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Providence's strong finish to the season catapulted the Friars to the big dance. The last memory of them on the court came in an overtime loss to Villanova. They’ll surely come out with the strong aggression they showed in the Big East tournament. On paper, the Aggies look far over-seeded as they went through a stretch of 10 losses in 16 games in the SEC. Yet they’re one of the rare teams that is much harder to prep for out of conference than in-conference. Grab the Aggies.
There's some concern for a letdown from Providence following its run to the Big East title game that included three straight overtime games. But the Friars, whose resume includes a pair of wins over Xavier and one over Villanova, have thrived as an underdog all season. Conversely, erratic Texas A&M appears to still be overvalued in the market. The Aggies finished 9-9 in the SEC and have few eye-catching victories. They struggle to create separation, with their last three SEC wins coming by single figures. Taking the points is the only logical position in this one.