Three years ago, the masses ignored the Texas Tech Red Raiders with the College Basketball lines. Most casual gamblers didn’t even know that Texas Tech played serious basketball. But the Red Raiders made 2019 Final Four and history in the process. Now circumstances have changed dramatically. Head coach Chris Beard defected to Texas in the offseason. Thus, Beard’s assistant Mark Adams is in charge of maintaining that newfound level of success. On the whole, the San Diego regional is loaded with strong teams. In particular, Arizona is looking like Final Four material.
2022 NCAA Basketball Tournament San Diego Regional
| Date and Time: | Friday, March 18, 2022 |
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| Location: | Viejas Arena, San Diego, California |
| TV Coverage: | TNT/truTV |
Montana State vs. Texas Tech
| Date and Time: | Friday, March 18, 2022, 2:45 PM |
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| Location: | Viejas Arena, San Diego, California |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Montana State | +15 (-110) | 132½ (-110) | +1050 |  |
| Texas Tech | -15 (-110) | 132½ (-110) | -1600 | |
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Montana State has covered three in a row and won the Big Sky tournament title. Now Montana State is 27-7 straight up, 17-14-1 against the spread, and 17-14-1 over the total. The Bobcats rank 49th for scoring offense and 174th for points allowed.
Late on, Texas Tech has failed to cover five of its last six games. The Red Raiders have a sports betting record of 25-9 straight up, 21-13 against the spread, and 16-18 under the total. Texas Tech ranks 144th for scoring offense and 14th for points allowed.
SBG Best Bet: Texas Tech Red Raiders.
First Four Winner vs. Alabama
| Date and Time: | Friday, March 18, 2022, 4:15 PM |
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| Location: | Viejas Arena, San Diego, California |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Of major concern is the regression of Alabama. In comparison to last year, the Crimson Tide is lacking. Especially on the defensive end of the court. Alabama is 19-12 straight up, 11-19-1 against the spread, and 21-10 over the total. Roll Tide ranks 12th for scoring offense but 327th for points allowed.
SBG Best Bet: TBD.
First Four Winner vs. Arizona
| Date and Time: | Friday, March 18, 2022, 7:27 PM |
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| Location: | Viejas Arena, San Diego, California |
| TV Coverage: | truTV |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Late on, Arizona has gotten the cash in five of its most recent eight games. Most important of all, the Wildcats were Pac-12 regular season and tournament champions. In sum, Arizona is 28-3 straight up, 18-12-1 against the spread, and 17-14 over the College basketball lines total. The Wildcats rank 3rd for scoring offense and 108th for points allowed.
First-year head coach Tommy Lloyd arrived at a toxic dumpster fire in Arizona. Due to NCAA issues, Arizona was facing severe rules violation allegations. Previously, Lloyd was the top assistant to Mark Few at Gonzaga. At the onset of his arrival, Lloyd has changed the Arizona narrative.
SBG Best Bet: TBD
TCU vs. Seton Hall
| Date and Time: | Friday, March 18, 2022, 9:57 PM |
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| Location: | Viejas Arena, San Diego, California |
| TV Coverage: | truTV |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| TCU | PK (-110) | 130 (-110) | -110 | |
| Seton Hall | PK (-110) | 130 (-110) | -110 | |
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TCU has visited the cashier’s cage in six of its previous eight games. Overall, the Horned Frogs are 20-12 straight up, 18-11-3 against the spread, and 14-16-2 under the total. TCU ranks 249th for scoring offense and 50th for points allowed. Cause of their membership in the Big 12, TCU has a stronger tournament resume. To illuminate the Big 12 prepares a team for March Madness, with such opponents as Kansas and Baylor taking on TCU.
Late on, Seton Hall has failed to get the money in five of its most recent seven games. As a result, the Pirates are 20-9 straight up, 14-14 against the spread, and 10-18 under the total. Seton Hall ranks 102nd for scoring offense and 113th for points allowed
SBG Best Bet: TCU Horned Frogs.