We’re often surprised when we see big-name sports stars in the casino. But you’ll find a growing number of boxers, footballers and basketball players who feel just as comfortable at the blackjack, roulette or poker table as they do in the ring, on the pitch or on the court. It Continue Reading
The most Consequential Games Of The 2018-19 Conference Season
Flipping the calendar over to the New Year always brings an exciting time in NCAA basketball. While there are some outliers here and there of conference games occurring before January, the first month of the year widely marks the beginning of the conference season, which tends to mean some of Continue Reading
Introduction to March Madness Wagering
While the Super Bowl is the biggest single-day sports betting event, the NCAA basketball tournament actually takes in a higher volume of wagers. Sports fans and bettors embrace the excitement of March Madness each spring. There are many aspects to consider before wagering on college basketballs showcase event. When the Continue Reading
Biggest Upsets in NCAA Tournament History
Upsets. They are the single most influential factor in why the NCAA tournament is one of the most-watched sporting events in the world each and every year. David beats Goliath. Underdog gets the victory. There have plenty of upsets in the NCAA tourney through the years, too many to recount, Continue Reading
The Inexact Science of Predicting this Year’s NCAA Tournament Champion
So, you’re looking for the perfect NCAA tournament bracket. The perfect bracket is such a rarity that contests offering millions of dollars have sprouted up over the years enticing entries and further building up the excitement surrounding March Madness. Picking the bracket, perfect or maybe almost perfect, is nothing but Continue Reading
The Case for Conference Champions
Jacksonville State, Iona, and South Dakota State are not household names when it comes to college basketball, but they are part of the reason why the NCAA tournament is one of sports’ greatest events. All three teams won their season-ending conference tournament and earned an automatic berth in what has Continue Reading
The Top Candidates at NC State, Missouri, and LSU
There are several Division I college basketball head coaching jobs open but none will be more scrutinized than those at N.C. State, Missouri, and LSU. All three schools have winning traditions behind them. The Wolfpack, of course, won a national championship in 1983 under legendary head coach Jim Valvano and Continue Reading
Taking a closer look at the West Region
The West region has a lot intrigue, from great coaching to great teams with history. Duke is the top seed, but it was not given any favors by being shipped out west, and some can argue Duke is not deserving of a top seed because of its lack of quality Continue Reading
Princeton takes Ivy with a buzzer-beater few will forget, for better or worse
Two weeks ago Saturday, Harvard watched as navy-and-white-clad fans rushed the floor at John J. Lee Auditorium in New Haven, Connecticut. Two weeks later, it watched as an orange tide swept over that same floor, their Ivy League auto-bid hopes dashed at the final tick of the clock. Two plays Continue Reading
East Regional preview: Top four seeds are all dangerous
The Favorite Ohio State is the No. 1 overall seed in the Tournament and, by almost every projection, the team most likely to cut down the nets in Houston. The Buckeyes combine deadly three-point shooting with Jared Sullinger’s inside presence and a fascinating ability to force turnovers without committing fouls. Continue Reading