MARCH MADNESS first round - best bet of every game
LET’S GO! March Madness is finally here, and we are already witness to some historic matchups, some teams with a first-time entry or severe upset to make their way into the tournament. The rest of the month is going to be intense, but that’s why we love march. Mid-day basketball as spring peeks around the corner can make any man erect. Let’s get into the best bet (or two) of every game!
POWERHOUSE WINNERS - Some of the best teams in the country are pitted against mid-tier programs who just don’t stand a chance.
St. John’s vs Norther Iowa → St. John’s -9.5 (5/5)
Alabama vs Hofstra → Alabama -11.5 (5/5)
Virginia vs. Wright State → Virginia -18.5 (5/5)
Arizona vs. LIU → Arizona -30.5 (4/5)
Arkansas vs. Hawai’i → Arkansas -15.5 (4/5)
BYU vs. Texas → BYU -2.5 (4/5) —— Also consider Over 157.5 (3/5)
Houston vs Idaho → Houston -23.5 (4/5) —— Also consider Over 138.5 (3/5)
Vanderbilt vs McNeese → Vanderbilt -11.5 (3/5)
Kansas vs California Baptist → Kansas -14.5 (3/5)
Illinois vs UPenn → Illinois -25.5 (3/5)
CLOSER THAN YOUD THINK - Some of the best teams in the country are also wildly overrated, and there are some DOGS in lesser known conferences.
UCF vs UCLA → UCF +5.5 (4/5)
Kennesaw State vs Gonzaga → Kennesaw State +21.5 (3/5)
Michigan vs Howard → Howard +30.5 (3/5)
Texas Tech vs Akron → Akron +7.5 (3/5)
Queens vs Purdue → Queens +25.5 (3/5)
Furman vs UConn → Furman +20.5 (3/5) —— Also consider Over 136.5 (3/5)
PVAMU vs Florida → PVAMU +30.5 (3/5)
HOT UNDERDOGS - Occasionally an underdog just has that edge that gives them a clear shot at victory.
USF vs Louisville → USF Moneyline (3/5)
Texas A&M vs St Mary’s → Texas A&M Moneyline (3/5)
NAILBITERS - These ones are damn near impossible to estimate properly, but with a little thinking we come down to it.
Saint Louis vs Georgia → Georgia -2.5 (4/5)
Santa Clara vs Kentucky → Santa Clara Moneyline (3/5)
UNC vs VCU → UNC -2.5 (3/5)
BARN BURNERS - These are the games set to be offensive SHOOTOUTS. I’m talking high-scoring, late production and offensive efficiency with minimal defense.
Nebraska vs Troy → Over 137.5 (5/5) —— Consider Nebraska -12.5 (3/5)
Utah State vs Villanova → Over 146.5 (5/5) —— Consider Utah State ML (4/5)
Clemson vs Iowa → Over 128.5 (5/5) —— Consider Clemson ML (3/5)
Miami vs Missouri → Over 147.5 (5/5) —— Consider Miami ML (4/5)
Tennessee State vs Iowa State → Over 149.5 (4/5)
Miami-OH vs Tennessee → Over 148.5 (4/5) —— Consider Miami-OH +12.5 (3/5)
Duke vs Siena → Over 135.5 (3/5)
TCU vs Ohio State → Over 145.5 (3/5)
North Dakota State vs Michigan State → Over 143.5 (3/5)
LOCKDOWN GAMES - Only one on the market, but I’m expecting no offense. Just grit on the court.
High Point vs Wisconsin → Under 163.5 (3/5)
That’s it for the round of 64, a bet for every single game. I know we are ALL gassed up, and we’ll see you at the round of 32.