Saint Louis and Michigan play the early game in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament in Buffalo. It's the top two defenses in the nation, and both shoot over 50% from the field. I think this is a spot where Michigan is playing below the high standards that they set for themselves at the beginning of the year, and Saint Louis regained their confidence in the First Round. Michigan hasn't looked the same since LJ Cason went out with a knee injury at the end of February. They look flat. Michigan hasn't covered in its last six games. I think Saint Louis pulls off the upset.
I gave out this over late Thursday on Discord when a couple books opened at 158.5. That was an awful number and it lasted three minutes, so I understand most people didn't get it. I would still play 161.5 for a half unit. I make the total here 163.5. This should be one of the more entertaining games in Round 2. Both teams rank Top 25 in tempo, have athletic big men, and shooters all over the court. It feels like a 90-78 kind of game. I gave out two totals this season. They won by 28 and 20 points. This is my last one but if it wins easy again, I would like to be called "Tommy Totals" for the rest of the year.
