Siena vs. Ohio State
Free Pick: Siena +3
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We have been saying all year that the Big Ten is mostly garbage this season, and this matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Siena Saints seems like the ultimate test, a test we expect mid-major Siena to pass with flying colors.

Remember that the Saints blew out Vanderbilt in the first round of this tournament last year, and this is an experienced senior laden team that remembers that experience quite well, and is looking for a deeper run this season. Siena likes to play at a fast pace, averaging 77.7 points per game, and they are very efficient, hitting 47.3 percent of their shots from the floor despite having so many possessions.

This is precisely the kind of team that should give Ohio State fits, as the Buckeyes are not accustomed to this pace after facing a plodding Big Ten schedule. Sure, OSU actually has a higher field goal percentage offensively at 48.4 percent, but the fact that they are only averaging 66.7 points with such a high percentage should give you an idea of how slow they play.

Siena is out to prove that their 26-7 record this season was no fluke, and not only do we expect them to pull the upset here, but we actually expect the Saints to win handily.

CBB Free Pick: Siena +3 (-110)

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