The set-up: Both teams "survived" their opening rounds and neither can be ver happy with they it performed. Neither covered the spread. The Terrapins advanced with a 79-77 win over Belmont, having to play "catch up" the entire game after falling behind by 13 early, while LSU held on for a 79-75 victory over Yale. Maryland averages 71.6 PPG and it allows 65.4, while LSU averages 81.3 PPG, while allowing 73.1. However, after both teams' lacklustre efforts in the first rounds, I'm expecting each to push the pace from start to finish in Round 2.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Maryland has seen the total go "over" in seven of its last ten when playing with one or less days rest, while LSU has seen the total fly "over" in 15 of its last 20 as a neutral four favorite of six points or less or pick. This number is low, play the "over."

10* play