A couple of PRO Projections’ best picks for Thursday are NCAA Tournament spreads, and the first one tips early. Are you ready?
BYU vs. Duquesne and Gonzaga vs. McNeese State are the top two spread picks to submit Thursday, according to our premium betting models.
PRO Projections stack up our spreads against what’s being offered around general betting markets, then they assign all picks a grade to determine the strength of the selections. One of today’s two picks is an A+ selection and the largest edge of any line Thursday.
Check out both premium edges below, and be sure to check out our expert college basketball projections spreads and predictions throughout the first round of the NCAA Tournament and beyond.
NCAA Tournament Spreads | Pro Projections Best Picks Thursday
Duquesne vs. BYU Spread Pick
Here’s the big one: PRO Projections A+ edge, and the largest difference from our spread to the betting market’s of any pick Thursday.
Consensus NCAA Basketball Odds: BYU -9.5
PRO Projections Spread: BYU -5.5
It’s a chunky edge on underdog Duquesne plus the points.
Projections show value on the A-10 squad to cover against a BYU club which did most of its damage against the spread early in the season.
PRO Prediction: Duquesne Spread
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Gonzaga vs. McNeese State Spread Pick
Consensus NCAA Basketball Odds: Gonzaga -6.5
PRO Projections Spread: Gonzaga -9
McNeese State (30-3) is a trendy ‘dog entering the tourney, but not here. PRO Projections show value on Gonzaga to cover the spread as a first-round favorite.
The edge isn’t as large as the aforementioned A+ pick, but a B edge still green-lights a bet from projections.
The McNeese State vs. Gonzaga line Thursday ranges from Bulldogs -5.5 to -6.5 with juice varying. View the latest NCAA Tournament odds to get the best price of your choice.
PRO Prediction: Gonzaga Spread
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