We’ve told you how good the AMSTS Computer Rankings are, how about we take them out for a spin on the biggest stage of the year?
Below are the predictions and lines for Thursday’s NCAA Tournament games. Of course, gambling might not be legal in your jurisdiction so if you’re from one of those places please be sure to consult your local constable for alternatives.
Underdog | Favorite | Line | O/U | AMSTS Prediction | Difference to line | Diff to O/U |
Minnesota | Louisville | -5 | 135.5 | 74-67 LOU | LOU 2 | 5.5 |
Yale | LSU | -7 | 156.5 | 76-64 LSU | LSU 5 | -16.5 |
New Mexico State | Auburn | -5.5 | 146 | 77-63 AUB | AUB 8.5 | -6 |
Vermont | Florida State | -9 | 133.5 | 76-64 FSU | FSU 3 | 6.5 |
Bradley | Michigan State | -18.5 | 133.5 | 84-56 MSU | MSU 9.5 | 6.5 |
Belmont | Maryland | -3 | 147.5 | 73-67 MD | MD 3 | -7.5 |
Northeastern | Kansas | -6.5 | 143 | 78-62 KU | KU 9.5 | -3 |
Murray State | Marquette | -3.5 | 149.5 | 73-67 MARQ | MARQ 2.5 | -9.5 |
Florida | Nevada | -2.5 | 133.5 | 71-69 NEV | FLA 0.5 | 6.5 |
Abilene Christian | Kentucky | -22 | 132 | 86-54 UK | UK 10 | 8 |
Saint Mary’s | Villanova | -4.5 | 130 | 71-69 VIL | STMY 2.5 | 10 |
Fairleigh-Dickinson | Gonzaga | -27.5 | 152.5 | 88-52 GON | GON 8.5 | -12.5 |
Montana | Michigan | -15 | 130 | 81-59 MICH | MICH 7 | 10 |
Seton Hall | Wofford | -2.5 | 144.5 | 74-66 WOFF | WOFF 5.5 | -4.5 |
Old Dominion | Purdue | -12.5 | 126 | 84-56 PUR | PUR 15.5 | 14 |
Baylor | Syracuse | -1.5 | 130 | 71-69 CUSE | CUSE 0.5 | 10 |