This Pro Pick was released to clients on March 23, 2025 at 10:28AM ET.
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New Mexico vs. Michigan State

March 23, 2025
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A tough matchup for No. 10 seed New Mexico in Cleveland. New Mexico is eighth in the 11-team Mountain West from the charity stripe (69.1%). They were able to upset Marquette two days ago, 75-66, but are still on a 3-7 ATS run. No. 2 seed Michigan State is seventh in the 18-team Big Ten in scoring (78.4 ppg) and second from the free-throw line (77.9%), while the rock-solid defense is third in points given up (67.1 per game) and second in shooting allowed (40.2%). The Big Ten is second in RPI rankings while the Mountain West is seventh. And the Spartans are on a 20-6-1 ATS run. Play Michigan State. 

1 unit on Michigan State -7 (-115) (risk 1 to return 1.87)
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