ACC, A10, MEAC, SWAC Conference Tournament Previews
The guys (@GamblingPodcast) continue their college basketball conference tournament previews with their ACC, A10, Tournament preview podcast. The conference tournament previews are coming to a close as we move closer to the bigger conferences in college basketball. This episode features the ACC, A10, MEAC and SWAC. Can one of these teams make some serious noise in the big dance?
ACC College Basketball Conference Tournament Predictions
The ACC is in what you can argue as a down year with an unimpressive UNC team that was in the final just last year. Duke is not at the top of the conference but has looked good and Miami and Pitt are real contenders.
Florida State vs Georgia Tech – Georgia Tech 2
Florida State has had a terrible track record as of now. Georgia Tech is projected to jump back and play well.
Boston College vs Louisville – Boston College – -6
Louisville has won 2 conference games this season but lost their last 4 matches. Boston College’s offense is dreadful.
Virginia Tech vs Notre Dame – Virginia Tech – 8
Notre Dame is playing with nothing to lose with their awesome defense.
Syracuse Vs Wake Forest – Syracuse – 9
Syracuse just beat Wake Forest by 70-63. It’s Syracuse’s time to shine in the tournaments.
A10 College Basketball Conference Tournament Predictions
Teams in this conference are mixed with some recognizable names like Davidson and some lesser known teams like St. Bonaventure. Overall though, good ball is played across the board.
UMass vs Richmond – Richmond -1
Richmond has been losing a lot of games despite being a super-veteran team.
Chicago vs St. Joseph – St. Joseph – 4
Rhode Island vs La Salle – Rhode Island +1
Rhode Island hits 75% of its free-throws and probably has a better defense.
St. Bonaventure vs Davidson – Davidson -3
Davidson’s performance has been pretty decent, winning the last 4 out 5 matches. They won by 13 over St. Bonaventure last time.
MEAC College Basketball Conference Tournament Predictions
Howard is the one seed in this conference with North Carolina Central not too far behind.
Norfolk State vs South Carolina State – Norfolk State -9
Norfolk State has been pretty decent throughout but can falter at times. Their talented athletes may take them to win.
Morgan State vs. Maryland Eastern Shore – Maryland Eastern Shore -4
Maryland Eastern Shore prides on its defense and is 4th in the nation for its turnover percentage. Morgan State’s splendid offense will make this an interesting match to watch.
Howard vs. South Carolina State – South Carolina State +8
South Carolina State is sure to turn it over and they won’t have to hit their free throws this time.
North Carolina Central vs. Delaware State – Delaware State +12
Delaware State has been playing better this season, with an increase in their turnover.
SWAC College Basketball Conference Tournament Predictions
The SWAC is headed by two co-champions in Alcorn State and Grambling State, who both finished 15-3 in conference.
Grambling State vs. Bethune-Cookman – Grambling State -9
Alcorn State vs. Texas Southern – Alcorn State -3
Jackson State vs. Prairie View A&M – Prairie View -2
Southern vs. Alabama A&M – Alabama -3
Southern played Alabama twice this year and lost both times.
College Basketball Best Bets
ACC
Kramer: Georgia Tech -2
Sean: Syracuse +2
Colby: Notre Dame +7
A10
Kramer: Richmond -1
Sean: Davidson -3
Colby: Davidson -3
MEAC
Kramer: Howard -8
Sean: Maryland Eastern Shore -4
Colby: Delaware State +12
SWAC
Kramer: Grambling -9
Sean: Grambling -9
Colby: Bethune-Cookman +9
Dogs
Kramer: Coppin State ML
Sean: Notre Dame ML
Colby: Notre Dame ML
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