T.M. Selection: San Jose State.

The line is moving toward Loyola-Chicago here but they are less rested than the Spartans. The Ramblers went to the Semi-Finals of their Conf Tourney and were a win away from playing for a shot at the Big Dance. That could leave them drained here emotionally. The Spartans situation was different as they were knocked out in the Quarter-Finals and they play in the MWC. That was a top-heavy conference and, in other words, San Jose State truly never felt they had a chance to make it to the Big Dance. Being at home in the NIT is something the Spartans are content with and they most definitely are ready to make some noise in the tourney beginning with a home win here! Underdog outright upset in this one!

T.M. Prediction: 73-68 San Jose State