While March Madness is over on the hardcourt, it doesn't stop on the diamond.
Our college baseball best bets for Tuesday, April 8, feature three ranked teams taking a break from conference play to challenge in-state rivals.
Let's dive into my college baseball best bets and NCAA baseball picks for Tuesday's slate.
Note: While parlaying these picks isn't our official recommendation, we've put together an easy way to do so below.
College Baseball Picks for Tuesday, April 8
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
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  | 6 p.m. | |
  | 7 p.m. | |
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Auburn vs. Georgia Tech Pick
Our first pick is on the best matchup of the night, as the No. 11 Auburn Tigers face off against the No. 18 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
Auburn comes into this matchup with some momentum regained after winning its series over Alabama last weekend to bounce back from a sweep at the hands of Georgia.
The Tigers hit well against a talented Crimson Tide staff, outscoring them 23-10. However, they'll need all the thunder they can get if they want to keep up with the red-hot Yellow Jackets.
Georgia Tech has slugged its way into the national spotlight after a dominant sweep of Stanford this past weekend. Over the course of the series, Tech outscored Stanford 36-11.
That performance was just the latest in what has been an incredible season. The Yellow Jackets rank second in team batting average, fourth in OPS and 13th in wRC+.
Tonight, they'll face Auburn starter Christian Chatterson, who holds a 6.67 ERA through seven outings this season.
However, the Tigers can't be counted out. Their lineup is also daunting and doesn't sit far behind the Yellow Jackets in the aforementioned statistical categories.
Also, the Auburn lineup may have a better matchup with Georgia Tech opener Sam Swygert. Swygert isn't overpowering and holds a 4.70 ERA in 10 appearances this season.
Ultimately, these lineups should trade haymakers and light up the scoreboard while going over the total.
Pick: Over 14 (-120)
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Kentucky vs. Louisville Pick
Our first best bet involves a rivalry in the Bluegrass State, as the Kentucky Wildcats take on the Louisville Cardinals.
The jury is still out on the Wildcats. This team has experienced success in the past and looked great against a weaker nonconference schedule but enters at just 5-7 in SEC play.
Not only are the Cats under .500 in conference play, but they've been much worse than the box scores show. Over their last seven games, Kentucky is hitting just .254 as a team and ranks 246th in wOBA.
They've also dropped off on the mound, with their team ERA sitting at 6.67 over the last week. To make matters worse, there isn't much positive regression in sight with their team xFIP at 6.04.
The Cardinals, meanwhile, are trending in the opposite direction.
They come in ranked 14th in the country as winners of five straight and have been tearing the cover off the ball during their winning streak.
Over their last seven games, Louisville is hitting .336 as a team and has a club OPS of 1.028. This hot streak has made it a top-10 lineup in terms of batting average and top-25 in OPS.
It's clear which side you need to be on for this matchup. Back the Cardinals to take command of the Bluegrass State.
Pick: Louisville ML -120
