Arizona is 4-7 in last 11 against Big East opponents
- Arizona is 12-7 against the spread against good defensive teams, allowing less than 64 points per game this season
- Louisville is 9-0 in all tournament games this season
- Louisville is 4-1 against the spread in its last five against a team with a winning percentage above .600
- Louisville is 16-7 against the spread in its last 23 games overall
Trends for Sweet 16 betting: No. 3 Syracuse vs No. 2 Oklahoma
Friday, March 27 – 7:27 PM ET
- Syracuse are 9-1 against the spread in its last 10 games overall
- Syracuse is 7-1 against the spread in last eight games versus a team with a winning record
- Syracuse is 7-6 as an underdog this season
- Oklahoma is 4-1 against the spread in its last five Friday games
- Oklahoma is 22-3 as a favorite this season
- Oklahoma is 19-5 against teams with a winning record this season
Trends for Sweet 16 betting: No. 3 Kansas vs No. 2 Michigan State
Friday, March 27 – 9:37 PM ET
- Kansas is 9-2 after allowing 60 points or less in its previous contest
- Kansas is 19-5 against the spread against teams with a winning record this season
- Kansas is 9-1 straight up and 7-2 against the spread in games where the total is set between 130 to 139.5
- Michigan State is 23-4 as a favorite this season
- Michigan State is 6-0 both straight up and against the spread in last six games against Big 12 opponents
- Michigan State has covered the spread in last four non-conference games
Trends for Sweet 16 betting: No. 4 Gonzaga vs No. 1 North Carolina
Friday, March 27 – 9:57 PM ET
- Gonzaga is 1-4 against the spread in last five games against teams with a winning percentage above .600
- Gonzaga has failed to cover the spread in its last four NCAA Tournament games
- Gonzaga is 8-3 against the spread in last 11 versus ACC teams
- North Carolina is 6-1 against the spread in last seven NCAA Tournament games as a favorite
- North Carolina is 13-19 against the spread as a favorite this season
- North Carolina is 16-0 in non-conference games this season
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