Sweet 16 Picks & Predictions – Friday, March 28 (All 4 Games)

The Sweet 16 continues tonight with four massive matchups, and we’ve got a curated breakdown of the most popular sides, totals, and player props bettors are riding into the Elite 8.

At ReCover 3 Sports, every pick we make is powered by our proven 3-step model: Data-driven research 📊, trends analysis 📈, and AI insights 🤖.

We also combed through expert picks, sharp movements, and consensus prop targets across the betting space—giving you a fully curated board from every angle.

Let’s break down the four marquee matchups:

(2) Michigan State vs. (6) Ole Miss

Michigan State -3.5 — Multiple sources called this a rebounding mismatch and a defensive edge for the Spartans.

Under 141.5 Total Points — Sharps and analysts circled this as a slow-paced, halfcourt grinder.

Jase Richardson 15+ Points — Richardson has become MSU’s most consistent offensive option and should be the focal point again.

(2) Tennessee vs. (3) Kentucky

Tennessee Moneyline — Tennessee got strong support from CBS, Action Network, and bracket trends due to their defense and physicality.

Under 145.5 Total Points — Dome environment plus two physical teams made this the most mentioned under of the slate.

Zakai Zeigler 15+ Points — Zeigler has been red hot and should thrive against Kentucky’s up-tempo pace.

(1) Auburn vs. (5) Michigan

Auburn -6.5 — Auburn’s depth, tempo, and rim protection make them one of the most confidently backed teams in the Sweet 16.

Under 143.5 Total Points — Michigan’s slower tempo and Auburn’s elite defense both point toward the under.

Johni Broome 20+ Points — Broome has dominated inside all tournament and remains a mismatch for Michigan’s front line.

(1) Houston vs. (4) Purdue

Houston Moneyline — This one split analysts, but the sharpest data leaned on Houston’s defense and physicality.

Over 135.5 Total Points — Purdue’s tempo and offensive efficiency push this into over territory.

J’Wan Roberts 10+ Points — Roberts needs to step up offensively in a game where Houston will need every bucket.

📈 Final Thoughts & Trends

• Auburn -6.5 was the most confidently backed spread of the day.
• Under in Tennessee vs. Kentucky was the most commonly mentioned total.
• Jase Richardson, Zakai Zeigler, Johni Broome, and J’Wan Roberts were the most highlighted player props from our notes.

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