NC Wilmington at VMI

This is a CBI battle in Daytona, Florida. VMI is all about running-and-gunning, shooting a ton of three-pointers. But you need some defense in tournament play and this team doesn't have it, second-to-last in the Southern Conference in points surrendered (79.2 ppg), sixth in field goal shooting defense. They were also last in the conference in rebounding margin at minus-3.6. VMI is 9-21 ATS away from home after a game with 5 or fewer offensive rebounds. NC Wilmington is on an 18-5 spread run, 12-5 versus winning teams. NC Wilmington was the regular-season champs in the Colonial Athletic Association with a 15-3 mark with a fine defense, second in points allowed. The Seahawks are 52-32 ATS away from home against teams that shoot 37% or better from long range, plus 16-7 ATS versus opponents who attempt 21+ treys per contest. And NC Wilmington is 52-33 ATS in all tournament games. Play NC Wilmington.