THE HOT CORNER
[MATT YOUMANS LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 37-37-2 (overall record)]
Today’s best bet: Siena (+4) over Purdue (Friday)
u25B6 The Saints, who won the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, will be a popular pick to pull an NCAA Tournament upset. Siena stunned Vanderbilt two years ago and Ohio State last year. Veteran forwards Alex Franklin and Ryan Rossiter lead a Saints team with balanced scoring and strong inside play. The fourth-seeded Boilermakers sorely miss the all-around play of injured star Robbie Hummel.