Line: Maryland -5, Total: 124 (current NCAA Tournament spreads and totals)
Valparaiso Record 27-5 ATS 17-11 OVER/UNDER 7-12 Overview: This is Valpo’s second trip to the Big Dance in three years under fourth-year coach Bryce Drew – who hit a memorable 3-pointer at the buzzer to beat Ole Miss in the 1988 NCAA Tournament when he played for the Crusaders. But what should get handicappers’ attention is their run of seven straight UNDERs coming into this second-round Tournament game.
Team page: Valparaiso
Maryland Record 27-6 ATS 13-15-2 O/U 12-15 Overview: Maryland has cashed tickets in six-straight games, including an outright win over No. 1 seed Wisconsin. It’s as favorites, though, where the Terps have come up short this season, with a 6-11-2 ATS record in the role. This is their first trip to the Big Dance since 2010. Eight of Maryland’s last 12 games have stayed UNDER the total, including four of its last five.
Team page: Maryland
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The Linemakers’ lean: We have a split lean on the side in this contest. Brian Blessing sees the champions of the Horizon League upsetting Maryland and winning outright. Micah Roberts, on the other hand, likes the run the Terps are on and will lay the points on Friday.
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