These are listed in chronological order by day. Spreads are based on current lines at the Caesar Sports book.

Saturday’s Games:

(4) Providence (-2.5) vs. (12) Richmond (Sat 6:10)- TNT (245)

(9) Memphis (+10.0) vs. (1) Gonzaga (Sat 9:40)- TBS (247)

NIT Pick: VCU (+5.0) at Wake Forest (Sat 4:00)

Sunday’s Games:

(4) Illinois (+4.0) vs. (5) Houston (Sun 12:10)- CBS (5)

(3) Wisconsin (-3.0) vs. (11) Iowa State (Sun 6:10)- TNT (245)

NIT Pick: SMU (-3.0) vs. Washington State (Sun 3:00)

First Round Record: 6-3-1 (off to a hot start in this tournament!)