Last updated Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
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(16) Florida (+3.5) vs. (4) UConn (-3.5)
Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden
New York, NY
Tuesday 12/9, 9 pm EST, ESPN
SM Pick: Florida +3.5
The last two national champions played a fantastic second round game last year in the NCAA tournament. That UConn team was not nearly as good, and they lost by 3.
The Huskies are better this year and Florida is worse, but the Tarris Reed Jr. ankle situation is growing worrisome. Florida's frontcourt is fierce and their absolute strength. Even if they don't win, I expect their big men to keep them in it. Give me Florida +3.5.
Wisconsin (+1.5) at (23) Nebraska (-1.5)
Pinnacle Bank Arena
Lincoln, Nebraska
Wednesday 12/10, 9 pm EST, Big Ten Network
SM Pick: Nebraska -1.5
The Big Ten will probably send around 10 teams to the Big Dance this season, and I firmly expect both of these teams to be in that mix.
Nebraska hasn't won a tournament game in...well, ever. 0-8 in the tournament, the only power conference team to carry that weight. What does that have to do with their game against Bucky?
No idea. Nebraska will win this one, though. Should fire them up for March. Huskers -1.5.
Originally published Monday, October 27th, 2025
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