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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| CBB | (735) Hawaii at (736) Arkansas: 1H Spread | 4:25pm EDT - Mar 19/2026 |
The PLAY: 1H Hawaii +8.5 (-115)
3% Hawaii 1st Half (4:25 ET): Please note that I am playing just the first half, not the full game here. There's a lot of hype surrounding 4-seed Arkansas heading into the NCAA Tournament, rightly so, but the Razorbacks were not done any favors by the committee. After winning the SEC Tournament on Sunday, they have been sent out to Portland for this first round matchup with 13-seed Hawaii. Meanwhile, the trip won't be nearly as long for the underdog, who stayed in Vegas after winning the Big West Tournament.
Now there's no doubt that Arkansas looked impressive last weekend, winning three games in three days. They have perhaps the best player in College Basketball in Darius Acuff Jr. But don't be surprised if the Hogs struggle early in this first round matchup. That's because - defensively - Hawaii is a unique matchup. Here are the Warriors' numbers at that end of the floor: top 20 in effective FG%, top 30 in 3-point % allowed (they don’t allow many three-point attempts either), and top 30 in 2-point FG% allowed.
Hawaii also has size on the interior, most notably 7-footer Isaac Johnson. They should be able to score against an Arkansas team that has allowed its opponents to shoot 53% from two-point range over the course of the season. During SEC play, only Georgia allowed a higher rate of close 2-point attempts. I find it interesting that the Razorbacks seem like one of the few favorites the public ISN'T betting against in the first round. HC John Calipari traditionally has not been good ATS as a big favorite in this tournament. I think Hawaii keeps it close - for a half. 3% Hawaii 1st Half (Play to +7.5)
Consultant Bio
After spending the previous decade at Covers Experts, Bryan Power has wasted little time establishing himself. A consistent winner since first emerging on the scene back in 2011, Power didn't have a single losing calendar year in his first decade as a pro handicapper! In April & May of this year (2022), he went on an amazing 154-99-2 (+$41,322) with all plays!
Power handicaps football (both NFL and college), basketball (NBA and college), MLB, Soccer (most major European leagues), and the UFC. He uses a personal set of power ratings, combined with situational handicapping, to make his selections. Multiple bets per day across multiple sports are the norm.