The set-up: I expect a really high-scoring game here. UTEP has won four of its last five. It averages 70.8 PPG and it allows 68.2. FAU enters on top form as well, having won four straight. The Owls average 78.6 PPG, while allowing 66.3.

The pick: The "over" though is 4-1 in the Minders last five neutral site games, while FAU has seen the total go "over" the number in eight of its last 11 after a three games or longer SU/ATS unbeaten streak. These teams have been great down the stretch and I expect that to translate into offensive production in this tournament contest. This number is a little low.

This is an 8* TOTAL BARN-BURNER on the OVER UTEP/FAU.