San Diego State vs. Furman: 2023 NCAA Tournament Picks & Predictions (Saturday)

Just one day into the Madness that is March, and that word doesn’t even begin to describe it. With upsets throughout both Thursday and Friday, the South Region was the hardest hit with both Virginia and Arizona losing on Thursday. Let’s take a closer look at how the action is shaping up for Saturday. Here’s our odds, picks, and predictions for Saturday’s Round 2 NCAA Tournament matchup between San Diego State and Furman.

Also, take a look at our other best bets for Saturday:

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Saturday’s Best 2023 NCAA Tournament South Region Bets

Here are betting previews and picks for second-round matchups.

(5 ) San Diego State (-5.5) vs. (13) Furman | Total 139

Furman will continue to dance. Despite the fact that San Diego State has a solid defense, the Paladins are heading into this game unafraid and have three legitimate scorers in Bothwell, Slawson, and Pegues. Every bucket will count in this low-scoring contest, and Furman’s ability to let it fly from deep should be the deciding factor for a team that could very well be this year’s Cinderella.

The pick: Furman ML (+210)

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