ANALYSIS: Can the Owls continue their miracle run?...

ANALYSIS: Gonzaga and UConn collide in the Elite Eight on Saturday. ...

ANALYSIS: I've read this script before ...

ANALYSIS: Kansas State and FAU collide for a spot in the Final Four. ...

ANALYSIS: After Thursday night's scoring-fest against UCLA, I've learned my lesson when it comes to over/unders and Gonzaga games

ANALYSIS: The Panthers host the Rangers on Saturday. ...

ANALYSIS: The Zags are relentless offensively. ...

ANALYSIS: How will Kansas State respond after an epic OT win in the Sweet 16?

ANALYSIS: For all of Creighton's offensive prowess, its defense is more efficient, ranked 13th by KenPom. There was none better in the Big East. Princeton has graduated from the milk-the-clock era of its forefathers but still plays patiently. The Tigers dragged victims Arizona and Missouri into a slower pace than they are accustomed to and will likely deploy the blueprint here. The Bluejays can take away their strength at the rim and on threes, which would leave the Tigers with limited options on offense.

ANALYSIS: Was hoping for 8 but guess not (is up at DraftKings). Really don't get this number. Houston is excellent, but by his own admission star guard Marcus Sasser isn't 100 percent and the team has been rather blah since the AAC title game. Miami seems to be disrespected left and right (only -2 vs. Drake? +1.5 vs. Indiana? despite sharing the ACC regular-season title -- granted, that league was down this year -- and having one the country's top backcourts led by ACC Player of the Year Isaiah Wong. It's as good as Houston's. The Cougars certainly should be favored but are 2-6 ATS in their past eight. I expect a fairly close game even though most models disagree with me.

ANALYSIS: Miami's breakout season included a regular-season ACC title and Sweet 16 appearance, but it's difficult to see the Hurricanes going further. Battle-tested Houston has a suffocating defense that held Auburn to four second-half field goals and a 10-minute stretch without one. All-American Marcus Sasser is stull struggling with a groin injury, but the Cougars were fine without him in spurts. This Houston team could easily cut down the nets on championship Monday. Look for another second-half surge and cover.

ANALYSIS: Malcolm Brogdon has been phenomenal this season for the surging Celtics and he has provided them with something they have sorely lacked in recent seasons, quality play off the bench. Brogdon is the leading candidate/odds on favorite to win the sixth man of the year award. His efficiency numbers are off the charts and he is second in the NBA in three point percentage. This is a low line for him as he averages a combined 22.3 PRA and has eclipsed this number in both of his previous match ups with the Pacers this season. The Celtics use Brogdon to close games and if the Pacers can keep this game competitive, I expect Brogdon to soar over this combo line.