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There will probably be a number of NBA video games happening tonight, however none as compelling as the 2 High 10 SEC groups going through off.

Be our visitor in case you discover higher worth or leisure—no method—in Jazz vs. Wizards. Nothing in opposition to Washington and Utah, however video games like Florida vs. Alabama are the place it’s at in March. Did you see Tennessee-Alabama on Saturday?

That’s not the one noteworthy faculty recreation, and among the finest matchups made our faculty hoops “Finest Bets” listing for Wednesday.

No. 13 Maryland vs. No. 17 Michigan

Poor capturing and dreadful rebounding led to Michigan’s loss to Illinois over the weekend. The Wolverines normally play respectable perimeter protection however allowed the Illini to sink 14 3-pointers. Once you enable that many and solely hit 5 of your personal, you’re going to get crushed—like they did.

They should get proper on this recreation earlier than going through Michigan State with a share of the Massive Ten title on the road.

Maryland escaped Joyful Valley with a win, rebounding from a three-point loss to Michigan State final week. It wasn’t the cleanest win for the Terrapins, however it was their eighth victory in 10 video games.

As for who wins, it’s a toss-up. Neither staff has been taking part in lights out, which makes me suppose whoever makes the fewest errors will win. That being mentioned, since neither has been taking part in nice basketball these days, I don’t see both staff lighting up the scoreboard.

Our decide: Beneath 154.5 (-115 at DraftKings)

No. 5 Florida vs. No. 7 Alabama

The Gators are heading to Tuscaloosa feeling fairly good, winners of eight of their final 10. Sure, the loss to Georgia was stunning and disappointing, however they rebounded nicely with an 89-70 win over Texas A&M. Their protection will probably be put to the check in opposition to Alabama’s No. 1-ranked offense.

Alabama has been struggling, profitable two of its final 5. The losses have been to the No. 1, No. 5, and No. 15 groups within the nation, however this was imagined to be a championship-caliber staff. Whereas their top-ranked offense can win video games, their No. 338-ranked protection will make it so much more durable to take action.

The Tide dwell and die by the three, however Florida has among the finest perimeter defenses within the nation. So, I doubt Alabama will make it rain on this recreation. Between that and the Gators getting extra second-chance factors due to their offensive rebounding, Florida will win outright.

Our decide: Florida ML at +130 (DraftKings)

No. 4 Tennessee vs. Ole Miss

Tennessee’s protection got here up large in opposition to Alabama’s offense final day out. It would get put to the check once more—considerably—in opposition to however not nice Ole Miss offense. Nevertheless, 79 factors might not do the trick in opposition to the Rebels because it did within the win over Alabama.

The Volunteers catch an Ole Miss staff that’s hitting a low on the worst time of yr. Sure, the Rebels acquired a much-needed win over Oklahoma to cease the bleeding from a three-game shedding streak. However the Sooners are a mediocre staff on their finest day, and Ole Miss solely gained by three, 87-84.

The Vols have been taking part in good basketball these days, whereas Ole Miss has not. I do know it’s a house recreation for the Rebels, however I’m shocked the unfold is simply 2.5 factors.

Our decide: Tennessee -2.5 at -102 (DraftKings)