The selections for the Circa College Hoops Challenge are in.
The field of 15 handicappers had to make two picks (spread or total) for today’s Final Four matchups.
The top unanimous pick: 8 handicappers went with Florida-Auburn Under (160.5).
Here is how the leaders played it:
Paul Stone (31.5 PTS – 1st) – (28-18-1)
Houston (+5) vs Duke * BEST BET
Duke vs Houston – UNDER (136)
Jonathan Von Tobel (29.5 PTS – 2nd) – (26-19-2)
Auburn (+2.5) vs Florida * BEST BET
Duke (-5) vs Houston
Tim Murray (28 PTS – 3rd) – (25-21-1)
Houston (+5) vs Duke * BEST BET
Florida vs Auburn – UNDER (160.5)
All the picks are posted on VSiN.com.
Greg Peterson has Best Bets for today’s College Basketball Crown semifinals in Las Vegas and the Final Four.
Josh Appelbaum will have his Sharp Report later this morning.
VSiN March Bracket Challenge: If you are in the contest, the deadline is 5:30 p.m. ET today for two picks worth eight points apiece. >>Standings.
See how VSiN staffers played today’s games for the contest. (I’m still thinking.)
Hoops & Horses
You have until 5:30 p.m. ET today to enter the 1/ST BET Hoops & Horses Pick’em Challenge.
The Challenge: Make picks on today’s two Derby prep races and the spread and total for both Final Four games. It’s free. You can sign up here and enter your picks. First place is worth a $500 1/ST BET voucher with prizes through the top 50.
I included picks from some of our experts in yesterday’s email.
Money Moves host Stormy Buonantony sent me her contest picks:
Wood Memorial: Captain Cook
Santa Anita: Journalism
Houston +5 / Under 136
Auburn +2.5 / Over 160.5
Mike Somich and Ed Sehon will post their Best Bets later this morning here.
Quick Hits
MLB: Greg Peterson has posted his top plays for today. Steve Makinen and Adam Burke will file their contributions by mid-morning and you can find them on our MLB page.
NBA: Zach Cohen will have his plays later this morning.
NHL: Jonathan Davis will have his Best Bets later, too.
UFC: Lou Finocchiaro makes his predictions for today’s card in Las Vegas. Britton Hess will post his plays later this morning.
Soccer: Nigel Seeley has three plays for the weekend EPL menu.
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