After an underwhelming first two days of the NCAA Tournament, there should be more excitement with today’s slate of games in college basketball. I asked the AI Model for its favorite bets for the night slate. Here’s what it suggests for you to profit at the top-rated sportsbooks.
NCAAB Pick
- Tennessee -5 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook (check our Caesars Sportsbook Review)
UCLA Bruins vs. Tennessee Volunteers
Saturday, March 22, 2025 – 09:40 PM EDT at Rupp Arena
The AI Model believes Tennessee will earn a six-point win as a 5-point favorite. This is another game where the AI Model thinks the favorite will cover. Â
Is UCLA Legitmate?
The UCLA Bruins took care of business against the Utah State Aggies in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. However, it might struggle a little more against Tennessee. After all, the Tennessee Volunteers rank third in the nation in defensive efficiency. They’ve also held teams to 28.2% from deep and 46.6% from inside the arc while adding 15.9% of blocks.
UCLA typically doesn’t get blocked very often. But that’s one key for UCLA to stick around in this game. The other is turnovers. UCLA has added 22.7% of turnovers per game defensively, but Tennessee has only allowed 15.8%.
Tennessee Can Dominate Inside
It’s unlikely Tennessee will give up a bunch of turnovers and make a lot of mistakes. Instead, it’s more likely the Vols dominate inside the arc.
UCLA has allowed opponents to hit 51.1% from inside the arc this season. Meanwhile, Tennessee has hit 54.3% from two-point range. They’ll have a field day around the rim and should end up with more rebounds. Beyond that, Tennessee usually gets to the foul line more often and should shoot a better percentage after the game is over.
The Pick
Give me the Vols at -5.
NCAAB Pick: Tennessee -5 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook
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