March Madness Betting Predictions for West Bracket

March Madness Lines for the West Region Bracket: Sweet 16 Betting Prediction

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The opening couple of rounds of March Madness are crazy in that the games come thick and fast. By the time it’s over, we are all ready for a little break as we prepare for the next round of games. The action will return on Thursday, at which point we will be diving into the Sweet 16. While there have certainly been some surprises along the way, it is mostly the top seeds that are still alive, with the NC State Wolfpack the lowest surviving seed at #11. It is beginning to look as though it will be one of the top seeds that prevails and wins it all, but there is still some time for more upsets to come. With that in mind, let’s take a look ahead at the Sweet 16, with this preview covering the West Region.

#1 UNC Tar Heels Vs #4 Alabama Crimson Tide

Most of the pressure in the tournament falls on the #1 seeds in each of the regions, but it doesn’t seem as though the Tar Heels are really feeling that pressure. They took out Wagner in the opening round, winning 90-62, and while they started off a little slower against Michigan State in Round 2, their class eventually shone through as they ended up winning that one by a score of 85-69. This will be their toughest game yet, but UNC are currently a 3 1’2 point favorite.

The SEC Conference was incredibly strong this season, and while Alabama finished 5th in the conference standings, they were only a game out of winning it. The offense needed to be at its best in Round 1 in a 109-96 win over Charleston, but they tightened things up a little in a 72-61 win over Grand Canyon. This is a much tougher task, though, but can they spring an upset?

I think this has the potential to be the tightest game in the Sweet 16, but I do believe that UNC will find a way to grind out the win.

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#6 Clemson Tigers Vs #2 Arizona Wildcats

They had an easy time of it in Round 1, easily disposing of New Mexico in a 77-56 win. Next up was a matchup against #2 Baylor, but Clemson was up to the task, winning that one 72-64.

I think it’s fair to suggest that Arizona has not had to break too much of a sweat to get to this point, which is what you would expect from a #2 seed. They come into this game as a 6 ½ point favorite. Arizona comfortably took care of Long Beach in Round 1, winning 85-65. They had a tougher time against Dayton in Round 2, but still had a double-digit won at 78-68.

Clemson has proven that they have what it takes to hang with the best, but I just feel that they are overmatched in this one. I like Arizona to move on with another double-digit win.

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