The 2025 NCAA Tournament is right around the corner, and the intensity continues to rise as we approach the season’s end. Thursday’s schedule features many games, notably a Power 5 conference matchup between Michigan State and Iowa. Michigan State is favored by 6.5 points, but recent performances have shown they struggle against the spread against Iowa. In addition to this matchup, find value in mid-major and small-conference games.

Expert Model Picks:

• FAU +4.5 against UAB
• Iowa +6.5 against Michigan State
• Over 125.5 in North Texas vs. Charlotte

The model has been highly successful, and users can find all detailed picks on SportsLine’s Basketball Picks.