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Tennessee's John Fulkerson (10) shoots as he is defended by Kentucky's PJ Washington, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball championship game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Sunday, March 11, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kansas' Lagerald Vick (2) puts up a shot under pressure from West Virginia's Sagaba Konate (50) during the second half of the NCAA college basketball championship game in the Big 12 men's tournament Saturday, March 10, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas won 81-70. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas' Lagerald Vick (2) puts up a shot under pressure from West Virginia's Sagaba Konate (50) during the second half of the NCAA college basketball championship game in the Big 12 men's tournament Saturday, March 10, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas won 81-70. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas' Lagerald Vick falls to the floor after his shot was blocked by Sagaba Konate (50) during the second half of the NCAA college basketball championship game in the Big 12 men's tournament Saturday, March 10, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas won 81-70. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Arizona's Allonzo Trier, left, defends on a shot from Southern California's Jonah Mathews during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Pac-12 men's tournament final Saturday, March 10, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Arizona's Dusan Ristic, left, looks to pass the ball as Southern California's Chimezie Metu defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Pac-12 men's tournament final Saturday, March 10, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Arizona's Rawle Alkins dunks over Southern California's Elijah Stewart during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Pac-12 men's tournament championship Saturday, March 10, 2018, in Las Vegas. Arizona won 75-61. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Rhode Island guard E.C. Matthews (0) shoots in front of Davidson forward Oskar Michelsen (15) and guard KiShawn Pritchett (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball championship game in the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament, Sunday, March 11, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) is defended by Kentucky's Wenyen Gabriel (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball championship game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Sunday, March 11, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kentucky's Wenyen Gabriel, second from left, grabs a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball championship game against Tennessee at the Southeastern Conference tournament Sunday, March 11, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cincinnati forward Gary Clark (11) passes the ball as Houston forward Devin Davis (15) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball championship game at the American Athletic Conference tournament Sunday, March 11, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. Cincinnati won 56-55. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Cincinnati forward Tre Scott (13) deflects a pass from Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) to guard Armoni Brooks (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball championship game at the American Athletic Conference tournament Sunday, March 11, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. Cincinnati won 56-55. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Kentucky's PJ Washington (25) blocks a shot by Tennessee's Lamonte Turner (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball championship game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Sunday, March 11, 2018, in St. Louis. Kentucky won 77-72. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Tennessee's John Fulkerson (10) shoots as he is defended by Kentucky's PJ Washington, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball championship game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Sunday, March 11, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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The Review-Journal’s Adam Hill and Todd Dewey compete with handicappers Kelly Stewart, Doug Fitz and Bruce Marshall in a contest covering NCAA Tournament games Thursday and Friday. Each contestant selects 12 games against the spread, sides or totals, choosing from the 32 games on the betting board. Eleven of the picks are worth one point, and a best bet counts for two points. Any push is worth a half-point. The national champion pick is the tiebreaker.

Todd Dewey

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Total points: 0

Record: 0

Best Bet: Providence +3.5

Alabama +2

Penn +14

Seton Hall -2.5

Loyola-Chicago +1.5

St. Bonaventure +5.5

Kansas State +1.5

Butler -1.5

Georgia State +14

Missouri +1.5

New Mexico State +5

College of Charleston +9.5

Champion: Duke

Doug Fitz

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Total Points: 0

Record: 0

Best Bet: South Dakota State +8

Rhode Island -2

Houston -4

Loyola-Chicago +1.5

UNC-Greensboro +12.5

Butler -1.5

Cal State Fullerton +20.5

Bucknell +14.5

Texas +1

Georgia State +13.5

Marshall +12

College of Charleston +9.5

Champion: Arizona

Adam Hill

Review-Journal

Total Points: 0

Record: 0-0

Best Bet: Creighton -1

Rhode Island -2

Kansas -13.5

Seton Hall -2.5

San Diego State +4

Stephen F. Austin +11.5

Davidson +5.5

South Dakota State +8

UNR Pick

West Virginia -10

New Mexico State +5

College of Charleston +9.5

Champion: Michigan State

Bruce Marshall

Goldsheet.com

Total Points: 0

Record: 0

Best Bet: College of Charleston +9.5

Virginia Tech -2

Iona-Duke Over 156.5

Seton Hall -2.5

San Diego State +4

Stephen F. Austin-Texas Tech Under 138

Davidson +5.5

Buffalo +9

Providence +3.5

Texas-UNR Over 143.5

Georgia State-Cincinnati Under 130

Marshall +12

Champion: Gonzaga

Kelly Stewart

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Total Points: 0

Record: 0

Best Bet: Penn +14

Alabama +2

Oklahoma +2

N.C. State +2.5

Loyola-Chicago +1.5

Stephen F. Austin +11.5

Davidson +5.5

Buffalo +9

Bucknell +14.5

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Florida State -1

Murray State +10

Champion: Villanova

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