Pick 2: Missouri Moneyline (+110)

With a winning record against top 25 teams and the experience to match, the Missouri Tigers are a strong pick to win big in the opening round of the NCAA tournament against Utah State Aggies.

It's no secret that the NCAA tournament is one of the biggest betting opportunities of the year, and the No. 23 Missouri Tigers and the Utah State Aggies matchup is sure to be one of the hottest. The Aggies may have the edge in the MWC, with a respectable 13-5 record, but it's the Tigers that have the clear advantage when it comes to facing off against top 25 opponents. This season, the Tigers have a 6-4 winning record against top 25 teams, going 11-7 against SEC opponents and 13-2 in non-conference play.

The Tigers have been consistently impressive on the offensive end, ranking second in the SEC in scoring with 79.5 points per game and shooting 47.3% from the field. D'Moi Hodge has been a standout player for the Tigers, shooting 40.1% from beyond the arc and averaging 14.8 points and 2.6 steals. Kobe Brown has been on a hot streak over the last 10 games, shooting 50.9% and averaging 15.1 points. With this level of offensive prowess, the Tigers are likely to crush the Aggies.

On the opposite side of the court, the Aggies have put up a respectable performance this season in MWC play, holding opponents to 42.1% shooting and allowing 69.7 points per game. Steven Ashworth has been a key player for the Aggies, averaging 16.3 points and 4.5 assists, while Max Shulga has been averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. However, the Aggies' offense hasn't been as consistent as the Tigers' and could be their downfall in this matchup.

The Missouri Tigers have the clear advantage when it comes to facing off against top 25 opponents, and with the experience and skill to match, the Tigers are in prime position to cash out in the opening round of the NCAA tournament against the Utah State Aggies. With the Tigers favored in the matchup, it's time for the Pine Sports community to get ready to work together and win big.