Friday night’s NCAA Tournament action wraps up with two regional semifinal matchups that are worth keeping a close eye on. UConn and Michigan State bring two of the sport’s most accomplished coaches together in Washington DC, while Iowa State and Tennessee meet in Chicago in a clash between a Big 12 heavyweight and an SEC squad that has been one of the tougher outs in the bracket.
Below is look at the current odds and where the action is coming in at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook.
No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 2 UConn
Tom Izzo doesn’t need much of an introduction when it comes to this time of year. UConn is the more decorated program in recent years and enters as the favorite, but Dan Hurley’s group will need a complete effort to get past a Spartan team that tends to get better as the stakes get higher.
Michigan State vs. UConn Game Info
- 📍 Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- 📅 Date: Friday, March 27
- ⏰ Start Time: 9:45 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: CBS
Michigan State vs. UConn Current Odds at Hard Rock Bet
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook has the Huskies listed as short 1.5-point favorites in this one:
- Moneyline: UConn (-125), Michigan State (+100)
- Point Spread: UConn -1.5 (-110), Michigan State +1.5 (-110)
- Total: 136.5
Odds are subject to change.
Michigan State vs. UConn Betting Splits
- Hard Rock Bet players aren’t shying away from the Spartans – 55.9% of moneyline tickets are on Michigan State to win outright.
- The point spread is flipped, with UConn attracting 58.9% of tickets to cover the short number.
- Bettors are expecting big points in this one, with 84.6% of total tickets on the Over 135.5.
No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 2 Iowa State
Iowa State has been building toward a run like this all season, and the Cyclones come in as heavy favorites with good reason – their defense has been suffocating and their offense efficient. But Tennessee isn’t the kind of team that shows up just to participate – the Volunteers have made four straight regional semifinals under Rick Barnes, and Ja’Kobi Gillespie is the type of scorer that can keep this game close well into the second half.
Tennessee vs. Iowa State Game Info
- 📍 Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
- 📅 Date: Friday, March 27
- ⏰ Start Time: 10:10 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: TBS, truTV
Tennessee vs. Iowa State Current Odds at Hard Rock Bet
- Moneyline: Iowa State (-190), Tennessee (+155)
- Point Spread: Iowa State -4.5 (-105), Tennessee +4.5 (-115)
- Total: 139.5
Tennessee vs. Iowa State Betting Splits
- Hard Rock Bet players are firmly on Iowa State, with 68.6% of moneyline tickets backing the Cyclones to advance.
- Spread bets are more of the same, with 67.6% of bettors laying the 4.5 with Iowa State.
- The Over 139.5 is drawing 76.6% of total tickets, suggesting players expect both offenses to get going in Chicago.
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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