Written by RJ | 22 March 2009

Hello sports betting fans. Today seems to have some easy games on the schedule. First up, Syracuse -2-1/2 against Arizona State. Syracuse is one of the best teams in a very tough Big East, and Arizona State is one of average teams in a soft PAC-10. This seems to be a no-brainer to me, Syracuse in a cakewalk. Personally, I think the spread should be closer to 7 or 8, but I am not Las Vegas. Cleveland State +3 against Arizona. Cleveland State will always be the team that knocked out my beloved Indiana Hoosiers so many years ago. I think it was a 14 beating a 3 seed. Regardless, they're quick, athletic and play some mean defense. Arizona did not impress me in their first round win. I like CSU to win outright, but we'll gladly take the points. Siena +12 against Louisville. Siena plays in the underrated MAAC league and won the championship against a tough Niagara team. Kenny Hasbrouck is the real deal. This kid can flat out play. I think Louisville wins in a tight game, but watch out for Siena. They could pull the first major upset in the tourney here. Take the 12 and laugh all the way to the bank. Dayton +7-1/2 against Kansas. This isn't the Kansas we all grew up with. They're decent but not great. I swear half of this spread is based just on their name. Take the Flyers plus the 7. I think this is solid. Michigan State -4 against USC. Well, what kind of Big Ten wonk would I be without giving their champion some props. Michigan State is healthy for the first time all year and Tom Izzo is a pressure tested coach. He can be the difference in a close game. USC again plays in the soft PAC-10, so I give them no credit. Take the Big Ten champs and give the 4. That's it, I'm only taking 5 out of the 8 games, but if you held a gun to my head, I'd also throw in Mizzou, Xavier, and Pitt. RJ OUT