2017 NCAA Tournament bracket: Expert picks for Friday's first-round games

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The second day of the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament is Friday and there are plenty of good games on tap.

Hereâs a prediction and some analysis on each one of the games.

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Michigan (-2.5) vs. Oklahoma State

12:15 p.m. (CBS)

Straight-up pick: Michigan
ATS pick: Michigan

The Wolverines are among the nationâs hottest teams. Letâs ride them till they let us down.

Baylor (-12.5) vs. New Mexico State

12:40 p.m. (truTV)

Straight-up pick: Baylor
ATS pick: New Mexico State

I canât see Baylor losing this game. But I can definitely see New Mexico State keeping it interesting and staying within 12 points.

Arkansas (-1) vs. Seton Hall

1:30 p.m. (TNT)

Straight-up pick: Seton Hall
ATS pick: Seton Hall

The Pirates were on a five-game winning streak before they lost 55-53 to Villanova in the Big East Tournament semifinals. So they have been playing well and should advance in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2004.

Oregon (-15) vs. Iona

2 p.m. (TBS)

Straight-up pick: Oregon
ATS pick: Oregon

The loss of Chris Boucher might cost the Ducks deeper in this bracket. But it wonât keep them from rolling Iona.

Louisville (-19.5) vs. Jacksonville State

2:45 p.m. (CBS)

Straight-up pick: Louisville
ATS pick: Jacksonville State

Yes, Louisville can beat Jacksonville State by 20. But Iâll take the points and just hope Rick Pitino takes it easy.

SMU (-6) vs. USC

3:10 p.m. (truTV)

Straight-up pick: SMU
ATS pick: SMU

The Trojans beat the Mustangs back in November. But SMU should even the season series while advancing to the Round of 32 for the first time since 1988.

North Carolina (-27) vs. Texas Southern

4 p.m. (TNT)

Straight-up pick: UNC
ATS pick: UNC

Louisville and Cincinnati both beat Texas Southern by 30-plus points this season. Thereâs no reason North Carolina canât follow their leads.

Creighton (-1) vs. Rhode Island

4:30 p.m. (TBS)

Straight-up pick: Rhode Island
ATS pick: Rhode Island

I have the Rams going to the Sweet 16. And they canât do that without first beating Greg McDermottâs Bluejays -- who just arenât the same without Mo Watson.

Kansas (-23.5) vs. UC Davis

6:50 p.m. (TNT)

Straight-up pick: Kansas
ATS pick: Kansas

Congrats to UC Davis on getting its first NCAA Tournament win in history via that victory vs. NC Central. Now itâs time to go home, though,

Wichita State (-6) vs. Dayton

7:10 p.m. (CBS)

Straight-up pick: Wichita State
ATS pick: Dayton

The selection committee under-seeded Wichita State and screwed Dayton in the process. I see Wichita State winning a close game that Dayton covers.

Duke (-20) vs. Troy

7:20 p.m. (TBS)

Straight-up pick: Duke
ATS pick: Duke

UT Arlington beat Troy by 15 a few weeks ago. A Duke team thatâs playing well right now should be able to get the Trojans by more than 20 in this 2-15 matchup.

Cincinnati (-3.5) vs. Kansas State

7:27 p.m. (truTV)

Straight-up pick: Cincinnati
ATS pick: Cincinnati

A First Four team has advanced to the Round of 32 each year the First Four has existed. Iâm betting Kansas State isnât the school that extends that streak this season.

Miami (-2) vs. Michigan State

9:20 p.m. (TNT)

Straight-up pick: Miami
ATS pick: Miami

Itâs amazing that Tom Izzo got the Spartans to the NCAA Tournament given their less-than-ideal combination of injuries and inexperience. But I just donât see Michigan State winning a game.

Kentucky (-20) vs. Northern Kentucky

9:40 p.m. (CBS)

Straight-up pick: Kentucky
ATS pick: Kentucky

The Wildcats tend to physically overwhelm teams like Northern Kentucky. So Iâm much more comfortable laying 20 points than taking 20 points in this game.

South Carolina (-1.5) vs. Marquette

9:57 p.m. (truTV)

Straight-up pick: Marquette
ATS pick: Marquette

South Carolina is 3-6 in its past nine games with two losses to Alabama and one to Ole Miss. Simply put, I believe the wrong team is favored in this game.