@KeepTheJuice21's March Madness Day 1 Picks & +5500 Parlay

Michigan is a very popular pick for an 11 seed. They have the talent to pull this off but Colorado State has been a way more consistent team this season. I think this will be a very close one but the edge will go to CSU in the end on the free throw line. They have been excellent there all season and that’s a huge bolster in the tournament.

Only three times in tournament history has a 13 seed been within a 2 point spread of a 4 seed. Both times, the 13 seed won outright. The Jackrabbits should be no exception. They’ve got an electric offense, scoring 87 per game and shooting 44% from 3, by far the best mark of any team in the country. This team could make some serious noise, watch out.

Marquette has had moments early in the season where they were considered a top contender. UNC has had their own moments but more recently. I think this one comes down to Justin Lewis and I trust him to finish a game over Bacot. Shaka is also a great coach and doesn’t have the expectations he has had in the past, which will serve him well.

Play in winners have been very successful in tournaments past and Indiana fits the bill. They finally played up to their potential in the Big Ten Tournament and pulled off a few huge wins. I don’t hate St Mary’s but they haven’t played nearly as tough of a schedule as the Hoosiers. I think Indiana is in great position to pull off the classic 5-12 upset.

The FIFTH underdog pick of the day, Creighton has had flashes of brilliance this season. They played damn near a perfect game against Providence in the Big East semis and held strong against Nova in the finals too. San Diego State is a very good team too, but if Creighton plays how they have recently, they could beat almost any team. Every starter is a capable scorer and can pick up for the others. Take the Bluejays in this one confidently.