Published Mar 24, 9:10am ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 24, 9:10am ET
Two of the hottest teams in the tournament are set to meet in the Sweet Sixteen. Can Texas continue its Cinderella run?
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| Purdue Boilermakers | -325 |
| Texas Longhorns | +260 |
Texas is 21-14 overall and the 11th seed in the West Region. They are the only team in this year's field that had to play the First Four just to get here. They've now won four straight, beating NC State, BYU, and Gonzaga back to back to back.
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Dailyn Swain is the engine of the team. He averages 17.9 ppg, leads the team in five statistical categories, and has elevated every single game. Can he have another big game to continue the cinderella run?
Purdue is 29-8 overall and the 2nd seed in the Midwest Region, making their seventh Sweet 16 in nine tournaments under Matt Painter, one of the most consistent tournament coaches in the country.
Braden Smith is the all-time NCAA assists record holder as of last weekend. He averages 9.0 apg, leads the team at 14.3 ppg, and is simply the best point guard in the country right now. He know what it takes to make a deep run in March. Can he make it back to the final four?
Both teams are rolling. Texas has won four straight and Purdue six, but Purdue is simply the better team. Purdue has a complete team with both an elite guard and big play. Texas may make this a game, but expect Purdue to pull this out. Our pick is Purdue (-325).
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Purdue (-325)
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