Thursday, March 27, 2014

Dayton vs. Stanford (-2.5, 132.5), South Region, Memphis, 7:15 p.m. ET, CBS

The Linemakers’ Kenny White made this line Stanford -2 immediately after the Cardinal’s win over Kansas on Sunday. Most shops opened Stanford -2.5 and remained there Monday morning, while the South Point opened Stanford -3. Totals opened as low as 129.5, at the LVH and South Point, and were bet up to the 132-133 range.

UCLA vs. Florida (-4.5 137), South Region, Memphis, 9:45 p.m. ET, CBS

Some shops have flashed Florida -5, and the South Point bounced between 4.5 and 5 in early wagering. Treasure Island opened Florida -4 Sunday night.

Baylor vs. Wisconsin (-3,136.5), West Region, Anaheim, 7:47 p.m. ET, TBS

The Badgers opened -3.5 at the South Point, but immediate action on Oregon pushed the number down to 3.

San Diego State vs. Arizona (-6, 122.5), West Region, Anaheim, 10:17 p.m., TBS

This is the largest spread of the Sweet 16 round. The South Point opened Arizona -6.5 and was pushed down to -6.

Friday, March 28, 2014

Tennessee at Michigan (-1.5, 131), Midwest Region, 7:15 p.m. ET, CBS

Underdog bettors can find Tennessee +2 around town. The South Point opened at that price on Sunday but adjusted to 1.5 Monday morning.

Kentucky vs. Louisville (-5, 138.5), Midwest Region, 9:45 p.m. ET, CBS

Some 4.5s have appeared around town, but as of this posting, Louisville -5 is the clear consensus.

UConn vs. Iowa State (-1, 146.5), East Region, 7:27 p.m. ET, TBS

While most shops opened Iowa State -1 and stuck there as of Monday morning, the South Point opened the game a pick 'em and was pushed to Cyclones -1.5. The total here is the highest of these eight games, which pits one the nation’s best OVER bets (Iowa is 20-13 O/U this season) against one the best UNDER teams (UConn is 12-22 O/U).

Michigan State (-1, 126) vs. Virginia, East Region, 9:57 p.m. ET, TBS

The Spartans are the only team in this round to open as a favorite against a higher-seeded opponent. Michigan State actually opened -2 at the South Point, but the book moved to -1 within about a half hour after posting its original number.

h/t Vegas Insider for line movement