NCAA predictions: Wisconsin vs. Duke in NCAA championship game - CBSSports.com The CBSSports.com college basketball staff makes their picks on Monday's NCAA championship game between Wisconsin at Duke at 9:18 p.m. ET (CBS) from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Gary Parrish, CBSSports.com College Basketball Insider The idea of Wisconsin-Duke opening as a pick'em in sportsbooks around the world … [Read more...]

Three strikes: Micah Roberts' MLB win-total picks - Las Vegas Review-Journal THREE STRIKES Micah Roberts, an analyst for The Linemakers on SportingNews.com and a former sports book director, makes three win-total predictions for the baseball season: ■ Los Angeles Dodgers (Under 92) The Dodgers won 92 games or more the past two seasons, yet there are plenty of reasons to suggest they won’t win … [Read more...]

Final Four Expert Picks: Who will play in NCAA championship game? - CBSSports.com The CBSSports.com college basketball experts are ready for the Final Four and tell you who they are picking -- and why -- in Saturday's semifinal games. Gary Parrish, College Basketball Insider: Michigan State has been playing really well, Travis Trice is operating like a guard capable of carrying his team to two … [Read more...]

MLB experts make picks: Who will win it all in 2015? - MLB.com Here's a look at how this group of baseball reporters and analysts sees the 2015 season playing out: Complete coverage AL EAST: Red SoxOne step back and now another big step forward for the Red Sox is in store, according to our panel. The majority predict Boston's retooled lineup and revamped rotation are headed for a division title, … [Read more...]

Changing places: Josh Harvey-Clemons picks up at Louisville in 2015 - SportingNews.com Replacing an All-American — and one that won an award for being the nation’s best at his position group — is a monumental task for any program, especially one that’s not a college-football blueblood. Louisville will be in that situation this year after Thorpe Award-winning and (nearly) interception … [Read more...]

2015 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight Odds: Arizona favored over Wisconsin - CBSSports.com Can Notre Dame push Kentucky? That seems to be the question of the evening after watching the Irish put on a brilliant offensive display against Wichita State. Putting that unstoppable force against the immovable object that is Kentucky's defense has everyone excited for a potential thriller on Saturday, but the … [Read more...]

NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Saturday's Elite 8 - Las Vegas Sun (blog) [unable to retrieve full-text content]Las Vegas Sun (blog)NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Saturday's Elite 8Las Vegas Sun (blog)How little things can change in college basketball. Bettors are presented with an eerily similar scenario today, down to the two teams in the … [Read more...]

NCAA Basketball Tournament 2015: Sweet 16 Upset Picks, Odds and Full ... - Bleacher Report Joe Robbins/Getty Images Several moons will pass after a five-day 2015 NCAA tournament frenzy that saw the first three rounds unfold. The round of 64 was the true beginning in most fans' eyes, and after a historic amount of close games and numerous upsets, many of the top seeds advanced to Round 3. That … [Read more...]

Sunday's Picks For The 2015 NCAA Tournament - Duke Basketball Report Marshall Plume may have a key role to play against San Diego State as Duke tries to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. - Evan Pike-USA TODAY Sports If only one ACC team wins Sunday, the conference will have 25 percent of the Sweet Sixteen. When you think about it, who's in a better position than NC State? The Pack has won two … [Read more...]

Ticker: ESPN the Magazine picks MLB players' minds - Detroit Free Press Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler seems really happy to be visiting the penguin exhibit at SeaWorld Orlando. (Don’t show fear!)(Photo: Courtesy of SeaWorld) So, what's on baseball players' minds entering the 2015 season? ESPN the Magazine's "MLB Preview Issue" — on newsstands now — asked 117 anonymous big leaguers … [Read more...]