The Kansas Jayhawks erased a 15-point halftime deficit, then held on in the final moments to beat the North Carolina Tar Heels 72-69 and claim their first national championship since 2008. Kansas came into the national championship as a 4-point favorite and a -190 pick on the moneyline at DraftKings […]
Tag: 2022 NCAA Tournament
Kansas Sees Chance to Make Up for Lost Opportunity vs. North Carolina in March Madness Final
Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks stood atop the college basketball world when the COVID-19 pandemic stopped the season in its tracks in March 2020. Two years later, they finally have the chance to play for a national title as they take on North Carolina in the NCAA Men’s Basketball […]
Duke, Coach K Head into Final Four as Favorites to Win NCAA Tournament
The Duke Blue Devils came into the NCAA Tournament knowing that this would be the last time Mike Krzyzewski coached the team before retiring at the end of the season. They now have the chance to make it a tournament he’ll never forget as they advance into the Final Four […]
Elite Eight Odds: Can Saint Peter’s Continue Its Unprecedented Cinderella Run?
Nobody gave Saint Peter’s a chance of reaching the Elite Eight. Few even gave the Peacocks a chance to win their first game. But the New Jersey school will now be playing alongside seven other schools for a shot at the Final Four. Saint Peter’s will take on North Carolina […]
March Madness Odds: First Night of Sweet 16 Could Mark Last Game of Coach K’s Career
The NCAA Tournament returns to action on Thursday night as the East and South regions play their Sweet 16 games to tip off the second weekend of March Madness action. From the tournament favorite to one of college basketball’s greatest coaches ever, there are plenty of highlights on the Thursday […]
NCAA Tournament: Gonzaga Stands as Clear Championship Favorite Heading into Sweet 16
The Gonzaga Bulldogs overcame a sluggish start against Georgia State, then battled for 40 minutes to get past Memphis. But sportsbooks don’t seem to be worried about those early struggles, as Gonzaga still ranks as the favorite to win the NCAA Tournament over the next two weeks of play. FanDuel […]
March Madness Odds: Cinderellas Collide with Heavyweights in Saturday Second Round Action
While the first round of the NCAA Tournament inevitably produces both unexpected upsets and predictable blowouts, things tend to tighten up a bit in the second round. Just by winning a game, even the least known teams have already proven they belong in March Madness. That means there’s plenty of […]
NCAA Tournament Friday Odds: Can Day 2 Bring the Madness to March?
The NCAA Tournament didn’t produce a whole lot of March Madness on Thursday, at least as of the early evening. Outside of Richmond knocking off Iowa, there were few upsets and little drama in the final seconds. (Update: This paragraph pretty much guaranteed the Saint Peter’s upset of Kentucky, right?) […]
March Madness Starts Thursday with Endless Potential for Upsets and Buzzer Beaters
With all due respect to the First Four matchups, the NCAA Tournament truly starts on Thursday when 32 teams will compete in 16 games to complete half of the first round of regional matchups. It marks the beginning of one of the busiest sports betting weekends of the year, with […]
First Four: Former Big East Rivals Rutgers, Notre Dame Meet in NCAA Tournament Opener
A decade ago, Notre Dame and Rutgers were regular basketball opponents in the Big East. Now, the two programs will meet for the first time since 2013 as they face off in the First Four of the 2022 NCAA Tournament. The winner will slot into the West Region as the […]
First Four: Indiana, Wyoming Face Off in NCAA Tournament Play-In Game
The Indiana Hoosiers boast one of the most impressive NCAA Tournament pedigrees in the history of college basketball, but have fallen on tough times as of late. The Wyoming Cowboys have only made it to March Madness three times in the past 20 years. That puts the two programs on […]
Gonzaga Returns as March Madness Betting Favorite in 2022 After Championship Game Loss
The Gonzaga Bulldogs suffered a heartbreaking end to their season, losing to Baylor in the national championship game to end their quest for a perfect season. But oddsmakers still see the Zags as the team to beat when it comes to picking the winner of the 2022 NCAA Tournament. BetMGM […]