Two separate betting trends are live with Sweet 16 picks Thursday. With the help of our proprietary PRO Systems, we bring expert college basketball picks for two vital matchups: Florida vs. Maryland and Texas Tech vs. Arkansas.
Data-driven betting angles in PRO historically reveal which teams are more likely to cover the spread in Thursday’s games.
One of the system picks is 62-26 against the spread (70%). The other betting pattern finds value in teams based on tempo, seeding and more.
Check out a couple spread predictions Thursday in the Sweet 16 for Maryland vs. Florida and Arkansas vs. Texas Tech, leveraging NCAA Tournament angles in Bet Labs.
Sweet 16 Picks Against the Spread: Maryland vs. Florida, Arkansas vs Texas Tech
You can create endless betting systems in Bet Labs. Naturally, our premium database also features key angles that are strictly for the NCAA Tournament.
Let’s start with the 70%-winning trend, currently riding a 7-1 run over the last eight picks against the spread.
Maryland vs. Florida Basketball Prediction Thursday
For Florida vs. Maryland, the spotlight falls on our “Tournament Formula: Seeding, Shooting, Defense” system. This PRO model evaluates teams with near-identical seeding, shooting prowess, and defensive capabilities.
Historically, favorites in such matchups hold a notable advantage. Based on this, Florida emerges as the favored pick against the spread. Backing this selection, our PRO System boasts a remarkable success rate, having achieved a 3-1 record over four selections last week.
While Florida and Maryland may look evenly matched in stats, the calculated advantage favors head coach Todd Golden’s Florida squad covering the spread this Thursday.
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PRO Systems Pick: Florida Against the Spread
Arkansas vs. Texas Tech Basketball Prediction Thursday
Switching gears to the Texas Tech vs. Arkansas showdown, our PRO System titled “NCAA Tournament Slow-Paced Dogs” uncovers intriguing insights.
The system suggests that high-seeded underdogs (7-16) who play at a slower tempo—averaging 72.2 possessions or fewer per game—have a solid track record of covering the spread in the tourney, cashing in 55% of the time.
Coach John Calipari and Arkansas align perfectly with these criteria, making the Razorbacks a viable choice to cover in the Sweet 16 matchup against Texas Tech.
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PRO Systems Pick: Arkansas Against the Spread
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