While the men’s NCAA Tournament may have been light on first-round upsets, the upshot is the second round is filled with matchups between top teams. All the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds playing Sunday are still alive as schools battle for a spot in the Sweet 16.
Here’s a rundown of the upcoming second-round action.
No. 8 Connecticut vs. No. 1 Florida (12:10 p.m. ET)
The Gators (-9.5 spread according to BetMGM) are a considerable favorite against the Huskies. Both of these teams excel at slowing down opposing offenses, in particular Florida, which held opponents to only 40% shooting in the regular season. Connecticut will also have to find an answer for Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr., a Naismith Trophy semifinalist who can rack up points in a hurry.
No. 9 Baylor vs. No. 1 Duke (2:40 p.m. ET)
This will be an exciting matchup for fans who also have an eye on the NBA Draft. There are several players in this game who are projected to be…
