This is a 10* FIRST ROUND TOY on the OVER Memphis/Boise State.

Two pretty good teams collide in the first round of the NCAA Tournament and we're predicting a faster-paced, and ultimately higher-scoring affair in this one.

And the winner of this game will almost assuredly match up against Gonzaga next. Yeehaw! That makes this opening round game important for both sides as they try to advance at least one more game.

Memphis is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games. Penny Hardaway will be leaning on freshman Jalen Duren, who averaged 12.2 points and 8.1 rebounds per game.

But Hardaway's team will have its hands full with a Boise State team that finished 27-7 overall and won both the Mountain West regular season and Conference titles this season. The 27 victories are a school record.

The Broncos are led by Forward Abu Kigab, who averages 14.7 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.

I say these competitive teams play to a competitive, but higher-scoring OVER.

Good luck, NP