Sunday’s plate is full of outsiders vying for a place in the final weekend of March Madness with two double-digit seeds – one in each game – and another incredible North Carolina No. 8 seed in the mix. The real Cinderella optimist plays in the second game of the night as Saint Peter’s, the first No. 15 to reach the Elite Eight, faces the No. 8 seed of North Carolina. It’s the lowest rated game in Elite Eight history. As usual, the Peacocks are big underdogs, but after winning this tournament twice as a double-digit dog – the first team in the history of the tournament to do so – smart money is being given to UNC for what it can handle. Our experts below have analyzed the slate, crushed the numbers and made choices for both of the following games both straight and against spread. Make sure you stay with CBS Sports for the rest of the month to cover the NCAA Tournament until the end of the Final Four. Odds via Caesars Sportsbook All times Eastern
NCAA Tournament: Elite Eight Options for Sunday
(1) Kansas vs. (10) Miami (FL)
Sunday, 14:20 | CBS, March Madness Live: Kansas gives a 13-point lead in the second half against Providence in Sweet 16 before moving away slowly, proving that it is far from perfect in attack. However, quite well on this edge of the floor may be all it takes to send the Miami suitcase. The Jayhawks strike in defense, and their physical style and ability to play big or small gives me enough confidence to clear the number. Option: Kansas -6 Spreading MY +6 MIA + 6KAN -6KAN -6KAN -6MIA +6 Straight up MAY KANKANKANKAN
(8) North Carolina vs. (15) Saint Peter’s
Sunday, 17:05 | CBS, March Madness Live: Saint Peter’s is perhaps the best Cinderella story in NCAA history. He wrote history with his course. But … it has to end at some point, right? I think it probably ends here. UNC has a lot more talent and firepower. The tar heels will give the Peacocks matches with their willingness to push the pace and size. If Caleb Love comes close to doing what they did against UCLA, the Heels will advance to the Final Four with relative ease. Option: North Carolina -8.5 Spreading SPU +8.5 SPU + 8.5 SPU + 8.5UNC -8.5SPU + 8.5UNC -8.5 Straight up UNC SPUUNCUNCSPUUNC Who will win every college basketball game and which teams will sink your portfolio? Visit SportsLine now to see how you can choose the spread, money, line and over-under in every tournament game, all from the model that costs almost $ 1,500 in top college basketball options and simulates each possession 10,000 times.
