There are just a few more games until Selection Sunday, and we have a very nice slate on our hands. Bubbles will burst this afternoon, and paths will be made. Here are the College Basketball picks for March 16th.
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College Basketball Picks March 16th
Texas A&M at Florida (-3.5) (O/U 150.5)
Remember when the season started, and The Aggies were a consensus top-three pick in The SEC? Clearly, that did not pan out how everyone expected but they have a few more days to prove the people wrong. TAMU has defeated Ole Miss and upset the young Kentucky team to find themselves in the semis.
While Texas A&M pulled off that massive win, Florida is getting all the love after beating Alabama. I believe this price is baked in, and we are getting a number on Florida at their peak, not Texas A&M. With that being said, both of these teams are playing great ball, but this should be closer to a pickem. In that case, let’s take the points.
The Pick: Texas A&M +3.5
New Mexico vs. San Diego State (-2.5) (O/U 142.5)
I do believe New Mexico has done enough to cement themselves in the big dance. When they had their backs against the wall, three straight tournament wins have them in the final with the defending national runner-ups.
New Mexico has the electricity and ceiling to take down anyone, but they do have some holes.
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The Aztecs will look to feed the inside and score a ton of points around the basket. From there, they will just have to contain the two elite guards from New Mexico.
House and Mashburn will score no matter what San Diego State does, but limiting the damage is all they will need to do. If The Aztecs can control the paint, they will get the job done here.
The Pick: San Diego State -2.5
