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    Mike McClure

    Money Mike

    Mike is a professional DFS player and SportsLine predictive data engineer, specializing in player projections and advanced statistical analysis. Mike has nearly $2 Million in DFS winnings in addition to being recognized in the book “Fantasy Football (and Baseball) for Smart People: How to Turn your hobby into a Fortune” as a top Daily Fantasy Baseball Player. He appears regularly on "The Early Edge," SportsLine's popular daily podcast. Catch "The Early Edge" live at 10 a.m. ET on SportsLine's YouTube page. For Mike McClure media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

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    Mike's Picks (3 Live)

    Mar 28 2024, 11:09 pm UTC
    League
    Clemson
    @ Arizona
    Mike's PickSubscribers Only
    Unit1.0
    +1244
    105-84-4 in Last 193 CBB Picks
    +120
    8-6 in Last 14 CBB ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    Pick Made: Mon 1:20 pm UTC
    Mar 28 2024, 11:35 pm UTC
    League
    Chi. Cubs
    @ Texas
    Mike's PickSubscribers Only
    Unit1.0
    +648.5
    10-5 in Last 15 CHC ML Picks
    Analysis:

    Pick Made: Wed 1:31 am UTC
    Mar 29 2024, 11:39 pm UTC
    League
    Gonzaga
    @ Purdue
    Mike's PickSubscribers Only
    Unit1.0
    +1244
    105-84-4 in Last 193 CBB Picks
    +120
    8-6 in Last 14 CBB ATS Picks
    +300
    3-0 in Last 3 GONZAG ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    Pick Made: Mon 1:39 pm UTC

    Mike's Past Picks

    Mar 24 2024, 9:15 pm UTC
    League
    James Madison
    55
    @ Duke
    93
    +1244
    105-84-4 in Last 193 CBB Picks
    +120
    8-6 in Last 14 CBB ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    My simulations make JMU just +4 in this matchup with Duke. JMU is strong enough on the offensive glass and scoring in transition with their tempo. With the crowd definitely leaning towards the Duke's I think this number is a little short here. Take the +7.5

    Pick Made: Mar 24, 12:33 am UTC
    Mar 23 2024, 7:33 pm UTC
    League
    Gonzaga
    89
    @ Kansas
    68
    +1244
    105-84-4 in Last 193 CBB Picks
    +120
    8-6 in Last 14 CBB ATS Picks
    +300
    3-0 in Last 3 GONZAG ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    My simulations are very high on Gonzaga again in the second round. Kansas has very little depth without Kevin McCullar. Kansas plays at a very similar pace which will make this matchup comfortable for the Zags. I make this line -7.

    Pick Made: Mar 22, 3:52 pm UTC
    Mar 23 2024, 2:57 am UTC
    League
    Grand Canyon
    75
    @ Saint Mary's
    66
    +1244
    105-84-4 in Last 193 CBB Picks
    +120
    8-6 in Last 14 CBB ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    While the free throw shooting will likely be a concern later in the tournament, Saint Mary's has a massive rebounding and defensive edge in this matchup. The contrast in styles isn't an issue as most matchups are a contrast of styles for this team. I make the Gaels -7.5 in this matchup.

    Pick Made: Mar 18, 4:07 am UTC
    Mar 22 2024, 8:38 pm UTC
    League
    Colorado
    102
    @ Florida
    100
    +1244
    105-84-4 in Last 193 CBB Picks
    +120
    8-6 in Last 14 CBB ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    My simulations make Colorado -2.5 favorites in this matchup with Florida. Colorado is a legit top 20 offense and one of the best free throw shooting teams in the tournament. Injuries on the Florida side combined with a discipline Colorado defense (top 15 in defensive FT rate) will be the difference.

    Pick Made: Mar 22, 3:48 pm UTC
    Mar 22 2024, 7:10 pm UTC
    League
    New Mexico
    56
    @ Clemson
    77
    +1244
    105-84-4 in Last 193 CBB Picks
    +120
    8-6 in Last 14 CBB ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    I like this matchup for Clemson as my simulations make them -2 favorites against New Mexico. Clemson is used to the contrasting styles in terms of pace of play in the ACC. The difference here will be the free throw line where Clemson is one of the best teams in the country at nearly 80% from the line.

    Pick Made: Mar 18, 4:02 am UTC
    Mar 22 2024, 2:15 am UTC
    League
    Drake
    61
    @ Wash. St.
    66
    +1244
    105-84-4 in Last 193 CBB Picks
    +120
    8-6 in Last 14 CBB ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    This is a great matchup and overall location for Drake. My simulations make the Bulldogs -2.5 favorites against Washington State.

    Pick Made: Mar 18, 4:00 am UTC
    Mar 21 2024, 11:47 pm UTC
    League
    McNeese
    65
    @ Gonzaga
    86
    +1244
    105-84-4 in Last 193 CBB Picks
    +120
    8-6 in Last 14 CBB ATS Picks
    +300
    3-0 in Last 3 GONZAG ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    McNeese has been a great team all season but Gonzaga is still on a different level here as they figured things out down the stretch. The biggest knock on McNeese is the atrocious free throw shooting at just 68 percent as a team, and Gonzaga simply doesn't put opponents on the line often. I make this line Gonzaga -9.

    Pick Made: Mar 18, 4:05 am UTC
    Mar 21 2024, 4:15 pm UTC
    League
    Michigan St.
    69
    @ Miss. St.
    51
    +1244
    105-84-4 in Last 193 CBB Picks
    Analysis:

    My simulations make Michigan State -3.5 favorites in this early start neutral site game. Both teams play at a very similar pace as both are better defensively than offensively. I give Michigan State the edge on the offensive glass and at the free throw line.

    Pick Made: Mar 20, 2:54 pm UTC
    Mar 15 2024, 11:00 pm UTC
    League
    Texas A&M
    97
    @ Kentucky
    87
    +1244
    105-84-4 in Last 193 CBB Picks
    +120
    8-6 in Last 14 CBB ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    My simulations make Kentucky -8 favorites in this matchup with Texas A&M. Kentucky has the rest advantage, good crowd support in Nashville, and distinct edges offensively and at the free throw line. Lay it at -5 or better.

    Pick Made: Mar 15, 3:07 pm UTC
    Mar 13 2024, 8:00 pm UTC
    League
    Xavier
    76
    @ Butler
    72
    +1244
    105-84-4 in Last 193 CBB Picks
    +120
    8-6 in Last 14 CBB ATS Picks
    +90
    2-1 in Last 3 BUTLER ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    Butler enters the conference tournament well-rested in a rematch with Xavier. Butler is the better free throw shooting team and one of the best teams in CBB in terms of defensive free throw rate. My simulations make Butler -3 favorites on the neutral court. I will share more on the Early Edge Wednesday morning.

    Pick Made: Mar 13, 12:19 am UTC
    Mar 09 2024, 9:00 pm UTC
    League
    Kentucky
    85
    @ Tennessee
    81
    +1244
    105-84-4 in Last 193 CBB Picks
    +120
    8-6 in Last 14 CBB ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    I love both of these teams in the tournament this year but the number is too wide in this matchup. I make Kentucky a +6.5 underdog here with the extra three points being a pretty critical number going up to 4 full possessions. Lock in the +9.5 (-110) on DraftKings. I would still play the +8.5 on FanDuel and elsewhere. I will share more on the Early Edge Saturday morning.

    Pick Made: Mar 08, 10:18 pm UTC
    Mar 07 2024, 12:00 am UTC
    League
    Tennessee
    66
    @ South Carolina
    59
    +1244
    105-84-4 in Last 193 CBB Picks
    +120
    8-6 in Last 14 CBB ATS Picks
    +89
    2-1 in Last 3 SC ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    I like Tennessee -4.5 (-115) on FanDuel or -5 (-110) on DraftKings. I make this line -7.5 for Tennessee despite the road matchup. The Vols lost 63-59 in the first matchup but ShotQuality data suggests they should have won by 11 points. Contrasting styles and Tennessee has a strong rebounding edge. I'll share more on the Early Edge Wednesday morning.

    Pick Made: Mar 05, 10:25 pm UTC