Tag: March Madness betting

Maurice Calloo from the Oregon State Beavers hit a last-second shot against the Houston Cougars that determined the betting outcome of the first March Madness Elite 8 game. (Image: Darron Cummings/AP)

Elite 8 Bad Beat: Oregon State Backdoor Beavers Sink Houston Bettors

When you wager on March Madness, there’s no such thing as a meaningless basket. The Houston Cougars defeated the Oregon State Beavers 67-61 in the Elite 8 to advance to the Final Four, but bettors were saved or crushed by an uncontested 3-pointer from the Beavers. With 11 seconds remaining, […]

Wichita State guard Dexter Dennis lighting up SMU during a comeback victory in Dallas, TX. (Image: Travis Heying/Wichita Eagle)

Mid-Major Bubble Watch: Wichita State Shockers (22-7)

The Wichita State Shockers (22-7) are one of the several bubble teams from the American Conference (AAC) that hope they secured enough big wins to impress the March Madness selection committee. The Houston Cougars (22-7) were a Top 25 team this season, yet Tulsa surprised everyone by competing with the […]