Archive for March, 2016

The Wichita State Shockers have solid value heading into March Madness in college basketball. Flickr

Best bets dominate NCAA 1st round, looking to add to winners

March 18, 2016

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Handicapping, NCAAB:

The first round of the NCAA tournament went about the way I expected, except for that loss by Michigan State. Middle Tennessee made some ridiculous shots,… Read More ›

Dayton would be a decent long-shot bet. Flickr/Chad Cooper

Dayton, Gonzaga offer best bets in Midwest region

March 17, 2016

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Handicapping, NCAAB:

The Midwest region feels like Michigan State’s to lose. The Spartans likely should have been the No. 1 seed over Virginia, but they’ll have an… Read More ›

Wisconsin should compete well in the East. Flickr

Sleeping on Wisconsin would equal trouble in East region

March 16, 2016

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The East region is brutal. I wouldn’t be surprised if any of the top five seeds would win the NCAA title. The matchups will be… Read More ›

VCU should be a solid bet this week. Flickr

West Region: VCU, Yale offer best bets in first round

March 16, 2016

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The NCAA tournament committee handed Oklahoma plenty of favors in the West. The Sooners are matched with the winner of Oregon State and VCU, so… Read More ›

Hawaii will give California all it can handled in round one. Flickr

March Madness: Best bets for South region

March 14, 2016

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Handicapping, NCAAB:

For some, the South region is the most gruesome of the four brackets. Kansas is the overall No. 1 seed, and if Villanova had won… Read More ›

Purdue owns solid odds to win the NCAA title. Flickr

Oddsmakers show love for Big 10 in NCAA men’s tournament

March 14, 2016

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Handicapping, NCAAB:

The field of 68 is set and oddsmakers are still showing the most love for the usual suspects. Kansas, North Carolina and Michigan State have… Read More ›

Gonzaga should get some consideration as a 2018 NCAA tournament title contender. Flickr

These three underdogs can be Cinderella for your bracket

March 13, 2016

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Handicapping, NCAAB:

Underdogs are always the favorites when the brackets come out for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. It’s not always wise to put all your eggs… Read More ›

Villanova can't be trusted this time of year. AP Photo/Bradley C Bower

These three favorites won’t make it to Sweet 16 in NCAA men’s tournament

March 13, 2016

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Handicapping, NCAAB:

It’s time for NCAA March Madness. There’s less than a week to prepare your bracket for the insanity to ensue later this week, so I’m… Read More ›

Don't expect the big upsets in the first round. Flickr

Avoid going crazy for upsets in opening round of NCAA men’s tournament

March 11, 2016

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Handicapping, NCAAB:

Upsets are going to happen when the NCAA men’s basketball tournament tips off this week. This year, even more so than other seasons, is ripe… Read More ›

Billy Hamilton is elite in the stolen bases category. Flickr/Keith Allison

These sleeper picks will strengthen your fantasy baseball outfield

March 10, 2016

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Fantasy Sports, MLB:

Three outfielders are needed to complete a starting fantasy baseball team. That’s why this position requires plenty of luck and value when trying to field… Read More ›