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2023 NCAA Tournament: Sweet 16 Same Game Parlay Picks & Predictions (Friday)

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The Round of 16 is here, and it’s shaping up for a sweet weekend of college basketball. We’ll have you covered with our best bets throughout the Sweet 16 and Elite 8. Let’s take a look at our top same game parlays for Friday’s Sweet 16 action.

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Princeton vs. Creighton

Creighton -10.5 (+102)

The first upset Princeton got lucky because they went only 4-for-25 from three, but Arizona played even worse. In the second game, they flat-out played better than Missouri.

Creighton is a well-efficient top-40 scoring offense that moves the ball well and finds those high-percentage shots. This helps them be proficient from close range, but they’re also one of the better three-point shooting teams in the country.

Still, KenPom has them as a better defensive team, ranking them 13th in defensive efficiency compared to 23rd on offense.

Creighton is playing so well on each end of the floor, and they will cause the end of the Tigers’ Cinderella run.

Game Total OVER 140.5 Points (-110)

I’m shocked the total for this game is set at just 140, with both teams’ average game total at 144. Princeton’s game total has gone over 140 in 10 of their 13 and Creighton in nine of their last 10. Both teams had a great offensive rhythm in their previous matchup, and I don’t see any different happening in this game.

First Half Total OVER 64.5 (-112)

Not only should we expect this game to end with a high score, but look for these teams to get it going from the first tip. Both teams are averaging over 34 points in the first half, and Creighton is 25th in the nation.

Parlay Odds: +630

Xavier vs. Texas

Xavier +4.5 (-115)

Xavier is coming in with one of the best offenses in the country by scoring the sixth most points. They’re very methodical, love to move the ball, and will make the extra pass. Their goal will be to get Texas out of rhythm defensively and find the open shot.

They have confidence in their lineup, with four players averaging double-digit points per game. One of those guys who I think will play a huge part is Jack Nunge. The seven-footer is strong at the rim on both ends and can shoot from the perimeter.

Texas can match that athleticism and tempo, adding their defense is why I have them winning, but the Musketeers can keep this at a single possession.

OVER 149.5 Total Points (-110)

As mentioned, the Longhorns have the lineup to keep up Xavier’s pace. They don’t have the size or the three-point shooting like the Musketeers, but they will find the lanes and take the high-percentage shots.

Both teams come with several shooters that can get hot and go on runs. Both teams will have a high-possession game, and the over is the best bet.

Jack Nunge OVER 13.5 Points (-122)

I’ll ride with Nunge to have a great game. I talked about how he can bang inside the boards but will also take an outside shot which will benefit Xavier tonight.

Texas is similar to Pitt in that they play a smaller lineup and utilize their quickness for their offense. No one on the Longhorns roster can post up to Nunge, and he should get close to the 18-point performance he had against Pitt.

Parlay Odds: +549

San Diego State vs. Alabama

San Diego State +7.5 (-110)

San Diego State was close to suffering an early knockout against 11-seed Charleston, and then they easily took down 13-seed Cinderella, Furman. The Aztecs do not have the offensive talent to stay competitive with Alabama, but their defense is tough and physical. San Diego will try and control the pace of play. Bama is the sixth-fastest team in the country, while SDSU is 346th.

The Tide has not seen a half-court defense like San Diego State this season. They like to get in your face and force you to make bad shots and commit errors. That isn’t beneficial for a team that’s 226th in turnover rate this year.

I’ll take the Aztecs keeping this game close and possibly pulling off the upset.

UNDER 137.5 Game Total (-115)

San Diego has had a great first two games on the defensive side and held two top-20 offenses to under 60 points. Alabama will want to jack up the threes because from behind the arc and close to the rim are the two places they excel.

The pressure of the SDSU defense and their fourth-best defense will force Bama into bad shots, and they’re allowing the fourth-lowest three-point percentage. Take the under.

Jahvon Quinerly UNDER 13.5 Points (-130)

Matt Bradley vs. Jahvon Quinerly will be the matchup to watch in this game. What’s made Alabama one of the better teams in the country is they have multiple scoring options. Quinerly, along with  Mark Sears and Brandon Miller, will try to get open looks, and no one won’t be the sole playmaker.

Parlay Odds: +533

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